Shelgon
Dragon-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Salamence for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Breath Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Breath. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage 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
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,160 CP
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
Raids
- Status
- Shelgon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Shelgon
How to get Shelgon
- Evolve from
- Bagon · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shelgon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Shelgon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
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.
- Shadow Shelgon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 110.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0372_POKEMON_SHELGON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shelgon in Pokemon GO?
Shelgon's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shelgon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Shelgon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
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 Shelgon?
A perfect 15/15/15 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.
Is Shadow Shelgon better than regular Shelgon?
Shadow Shelgon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Shelgon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Bagon (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Shelgon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.