Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Fang Fly 19.4 DPS
- Master League
- Fire Fang Draco Meteor 54.79% wins
Same-type attack bonus on Fly. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Salamence takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 661
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,142 CP
Shadow Salamence moves
3 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Fire Fang Best | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Fly Best STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Outrage STAB Elite | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Salamence runs Fire Fang with Fly — 19.4 DPS and 439 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Water slot with Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump.
In Master League it runs Fire Fang and Draco Meteor. 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 Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Fire Fang builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Outrage is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Salamence places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #1 | S | 19.4 | 439 | Fire Fang Fly |
| Water | #7 | A | 17.8 | 403 | Dragon Tail Hydro Pump |
| Dragon | #8 | A | 20.0 | 453 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
| Dark | #16 | C | 15.2 | 345 | Bite Brutal Swing |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #46 | D | 54.79% | Fire Fang Draco Meteor | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Salamence
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Salamence 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 | 96 | 3,241 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 96 | 3,508 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,105 | 2,196 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,619 | 2,732 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,105 | 2,196 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,592 | 1,660 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,105 | 2,196 |
Is Shadow Salamence good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Salamence is a Tier S Flying-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 (277), 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 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 53 |
| Lv 2 | 166 |
| Lv 3 | 279 |
| Lv 4 | 392 |
| Lv 5 | 505 |
| Lv 6 | 618 |
| Lv 7 | 732 |
| Lv 8 | 845 |
| Lv 9 | 958 |
| Lv 10 | 1,071 |
| Lv 11 | 1,178 |
| Lv 12 | 1,285 |
| Lv 13 | 1,392 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,500 |
| Lv 15 | 1,607 |
| Lv 16 | 1,714 |
| Lv 17 | 1,821 |
| Lv 18 | 1,928 |
| Lv 19 | 2,035 |
| Lv 20 | 2,142 |
| Lv 21 | 2,249 |
| Lv 22 | 2,356 |
| Lv 23 | 2,464 |
| Lv 24 | 2,571 |
| Lv 25 | 2,678 |
| Lv 26 | 2,785 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,892 |
| Lv 28 | 2,999 |
| Lv 29 | 3,107 |
| Lv 30 | 3,214 |
| Lv 31 | 3,267 |
| Lv 32 | 3,321 |
| Lv 33 | 3,374 |
| Lv 34 | 3,428 |
| Lv 35 | 3,481 |
| Lv 36 | 3,535 |
| Lv 37 | 3,589 |
| Lv 38 | 3,642 |
| Lv 39 | 3,696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,749 |
| Lv 41 | 3,797 |
| Lv 42 | 3,845 |
| Lv 43 | 3,893 |
| Lv 44 | 3,941 |
| Lv 45 | 3,990 |
| Lv 46 | 4,039 |
| Lv 47 | 4,089 |
| Lv 48 | 4,138 |
| Lv 49 | 4,188 |
| Lv 50 | 4,239 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0373
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 102.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0373_POKEMON_SALAMENCE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Salamence in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Salamence's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fly (charged), worth 19.4 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Salamence's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Salamence takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Salamence's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Salamence reaches 4,239 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,749 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 Salamence good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Salamence is ranked #46 (Tier D) in Master League with a 54.79% 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 Salamence bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Salamence?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Salamence shows 2,142 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,678 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 Salamence in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Salamence spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Salamence be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Salamence 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.