Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Zap Cannon
Zen Headbutt is an Elite TM move. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Porygon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 452
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 982 CP
Shadow Porygon moves
4 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Hidden Power STAB | Normal | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Tackle STAB Elite | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best Elite | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Zap Cannon Best | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Discharge Elite | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Psybeam Elite | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Signal Beam Elite | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Hidden Power | Normal | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Discharge, Psybeam, Signal Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Porygon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Porygon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,486 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,609 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 947 | 1,007 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,178 | 1,253 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 947 | 1,007 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 716 | 761 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 947 | 1,007 |
Is Shadow Porygon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Porygon 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 (136 Defense / 163 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 76 |
| Lv 3 | 128 |
| Lv 4 | 180 |
| Lv 5 | 232 |
| Lv 6 | 283 |
| Lv 7 | 335 |
| Lv 8 | 387 |
| Lv 9 | 439 |
| Lv 10 | 491 |
| Lv 11 | 540 |
| Lv 12 | 589 |
| Lv 13 | 639 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 688 |
| Lv 15 | 737 |
| Lv 16 | 786 |
| Lv 17 | 835 |
| Lv 18 | 884 |
| Lv 19 | 933 |
| Lv 20 | 982 |
| Lv 21 | 1,032 |
| Lv 22 | 1,081 |
| Lv 23 | 1,130 |
| Lv 24 | 1,179 |
| Lv 25 | 1,228 |
| Lv 26 | 1,277 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,327 |
| Lv 28 | 1,376 |
| Lv 29 | 1,425 |
| Lv 30 | 1,474 |
| Lv 31 | 1,499 |
| Lv 32 | 1,523 |
| Lv 33 | 1,548 |
| Lv 34 | 1,572 |
| Lv 35 | 1,597 |
| Lv 36 | 1,621 |
| Lv 37 | 1,646 |
| Lv 38 | 1,671 |
| Lv 39 | 1,695 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,720 |
| Lv 41 | 1,742 |
| Lv 42 | 1,764 |
| Lv 43 | 1,786 |
| Lv 44 | 1,808 |
| Lv 45 | 1,830 |
| Lv 46 | 1,853 |
| Lv 47 | 1,875 |
| Lv 48 | 1,898 |
| Lv 49 | 1,921 |
| Lv 50 | 1,944 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0137
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 36.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0137_POKEMON_PORYGON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Porygon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Porygon's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Porygon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Porygon takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Porygon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Porygon reaches 1,944 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,720 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 Porygon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Porygon shows 982 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,228 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 Porygon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Porygon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Porygon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Porygon 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.