Shadow Rampardos
Rock-type, Generation 4. Ranked #3 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier S).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Smack Down Rock Slide 18.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Rampardos takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 623
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,884 CP
Shadow Rampardos moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smack Down Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Rock Slide Best STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Rampardos runs Smack Down with Rock Slide — 18.2 DPS and 420 TDO as a Rock-type attacker. It also covers the Psychic slot with Zen Headbutt and Rock Slide.
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Zen Headbutt builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Rampardos places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | #3 | S | 18.2 | 420 | Smack Down Rock Slide |
| Psychic | #23 | C | 16.4 | 377 | Zen Headbutt Rock Slide |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Rampardos
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Rampardos knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 83 | 2,850 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 83 | 3,086 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,841 | 1,931 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,291 | 2,402 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,841 | 1,931 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,392 | 1,460 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,841 | 1,931 |
Is Shadow Rampardos good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Rampardos is a Tier S Rock-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 (295), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 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 | 46 |
| Lv 2 | 146 |
| Lv 3 | 245 |
| Lv 4 | 345 |
| Lv 5 | 444 |
| Lv 6 | 544 |
| Lv 7 | 643 |
| Lv 8 | 743 |
| Lv 9 | 843 |
| Lv 10 | 942 |
| Lv 11 | 1,036 |
| Lv 12 | 1,131 |
| Lv 13 | 1,225 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,319 |
| Lv 15 | 1,413 |
| Lv 16 | 1,507 |
| Lv 17 | 1,601 |
| Lv 18 | 1,696 |
| Lv 19 | 1,790 |
| Lv 20 | 1,884 |
| Lv 21 | 1,978 |
| Lv 22 | 2,073 |
| Lv 23 | 2,167 |
| Lv 24 | 2,261 |
| Lv 25 | 2,355 |
| Lv 26 | 2,450 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,544 |
| Lv 28 | 2,638 |
| Lv 29 | 2,732 |
| Lv 30 | 2,827 |
| Lv 31 | 2,874 |
| Lv 32 | 2,921 |
| Lv 33 | 2,968 |
| Lv 34 | 3,015 |
| Lv 35 | 3,062 |
| Lv 36 | 3,109 |
| Lv 37 | 3,156 |
| Lv 38 | 3,203 |
| Lv 39 | 3,251 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,298 |
| Lv 41 | 3,339 |
| Lv 42 | 3,382 |
| Lv 43 | 3,424 |
| Lv 44 | 3,467 |
| Lv 45 | 3,510 |
| Lv 46 | 3,553 |
| Lv 47 | 3,596 |
| Lv 48 | 3,640 |
| Lv 49 | 3,684 |
| Lv 50 | 3,728 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0409
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 102.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0409_POKEMON_RAMPARDOS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Rampardos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rampardos's best moveset is Smack Down (fast) with Rock Slide (charged), worth 18.2 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Rampardos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rampardos takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Rampardos's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rampardos reaches 3,728 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,298 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 Rampardos?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Rampardos shows 1,884 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,355 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 Rampardos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rampardos spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Rampardos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Rampardos 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.