Shadow Shieldon
Rock/Steel-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 373.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Heavy Slam
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Heavy Slam costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Shieldon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 373
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 509 CP
Shadow Shieldon moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Heavy Slam Best STAB | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Shieldon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Shieldon 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 | 19 | 770 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 833 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 476 | 521 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 592 | 649 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 476 | 521 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 360 | 394 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 476 | 521 |
Is Shadow Shieldon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Shieldon 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (195 Defense / 102 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 39 |
| Lv 3 | 66 |
| Lv 4 | 93 |
| Lv 5 | 120 |
| Lv 6 | 147 |
| Lv 7 | 173 |
| Lv 8 | 200 |
| Lv 9 | 227 |
| Lv 10 | 254 |
| Lv 11 | 280 |
| Lv 12 | 305 |
| Lv 13 | 330 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 356 |
| Lv 15 | 381 |
| Lv 16 | 407 |
| Lv 17 | 432 |
| Lv 18 | 458 |
| Lv 19 | 483 |
| Lv 20 | 509 |
| Lv 21 | 534 |
| Lv 22 | 559 |
| Lv 23 | 585 |
| Lv 24 | 610 |
| Lv 25 | 636 |
| Lv 26 | 661 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 687 |
| Lv 28 | 712 |
| Lv 29 | 738 |
| Lv 30 | 763 |
| Lv 31 | 776 |
| Lv 32 | 789 |
| Lv 33 | 801 |
| Lv 34 | 814 |
| Lv 35 | 827 |
| Lv 36 | 840 |
| Lv 37 | 852 |
| Lv 38 | 865 |
| Lv 39 | 878 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 890 |
| Lv 41 | 902 |
| Lv 42 | 913 |
| Lv 43 | 925 |
| Lv 44 | 936 |
| Lv 45 | 948 |
| Lv 46 | 959 |
| Lv 47 | 971 |
| Lv 48 | 983 |
| Lv 49 | 995 |
| Lv 50 | 1,007 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0410
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 57.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0410_POKEMON_SHIELDON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Shieldon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shieldon's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Heavy Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Shieldon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shieldon takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting, Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Shieldon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shieldon reaches 1,007 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 890 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 Shieldon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Shieldon shows 509 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 636 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 Shieldon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shieldon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Shieldon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Shieldon 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.