Shadow Hydreigon
Dark/Dragon-type, Generation 5. Ranked #5 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bite Brutal Swing 27.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Hydreigon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 655
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,071 CP
Shadow Hydreigon moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Fly | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Brutal Swing Best STAB Elite | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Hydreigon runs Bite with Brutal Swing — 27.1 DPS and 599 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse.
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Hydreigon places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #5 | A | 27.1 | 599 | Bite Brutal Swing |
| Dragon | #29 | C | 24.9 | 551 | Dragon Breath Dragon Pulse |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Hydreigon
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 765 | 872 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,272 | 1,398 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,966 | 2,123 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,446 | 2,641 |
Is Shadow Hydreigon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Hydreigon is a Tier A Dark-type raid attacker, ranked #5 at 27.1 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 51 |
| Lv 2 | 160 |
| Lv 3 | 270 |
| Lv 4 | 379 |
| Lv 5 | 489 |
| Lv 6 | 598 |
| Lv 7 | 707 |
| Lv 8 | 817 |
| Lv 9 | 926 |
| Lv 10 | 1,036 |
| Lv 11 | 1,139 |
| Lv 12 | 1,243 |
| Lv 13 | 1,346 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,450 |
| Lv 15 | 1,553 |
| Lv 16 | 1,657 |
| Lv 17 | 1,760 |
| Lv 18 | 1,864 |
| Lv 19 | 1,968 |
| Lv 20 | 2,071 |
| Lv 21 | 2,175 |
| Lv 22 | 2,278 |
| Lv 23 | 2,382 |
| Lv 24 | 2,486 |
| Lv 25 | 2,589 |
| Lv 26 | 2,693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,796 |
| Lv 28 | 2,900 |
| Lv 29 | 3,004 |
| Lv 30 | 3,107 |
| Lv 31 | 3,159 |
| Lv 32 | 3,211 |
| Lv 33 | 3,263 |
| Lv 34 | 3,314 |
| Lv 35 | 3,366 |
| Lv 36 | 3,418 |
| Lv 37 | 3,470 |
| Lv 38 | 3,521 |
| Lv 39 | 3,573 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,625 |
| Lv 41 | 3,671 |
| Lv 42 | 3,717 |
| Lv 43 | 3,764 |
| Lv 44 | 3,811 |
| Lv 45 | 3,858 |
| Lv 46 | 3,905 |
| Lv 47 | 3,953 |
| Lv 48 | 4,001 |
| Lv 49 | 4,050 |
| Lv 50 | 4,098 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0635
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 160.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0635_POKEMON_HYDREIGON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Hydreigon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hydreigon's best moveset is Bite with Brutal Swing, worth 27.1 DPS as a Dark-type raid attacker. Brutal Swing is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Hydreigon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hydreigon takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice. Fairy is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Hydreigon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hydreigon reaches 4,098 CP at level 50 and 3,625 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Hydreigon: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Hydreigon?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Hydreigon shows 817 CP (level 8), or 1,346 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,071 CP, or 2,589 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Hydreigon better than regular Hydreigon?
In raids, yes: Shadow Hydreigon deals 27.1 DPS (#5 Dark) against 23.2 DPS (#15 Dark) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Hydreigon.
How do you get Shadow Hydreigon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hydreigon is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Hydreigon with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.