Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Wing Attack Fly 29.1 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 — 29.1 DPS and 633 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.
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 | #4 | S | 29.1 | 633 | Wing Attack Fly |
| Fire | #8 | A | 28.6 | 621 | 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
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 729 | 833 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,213 | 1,336 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,876 | 2,029 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,334 | 2,524 |
Is Shadow Moltres good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Moltres is a Tier S Flying-type raid attacker, ranked #4 at 29.1 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. It also holds #10 in Ultra League.
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 with Fly, worth 29.1 DPS as a Flying-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
In Ultra League the set changes to Wing Attack with Overheat.
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 Moltres's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel. Bug, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Moltres's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres reaches 3,917 CP at level 50 and 3,465 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Moltres: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Moltres good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres ranks #11 in Great League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate), #10 in Ultra League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate) and #17 in Master League (Tier B, 67.86% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/15/14: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Moltres?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Moltres shows 781 CP (level 8), or 1,287 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,980 CP, or 2,475 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Moltres better than regular Moltres?
In raids, yes: Shadow Moltres deals 29.1 DPS (#4 Flying) against 24 DPS (#18 Flying) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Moltres.
How do you get Shadow Moltres in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Moltres 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 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy and turns it into a regular Moltres with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.