Shadow Kingdra
Water/Dragon-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 569.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Waterfall Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on Waterfall. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Kingdra takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 569
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,509 CP
Shadow Kingdra moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Waterfall Best STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Water Gun STAB Elite | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Waterfall | Water | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Kingdra
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Kingdra knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,283 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,472 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,473 | 1,547 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,832 | 1,924 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,473 | 1,547 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,113 | 1,170 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,473 | 1,547 |
Is Shadow Kingdra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Kingdra has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (194 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 196 |
| Lv 4 | 276 |
| Lv 5 | 356 |
| Lv 6 | 436 |
| Lv 7 | 515 |
| Lv 8 | 595 |
| Lv 9 | 675 |
| Lv 10 | 755 |
| Lv 11 | 830 |
| Lv 12 | 906 |
| Lv 13 | 981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,056 |
| Lv 15 | 1,132 |
| Lv 16 | 1,207 |
| Lv 17 | 1,283 |
| Lv 18 | 1,358 |
| Lv 19 | 1,434 |
| Lv 20 | 1,509 |
| Lv 21 | 1,585 |
| Lv 22 | 1,660 |
| Lv 23 | 1,736 |
| Lv 24 | 1,811 |
| Lv 25 | 1,887 |
| Lv 26 | 1,962 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,038 |
| Lv 28 | 2,113 |
| Lv 29 | 2,189 |
| Lv 30 | 2,264 |
| Lv 31 | 2,302 |
| Lv 32 | 2,340 |
| Lv 33 | 2,377 |
| Lv 34 | 2,415 |
| Lv 35 | 2,453 |
| Lv 36 | 2,491 |
| Lv 37 | 2,528 |
| Lv 38 | 2,566 |
| Lv 39 | 2,604 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,641 |
| Lv 41 | 2,675 |
| Lv 42 | 2,709 |
| Lv 43 | 2,743 |
| Lv 44 | 2,777 |
| Lv 45 | 2,811 |
| Lv 46 | 2,846 |
| Lv 47 | 2,881 |
| Lv 48 | 2,916 |
| Lv 49 | 2,951 |
| Lv 50 | 2,986 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0230
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 152.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0230_POKEMON_KINGDRA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Kingdra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingdra's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Kingdra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingdra takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It resists Fire, Water, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Kingdra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingdra reaches 2,986 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,641 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Kingdra?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Kingdra shows 1,509 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,887 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Kingdra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingdra spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Kingdra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Kingdra depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.