#0372 Dragon

Shelgon

Dragon-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Salamence for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 3 · Hoenn Boosted in Windy
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Max CP
2,296
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 2,031
Attack
172
Defense
155
Stamina
163
Shelgon Pokemon GO sprite

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

Attack 172
Defense 155
Stamina 163
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Dragon Breath Best STAB Dragon 6 4 0.5s 12 8
Ember Fire 10 10 1.0s 10 10

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Bagon
Bagon 25 Candy
Shelgon
Shelgon 100 Candy
Salamence
Salamence

Mega Evolution

Salamence
Salamence
300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises
Mega Salamence
Mega Salamence

Family

Bagon
Bagon
Shelgon
Shelgon This page
Salamence
Salamence
Mega Salamence
Mega Salamence Mega
Shadow forms Shadow Bagon Shadow Shelgon Shadow Salamence

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Shelgon is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Shelgon

1
Eternatus
Eternatus Dragon Tail482 48.0DPS 1,508TDO 2
Mega Rayquaza
Mega RayquazaMega Dragon TailBreaking Swipe 45.2DPS 1,317TDO 3
Shadow Palkia (Origin)
Shadow Palkia (Origin)Shadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 43.0DPS 923TDO 4
Shadow Palkia
Shadow PalkiaShadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 42.6DPS 882TDO 5
Shadow Salamence
Shadow SalamenceShadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 41.6DPS 767TDO 6
Mega Garchomp
Mega GarchompMega Dragon TailBreaking Swipe 40.8DPS 1,322TDO
Counters carrying Dragon, Fairy, Ice moves deal the most damage.

How to get Shelgon

Evolve from
Bagon · 25 Candy
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Shelgon arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Shelgon has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Shelgon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shelgon takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water.

What is Shelgon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shelgon reaches 2,296 CP at level 50 and 2,031 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Shelgon?

A 15/15/15 Shelgon shows 1,160 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,451 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 870 CP.

How do you get Shelgon in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Bagon (25 Candy).

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