Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Tail Hydro Pump 19.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Palkia takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 684
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,280 CP
Shadow Palkia moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Palkia runs Dragon Tail with Hydro Pump — 19.2 DPS and 382 TDO as a Water-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Palkia places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #3 | S | 19.2 | 382 | Dragon Tail Hydro Pump |
| Dragon | #7 | A | 20.1 | 400 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
| Fire | #15 | B | 17.6 | 349 | Dragon Tail Fire Blast |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Palkia
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Palkia 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 | 103 | 3,449 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 103 | 3,734 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,244 | 2,337 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,792 | 2,907 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,244 | 2,337 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,697 | 1,767 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,244 | 2,337 |
Is Shadow Palkia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Palkia is a Tier S Water-type attacker at rank #3, 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 (280), 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 4 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 | 56 |
| Lv 2 | 176 |
| Lv 3 | 297 |
| Lv 4 | 417 |
| Lv 5 | 538 |
| Lv 6 | 658 |
| Lv 7 | 779 |
| Lv 8 | 899 |
| Lv 9 | 1,020 |
| Lv 10 | 1,140 |
| Lv 11 | 1,254 |
| Lv 12 | 1,368 |
| Lv 13 | 1,482 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,596 |
| Lv 15 | 1,710 |
| Lv 16 | 1,824 |
| Lv 17 | 1,938 |
| Lv 18 | 2,052 |
| Lv 19 | 2,166 |
| Lv 20 | 2,280 |
| Lv 21 | 2,394 |
| Lv 22 | 2,508 |
| Lv 23 | 2,622 |
| Lv 24 | 2,736 |
| Lv 25 | 2,850 |
| Lv 26 | 2,964 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,078 |
| Lv 28 | 3,192 |
| Lv 29 | 3,307 |
| Lv 30 | 3,421 |
| Lv 31 | 3,478 |
| Lv 32 | 3,535 |
| Lv 33 | 3,592 |
| Lv 34 | 3,649 |
| Lv 35 | 3,706 |
| Lv 36 | 3,763 |
| Lv 37 | 3,820 |
| Lv 38 | 3,877 |
| Lv 39 | 3,934 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,991 |
| Lv 41 | 4,041 |
| Lv 42 | 4,092 |
| Lv 43 | 4,143 |
| Lv 44 | 4,195 |
| Lv 45 | 4,247 |
| Lv 46 | 4,299 |
| Lv 47 | 4,352 |
| Lv 48 | 4,405 |
| Lv 49 | 4,458 |
| Lv 50 | 4,512 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0484
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 4.20 m
- Weight
- 336.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0484_POKEMON_PALKIA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Palkia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Palkia's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged), worth 19.2 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Palkia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Palkia takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It resists Fire, Water, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Palkia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Palkia reaches 4,512 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,991 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 Palkia?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Palkia shows 2,280 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,850 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 Palkia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Palkia spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Palkia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Palkia 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.