Shadow Tyranitar Pokemon GO — #8 Dark Attacker, Brutal Swing 17.4 DPS

Q: Is Shadow Tyranitar good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar is a Tier A Dark-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #8 at 17.4 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Bite and Brutal Swing. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Tyranitar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokemon weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Fighting-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Shadow Tyranitar, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Tyranitar resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Tyranitar's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar's maximum CP is 4,335 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,834 at level 40. Its base stats are 251 Attack, 207 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 683. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Tyranitar?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Tyranitar has 2191 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2739 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,335 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Tyranitar showing 2191 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Tyranitar from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Tyranitar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Tyranitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Tyranitar availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Bite Brutal Swing 17.4 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Tyranitar takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting2.56× Bug1.6× Fairy1.6× Grass1.6× Ground1.6× Steel1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Ghost0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 251

Defense 207

Stamina 225

Stat total: 683
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,191 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Tyranitar: it ranks among the better Dark-type attackers (#8), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks. Run Bite + Brutal Swing.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Tyranitar is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Tyranitar moves

4 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite Best STAB	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Dragon Breath	Dragon	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Iron Tail	Steel	14	6	1.0s	14	6
Smack Down STAB Elite	Rock	13	7	1.0s	13	7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Brutal Swing Best STAB	Dark	65	33	2.0s	32.5	1.97
Crunch STAB	Dark	65	33	3.0s	21.7	1.97
Fire Blast	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Stone Edge STAB	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Dragon Breath	Dragon	3	4	—	—	—
Iron Tail	Steel	10	7	2	5.00	3.50
Smack Down	Rock	11	8	2	5.50	4.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Brutal Swing	Dark	55	35	1.57	—
Crunch	Dark	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Tyranitar runs Bite with Brutal Swing — 17.4 DPS and 410 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Rock slot with Smack Down and Stone Edge.

The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).

Rankings

Where Shadow Tyranitar places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Dark	#8	A	17.4	410	Bite Brutal Swing
Rock	#15	B	15.7	370	Smack Down Stone Edge
Steel	#25	B	14.4	340	Iron Tail Stone Edge

Evolution

Larvitar 25 Candy

Pupitar 100 Candy

Tyranitar

Mega Evolution

Tyranitar

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Tyranitar

Family

Larvitar

Pupitar

Tyranitar

Mega Tyranitar Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Larvitar Shadow Pupitar Shadow Tyranitar

How to get Shadow Tyranitar

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Tyranitar 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	98	3,314
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	98	3,588
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,156	2,246
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,682	2,794
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,156	2,246
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,630	1,698
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,156	2,246

Is Shadow Tyranitar good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Tyranitar is a Tier A Dark-type attacker at rank #8, 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 (251), 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 Fog 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	54
Lv 2	170
Lv 3	285
Lv 4	401
Lv 5	517
Lv 6	633
Lv 7	748
Lv 8	864
Lv 9	980
Lv 10	1,096
Lv 11	1,205
Lv 12	1,315
Lv 13	1,424

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,534
Lv 15	1,643
Lv 16	1,753
Lv 17	1,862
Lv 18	1,972
Lv 19	2,081
Lv 20	2,191
Lv 21	2,300
Lv 22	2,410
Lv 23	2,520
Lv 24	2,629
Lv 25	2,739
Lv 26	2,848

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,958
Lv 28	3,068
Lv 29	3,177
Lv 30	3,287
Lv 31	3,341
Lv 32	3,396
Lv 33	3,451
Lv 34	3,506
Lv 35	3,561
Lv 36	3,615
Lv 37	3,670
Lv 38	3,725
Lv 39	3,780

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,834
Lv 41	3,883
Lv 42	3,932
Lv 43	3,981
Lv 44	4,031
Lv 45	4,081
Lv 46	4,131
Lv 47	4,182
Lv 48	4,232
Lv 49	4,283
Lv 50	4,335

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0248
Form: Shadow
Height: 2.01 m
Weight: 202.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0248_POKEMON_TYRANITAR_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 17.4 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Tyranitar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar takes super effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Tyranitar's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar reaches 4,335 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,834 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 Tyranitar?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Tyranitar shows 2,191 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,739 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 Tyranitar in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Tyranitar spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Tyranitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Tyranitar 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.

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