How do you get Shadow Palkia in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Palkia can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Palkia from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Palkia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.

#0484 Legendary Shadow

Shadow Palkia

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

Shadow Palkia's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

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

Shadow Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokemon weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Palkia, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Palkia resists Fire, Water, Steel-type moves.

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

Shadow Palkia's maximum CP is 4,512 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,991 at level 40. Its base stats are 280 Attack, 215 Defense, and 189 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 684. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

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

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Palkia has 2280 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2850 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,512 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Palkia showing 2280 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Can Shadow Palkia be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Palkia 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, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.

Water Dragon

Max CP 4,512 Dragon Tail + Hydro Pump Rainy Windy

Dialga | Heatran

Shadow Palkia is a Legendary Water/Dragon-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#484, Generation 4). With a max CP of 4,512 and base stats of 280/215/189 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Palkia has a total stat product of 684. Shadow Palkia's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump, making it a competitive Water-type attacker for raids.

Shadow Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It resists Fire, Water, Steel-type attacks. Shadow Palkia is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.

Stats

Max CP

4,512

Lv.40: 3,991 Lv.50: 4,512

Attack 280

Defense 215

Stamina 189

Total 684

Buddy 20.0 km Gen 4 · Sinnoh 2nd Move: 100,000 Dust · 100 Candy

Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Rankings

Raid Attacker

Water Attacker

19.2

DPS

382

TDO

Dragon Tail

Hydro Pump

Dragon Attacker

20.1

DPS

400

TDO

Dragon Tail

Draco Meteor

Fire Attacker

#13

17.6

DPS

349

TDO

Dragon Tail

Fire Blast

Moves

Fast Moves

Dragon Breath STAB

DPS

6.0 PWR 4 EN 0.5s DUR 8 EPS Windy

Dragon Tail STAB

DPS

14.0 PWR 8 EN 1.0s DUR 8 EPS Windy

Charged Moves

Aqua Tail STAB

DPS

50.0 PWR 33 EN 2.0s DUR

Draco Meteor STAB Buff

42.9

DPS

150.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR

Fire Blast

DPS

140.0 PWR 100 EN 4.0s DUR

Hydro Pump STAB

38.6

DPS

135.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

For raids and gym battles, Shadow Palkia's best offensive moveset is Dragon Tail combined with Hydro Pump, achieving 19.2 DPS and 382 TDO as a Water-type attacker (ranked #3, Tier S). Alternatively, Shadow Palkia can serve as a Dragon-type attacker with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor (#6, Tier A).

Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Dragon Breath generates energy the fastest (8 EPS).

Forms & Variants

Palkia

Palkia (Origin) Origin

Shadow Palkia Shadow

Raid Guide

Shadow Palkia as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Shadow Palkia is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Palkia returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Palkia from raids would have 2280 CP at level 20, or 2850 CP at level 25 with weather boost.

How to Get Shadow Palkia

Shadow Palkia can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.

A Shadow version of Shadow Palkia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Palkia knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Palkia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.

Shadow Palkia Catch CP

These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Palkia in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).

Wild Catch

Level 1–30

103 – 3,449 CP

Wild (Weather Boost)

Level 1–35

103 – 3,734 CP

Raid Catch

Level 20

2,244 – 2,337 CP

Raid (Weather Boost)

Level 25

2,792 – 2,907 CP

Egg Hatch

Level 20

2,244 – 2,337 CP

Research Encounter

Level 15

1,697 – 1,767 CP

GO Battle League

Level 20

2,244 – 2,337 CP

A 100% IV Shadow Palkia from raids or eggs will show 2,280 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!

Trainer Tips

Shadow Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 684. With its high Attack stat (280), Shadow Palkia is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.

Watch out for Dragon, Fairy-type moves when using Shadow Palkia. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Palkia's performance.

Shadow Palkia's moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.

Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Palkia much better coverage in PvP battles.

Should I Invest in Shadow Palkia?

Power-Up Costs

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)

135,000 Stardust

15 Candy

Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)

0 Stardust

0 XL Candy

Total (20 → 50)

135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Highly Recommended
Shadow Palkia is a top-tier Water-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,512 at level 50 and base stats of 280/215/189 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Water-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Palkia's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) and Hydro Pump (charged), providing 19.2 DPS as a Water-type attacker. This combination maximizes damage output thanks to STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), strong energy generation from the fast move, and high DPE (damage per energy) on the charged move.

What are Shadow Palkia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves. On the other hand, Shadow Palkia resists Fire, Water, Steel-type attacks, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Shadow Palkia effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.

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

Shadow Palkia's maximum CP is 4,512 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,991 at level 40. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Shadow Palkia's CP is calculated from its base stats: 280 Attack, 215 Defense, and 189 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. A 100% IV Shadow Palkia caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 2,280 CP, or 2,850 CP with weather boost (level 25).

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Palkia?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Palkia has the following CP at key levels: 1,710 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 2,280 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,850 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 4,512 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a perfect IV Shadow Palkia, it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Shadow Palkia ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.

How to get Shadow Palkia in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Palkia can be found in the wild, though it may be rare depending on your biome and current events.

Can Shadow Palkia be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Palkia's availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Shadow Palkia availability and boosted shiny rates during special events.

Max CP per Level

L1 56 CP

L5 538 CP

L10 1,140 CP

L15 1,710 CP

L20 2,280 CP

L25 2,850 CP

L30 3,421 CP

L35 3,706 CP

L40 3,991 CP

L50 4,512 CP

L1 56

L2 176

L3 297

L4 417

L5 538

L6 658

L7 779

L8 899

L9 1,020

L10 1,140

L11 1,254

L12 1,368

L13 1,482

L14 1,596

L15 1,710

L16 1,824

L17 1,938

L18 2,052

L19 2,166

L20 2,280

L21 2,394

L22 2,508

L23 2,622

L24 2,736

L25 2,850

L26 2,964

L27 3,078

L28 3,192

L29 3,307

L30 3,421

L31 3,478

L32 3,535

L33 3,592

L34 3,649

L35 3,706

L36 3,763

L37 3,820

L38 3,877

L39 3,934

L40 3,991

L41 4,041

L42 4,092

L43 4,143

L44 4,195

L45 4,247

L46 4,299

L47 4,352

L48 4,405

L49 4,458

L50 4,512

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #484

Generation Gen 4

Region Sinnoh

Height 4.20 m

Weight 336.00 kg

Buddy Distance 20.0 km

Tradable No

2nd Charged Move 100,000 Dust / 100 Candy

Shadow Move Frustration

Purified Move Return

Purification Cost 20,000 Dust / 20 Candy