Shadow Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#373, Generation 3). With a max CP of 4,239 and base stats of 277/168/216 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Salamence has a total stat product of 661. Shadow Salamence's best moveset is Fire Fang and Fly, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Salamence is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves (double weak to Ice). It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type attacks. Shadow Salamence is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Fire Fang
Fly
Dragon Tail
Hydro Pump
Dragon Tail
Draco Meteor
Bite
Brutal Swing
Fire Fang
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Salamence's best offensive moveset is Fire Fang combined with Fly, achieving 19.4 DPS and 439 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #1, Tier S). Alternatively, Shadow Salamence can serve as a Water-type attacker with Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump (#6, Tier A).
In Master League PvP, Shadow Salamence runs Fire Fang and Draco Meteor, ranked #37 (Tier C) with a 58.39% win rate. Shadow Salamence has access to 3 fast moves and 7 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Fire Fang generates energy the fastest (9 EPS). Note that Outrage is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Shadow Salamence as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Salamence is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Salamence returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Salamence from raids would have 2142 CP at level 20, or 2678 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Salamence
Shadow Salamence can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Salamence is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Salamence knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Salamence as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Shadow Salamence Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Salamence in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Salamence from raids or eggs will show 2,142 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 661. With its high Attack stat (277), Shadow Salamence is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Shadow Salamence's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Shadow Salamence very quickly.
Shadow Salamence's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Salamence much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Salamence?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Salamence is a top-tier Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #1 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,239 at level 50 and base stats of 277/168/216 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Fire Fang and Fly for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Flying-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Shadow Salamence is ranked #37 (Tier C) with a 58.39% win rate.