Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 15.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Rhydon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 626
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,816 CP
Shadow Rhydon moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap Best STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Surf | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Megahorn Elite | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Rhydon runs Mud Slap with Earthquake — 15.4 DPS and 378 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Mud Slap and Megahorn.
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS). Megahorn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Rhydon places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #22 | C | 15.4 | 378 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
| Bug | #24 | C | 14.1 | 347 | Mud Slap Megahorn |
| Rock | #25 | B | 14.6 | 357 | Mud Slap Stone Edge |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Rhydon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Rhydon 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 | 80 | 2,747 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 80 | 2,974 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,779 | 1,862 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,214 | 2,316 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,779 | 1,862 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,345 | 1,408 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,779 | 1,862 |
Is Shadow Rhydon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #22 as a Ground-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Rhydon is a favourite.
- Bulk-leaning spread (171 Defense / 233 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 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 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 | 44 |
| Lv 2 | 140 |
| Lv 3 | 236 |
| Lv 4 | 332 |
| Lv 5 | 428 |
| Lv 6 | 524 |
| Lv 7 | 620 |
| Lv 8 | 716 |
| Lv 9 | 812 |
| Lv 10 | 908 |
| Lv 11 | 999 |
| Lv 12 | 1,090 |
| Lv 13 | 1,181 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,271 |
| Lv 15 | 1,362 |
| Lv 16 | 1,453 |
| Lv 17 | 1,544 |
| Lv 18 | 1,635 |
| Lv 19 | 1,725 |
| Lv 20 | 1,816 |
| Lv 21 | 1,907 |
| Lv 22 | 1,998 |
| Lv 23 | 2,089 |
| Lv 24 | 2,180 |
| Lv 25 | 2,270 |
| Lv 26 | 2,361 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,452 |
| Lv 28 | 2,543 |
| Lv 29 | 2,634 |
| Lv 30 | 2,725 |
| Lv 31 | 2,770 |
| Lv 32 | 2,815 |
| Lv 33 | 2,861 |
| Lv 34 | 2,906 |
| Lv 35 | 2,952 |
| Lv 36 | 2,997 |
| Lv 37 | 3,042 |
| Lv 38 | 3,088 |
| Lv 39 | 3,133 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,179 |
| Lv 41 | 3,219 |
| Lv 42 | 3,260 |
| Lv 43 | 3,301 |
| Lv 44 | 3,342 |
| Lv 45 | 3,383 |
| Lv 46 | 3,425 |
| Lv 47 | 3,467 |
| Lv 48 | 3,509 |
| Lv 49 | 3,551 |
| Lv 50 | 3,594 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0112
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 120.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0112_POKEMON_RHYDON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Rhydon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhydon's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 15.4 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Rhydon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhydon takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Rhydon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhydon reaches 3,594 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,179 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 Rhydon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Rhydon shows 1,816 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,270 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 Rhydon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhydon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Rhydon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Rhydon 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.