Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Thunder Shock Wild Charge 16.9 DPS
- Master League
- Thunder Shock Wild Charge 56.91% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wild Charge costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Raikou takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 643
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,972 CP
Shadow Raikou moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock Best STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Volt Switch STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 100 | 50 | 2.0s | 50 | 2.00 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Thunder STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Wild Charge Best STAB | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Raikou runs Thunder Shock with Wild Charge — 16.9 DPS and 368 TDO as a Electric-type attacker. It also covers the Fighting slot with Thunder Shock and Aura Sphere.
In Master League it runs Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. 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 Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Raikou places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | #13 | B | 16.9 | 368 | Thunder Shock Wild Charge |
| Fighting | #16 | B | 17.3 | 377 | Thunder Shock Aura Sphere |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #41 | D | 56.91% | Thunder Shock Wild Charge | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Shadow Raikou does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Raikou
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Raikou 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 | 2,983 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 88 | 3,230 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,936 | 2,022 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,409 | 2,515 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,936 | 2,022 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,464 | 1,528 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,936 | 2,022 |
Is Shadow Raikou good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #13 makes Shadow Raikou a useful Electric-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Electric bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (241), 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 48 |
| Lv 2 | 153 |
| Lv 3 | 257 |
| Lv 4 | 361 |
| Lv 5 | 465 |
| Lv 6 | 569 |
| Lv 7 | 674 |
| Lv 8 | 778 |
| Lv 9 | 882 |
| Lv 10 | 986 |
| Lv 11 | 1,085 |
| Lv 12 | 1,183 |
| Lv 13 | 1,282 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,381 |
| Lv 15 | 1,479 |
| Lv 16 | 1,578 |
| Lv 17 | 1,676 |
| Lv 18 | 1,775 |
| Lv 19 | 1,874 |
| Lv 20 | 1,972 |
| Lv 21 | 2,071 |
| Lv 22 | 2,170 |
| Lv 23 | 2,268 |
| Lv 24 | 2,367 |
| Lv 25 | 2,466 |
| Lv 26 | 2,564 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,663 |
| Lv 28 | 2,761 |
| Lv 29 | 2,860 |
| Lv 30 | 2,959 |
| Lv 31 | 3,008 |
| Lv 32 | 3,057 |
| Lv 33 | 3,107 |
| Lv 34 | 3,156 |
| Lv 35 | 3,205 |
| Lv 36 | 3,255 |
| Lv 37 | 3,304 |
| Lv 38 | 3,353 |
| Lv 39 | 3,403 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,452 |
| Lv 41 | 3,496 |
| Lv 42 | 3,540 |
| Lv 43 | 3,584 |
| Lv 44 | 3,629 |
| Lv 45 | 3,674 |
| Lv 46 | 3,719 |
| Lv 47 | 3,764 |
| Lv 48 | 3,810 |
| Lv 49 | 3,856 |
| Lv 50 | 3,902 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0243
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.91 m
- Weight
- 178.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0243_POKEMON_RAIKOU_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Raikou in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Raikou's best moveset is Thunder Shock (fast) with Wild Charge (charged), worth 16.9 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Raikou's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Raikou takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Raikou's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Raikou reaches 3,902 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,452 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 Raikou good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Raikou is ranked #41 (Tier D) in Master League with a 56.91% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Raikou bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Raikou?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Raikou shows 1,972 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,466 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 Raikou in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Raikou spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Raikou be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Raikou 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.