Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Wing Attack Fly 18.0 DPS
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Overheat 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Moltres takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 639
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,980 CP
Shadow Moltres moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Fly Best STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Heat Wave STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Sky Attack STAB Elite | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Moltres runs Wing Attack with Fly — 18.0 DPS and 391 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Fire slot with Fire Spin and Overheat.
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. In Master League it runs Wing Attack and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Sky Attack is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Moltres places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #8 | A | 18.0 | 391 | Wing Attack Fly |
| Fire | #10 | A | 17.9 | 390 | Fire Spin Overheat |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #11 | S | 75.00% | Wing Attack Overheat | 0/11/10 |
| Ultra League | #10 | S | 75.00% | Wing Attack Overheat | 0/15/14 |
| Master League | #17 | B | 67.86% | Wing Attack Overheat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Moltres
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Moltres knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 88 | 2,995 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 88 | 3,242 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,943 | 2,029 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,418 | 2,524 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,943 | 2,029 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,469 | 1,534 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,943 | 2,029 |
Is Shadow Moltres good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Moltres is a Tier A Flying-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (251), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 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 Sunny 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 | 49 |
| Lv 2 | 153 |
| Lv 3 | 258 |
| Lv 4 | 362 |
| Lv 5 | 467 |
| Lv 6 | 572 |
| Lv 7 | 676 |
| Lv 8 | 781 |
| Lv 9 | 885 |
| Lv 10 | 990 |
| Lv 11 | 1,089 |
| Lv 12 | 1,188 |
| Lv 13 | 1,287 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,386 |
| Lv 15 | 1,485 |
| Lv 16 | 1,584 |
| Lv 17 | 1,683 |
| Lv 18 | 1,782 |
| Lv 19 | 1,881 |
| Lv 20 | 1,980 |
| Lv 21 | 2,079 |
| Lv 22 | 2,178 |
| Lv 23 | 2,277 |
| Lv 24 | 2,376 |
| Lv 25 | 2,475 |
| Lv 26 | 2,574 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,673 |
| Lv 28 | 2,772 |
| Lv 29 | 2,871 |
| Lv 30 | 2,970 |
| Lv 31 | 3,020 |
| Lv 32 | 3,069 |
| Lv 33 | 3,119 |
| Lv 34 | 3,168 |
| Lv 35 | 3,218 |
| Lv 36 | 3,267 |
| Lv 37 | 3,317 |
| Lv 38 | 3,366 |
| Lv 39 | 3,416 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,465 |
| Lv 41 | 3,509 |
| Lv 42 | 3,553 |
| Lv 43 | 3,598 |
| Lv 44 | 3,643 |
| Lv 45 | 3,688 |
| Lv 46 | 3,733 |
| Lv 47 | 3,779 |
| Lv 48 | 3,825 |
| Lv 49 | 3,871 |
| Lv 50 | 3,917 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0146
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0146_POKEMON_MOLTRES_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Moltres in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Fly (charged), worth 18.0 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Moltres's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Moltres's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres reaches 3,917 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,465 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Moltres good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres is ranked #11 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% win rate. Shadow Moltres is ranked #10 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 75.00% win rate. Shadow Moltres is ranked #17 (Tier B) in Master League with a 67.86% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/15/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Moltres bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Moltres?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Moltres shows 1,980 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,475 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 Moltres in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Moltres be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Moltres 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.