Shadow Shelgon
Dragon-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 490.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Breath Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Breath. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Shelgon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 490
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,160 CP
Shadow Shelgon moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Ember | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Flamethrower Best | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Twister STAB | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Shelgon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Shelgon 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 | 49 | 1,756 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,901 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,399 | 1,480 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 850 | 899 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
Is Shadow Shelgon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Shelgon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (172), 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 4 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 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 90 |
| Lv 3 | 151 |
| Lv 4 | 212 |
| Lv 5 | 274 |
| Lv 6 | 335 |
| Lv 7 | 396 |
| Lv 8 | 458 |
| Lv 9 | 519 |
| Lv 10 | 580 |
| Lv 11 | 638 |
| Lv 12 | 696 |
| Lv 13 | 754 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 812 |
| Lv 15 | 870 |
| Lv 16 | 928 |
| Lv 17 | 986 |
| Lv 18 | 1,044 |
| Lv 19 | 1,102 |
| Lv 20 | 1,160 |
| Lv 21 | 1,218 |
| Lv 22 | 1,277 |
| Lv 23 | 1,335 |
| Lv 24 | 1,393 |
| Lv 25 | 1,451 |
| Lv 26 | 1,509 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,567 |
| Lv 28 | 1,625 |
| Lv 29 | 1,683 |
| Lv 30 | 1,741 |
| Lv 31 | 1,770 |
| Lv 32 | 1,799 |
| Lv 33 | 1,828 |
| Lv 34 | 1,857 |
| Lv 35 | 1,886 |
| Lv 36 | 1,915 |
| Lv 37 | 1,944 |
| Lv 38 | 1,973 |
| Lv 39 | 2,002 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,031 |
| Lv 41 | 2,057 |
| Lv 42 | 2,083 |
| Lv 43 | 2,109 |
| Lv 44 | 2,135 |
| Lv 45 | 2,162 |
| Lv 46 | 2,188 |
| Lv 47 | 2,215 |
| Lv 48 | 2,242 |
| Lv 49 | 2,269 |
| Lv 50 | 2,296 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0372
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 110.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0372_POKEMON_SHELGON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Shelgon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelgon's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Shelgon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelgon takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Shelgon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelgon reaches 2,296 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,031 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 Shelgon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Shelgon shows 1,160 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,451 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 Shelgon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelgon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Shelgon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Shelgon 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.