Shadow Reshiram
Dragon/Fire-type, Generation 5. Ranked #1 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier S). #9 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Fang Fusion Flare 20.9 DPS
- Master League
- Fire Fang Overheat 72.09% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fusion Flare is an Elite TM move. Fusion Flare costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Reshiram takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 691
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,307 CP
Shadow Reshiram moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Fire Fang Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Fusion Flare Best STAB Elite | Fire | 140 | 100 | 2.0s | 70 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Fusion Flare | Fire | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Reshiram runs Fire Fang with Fusion Flare — 20.9 DPS and 452 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Rock slot with Fire Fang and Stone Edge.
In Master League it runs Fire Fang and Overheat. 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 Fire Fang (13 DPS); Fire Fang builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Fusion Flare is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Reshiram places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #1 | S | 20.9 | 452 | Fire Fang Fusion Flare |
| Rock | #6 | A | 16.7 | 361 | Fire Fang Stone Edge |
| Dragon | #13 | B | 18.6 | 401 | Dragon Breath Draco Meteor |
| Dark | #20 | C | 15.0 | 324 | Fire Fang Crunch |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #9 | A | 72.09% | Fire Fang Overheat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Shadow Reshiram does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Reshiram
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Reshiram 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 | 104 | 3,490 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 104 | 3,779 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,827 | 2,942 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,718 | 1,788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
Is Shadow Reshiram good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Reshiram is a Tier S Fire-type attacker at rank #1, 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 (275), 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 Sunny 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 | 57 |
| Lv 2 | 179 |
| Lv 3 | 300 |
| Lv 4 | 422 |
| Lv 5 | 544 |
| Lv 6 | 666 |
| Lv 7 | 788 |
| Lv 8 | 910 |
| Lv 9 | 1,032 |
| Lv 10 | 1,154 |
| Lv 11 | 1,269 |
| Lv 12 | 1,384 |
| Lv 13 | 1,500 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,615 |
| Lv 15 | 1,731 |
| Lv 16 | 1,846 |
| Lv 17 | 1,961 |
| Lv 18 | 2,077 |
| Lv 19 | 2,192 |
| Lv 20 | 2,307 |
| Lv 21 | 2,423 |
| Lv 22 | 2,538 |
| Lv 23 | 2,654 |
| Lv 24 | 2,769 |
| Lv 25 | 2,884 |
| Lv 26 | 3,000 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,115 |
| Lv 28 | 3,231 |
| Lv 29 | 3,346 |
| Lv 30 | 3,462 |
| Lv 31 | 3,519 |
| Lv 32 | 3,577 |
| Lv 33 | 3,635 |
| Lv 34 | 3,692 |
| Lv 35 | 3,750 |
| Lv 36 | 3,808 |
| Lv 37 | 3,865 |
| Lv 38 | 3,923 |
| Lv 39 | 3,981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,038 |
| Lv 41 | 4,090 |
| Lv 42 | 4,141 |
| Lv 43 | 4,193 |
| Lv 44 | 4,245 |
| Lv 45 | 4,298 |
| Lv 46 | 4,351 |
| Lv 47 | 4,404 |
| Lv 48 | 4,457 |
| Lv 49 | 4,511 |
| Lv 50 | 4,565 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0643
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 3.20 m
- Weight
- 330.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0643_POKEMON_RESHIRAM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Reshiram in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Reshiram's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fusion Flare (charged), worth 20.9 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Reshiram's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Reshiram takes super effective damage from Dragon, Ground, Rock-type moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Bug, Electric, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Reshiram's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Reshiram reaches 4,565 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,038 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 Reshiram good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Reshiram is ranked #9 (Tier A) in Master League with a 72.09% 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 Reshiram bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Reshiram?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Reshiram shows 2,307 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,884 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 Reshiram in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Reshiram spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Reshiram be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Reshiram 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.