Shadow Lairon Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,324, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Lairon good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,324 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Lairon in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Lairon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon is a Steel/Rock-type Pokemon weak to Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Fighting, Ground-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Shadow Lairon, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Lairon resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Lairon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon's maximum CP is 2,324 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,056 at level 40. Its base stats are 158 Attack, 198 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 511. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Lairon?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Lairon has 1174 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1468 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,324 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Lairon showing 1174 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Lairon in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Lairon from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Lairon as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Lairon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Lairon availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Iron Tail Heavy Slam

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Heavy Slam costs 50 energy for 70 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Lairon takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting2.56× Ground2.56× Water1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Flying0.39× Normal0.39× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Ice0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 158

Defense 198

Stamina 155

Stat total: 511
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,174 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Lairon is a Steel/Rock-type Pokémon — Pokédex #305, a Generation 3 Pokémon and originally from the Hoenn region. It reaches a maximum of 2,324 CP at level 50 and walks as a 1.0km buddy.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Lairon is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Lairon moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Iron Tail Best STAB	Steel	14	6	1.0s	14	6
Metal Claw STAB	Steel	6	5	0.5s	12	10
Metal Sound STAB	Steel	4	6	0.5s	8	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Body Slam	Normal	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Heavy Slam Best STAB	Steel	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Rock Slide STAB	Rock	75	50	2.5s	30	1.50
Rock Tomb STAB	Rock	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Iron Tail	Steel	10	7	2	5.00	3.50
Metal Claw	Steel	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Metal Sound	Steel	5	8	1	5.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Body Slam	Normal	55	35	1.57	—
Heavy Slam	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	45	1.67	—
Rock Tomb	Rock	75	50	1.50	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Metal Sound builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Aron 25 Candy

Lairon 100 Candy

Aggron

Mega Evolution

Aggron

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Aggron

Family

Aron

Lairon

Aggron

Mega Aggron Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Aron Shadow Lairon Shadow Aggron

How to get Shadow Lairon

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Lairon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	50	1,777
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	50	1,923
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,138	1,204
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,416	1,498
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,138	1,204
Research Encounter	Lv 15	860	910
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,138	1,204

Is Shadow Lairon good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Lairon 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 (198 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	29
Lv 2	91
Lv 3	153
Lv 4	215
Lv 5	277
Lv 6	339
Lv 7	401
Lv 8	463
Lv 9	525
Lv 10	587
Lv 11	646
Lv 12	705
Lv 13	763

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	822
Lv 15	881
Lv 16	939
Lv 17	998
Lv 18	1,057
Lv 19	1,116
Lv 20	1,174
Lv 21	1,233
Lv 22	1,292
Lv 23	1,351
Lv 24	1,409
Lv 25	1,468
Lv 26	1,527

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,586
Lv 28	1,644
Lv 29	1,703
Lv 30	1,762
Lv 31	1,791
Lv 32	1,821
Lv 33	1,850
Lv 34	1,879
Lv 35	1,909
Lv 36	1,938
Lv 37	1,968
Lv 38	1,997
Lv 39	2,026

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,056
Lv 41	2,082
Lv 42	2,108
Lv 43	2,134
Lv 44	2,161
Lv 45	2,188
Lv 46	2,215
Lv 47	2,242
Lv 48	2,269
Lv 49	2,296
Lv 50	2,324

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0305
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.89 m
Weight: 120.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0305_POKEMON_LAIRON_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Lairon in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Heavy Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Lairon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting, Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Lairon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon reaches 2,324 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,056 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 Lairon?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Lairon shows 1,174 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,468 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 Lairon in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Lairon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Lairon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Lairon 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.

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