Shadow Darumaka Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Darumaka in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Darumaka
Shadow Darumaka is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fire typing. Shadow Darumaka's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Darumaka can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Shadow Darumaka is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Shadow Darumaka resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Catching Shadow Darumaka: After defeating Shadow Darumaka, the catch encounter will have a CP between 788 and 844 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 980-1050 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Darumaka from raids will have exactly 844 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainers to beat Shadow Darumaka?
Shadow Darumaka can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Shadow Darumaka weak to?
Shadow Darumaka is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Darumaka be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Darumaka's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Darumaka from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Darumaka from raids will have 844 CP at level 20, or 1050 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 788. If you see 844 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Darumaka worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darumaka is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Shadow Darumaka?
For the best moveset for Shadow Darumaka itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Darumaka stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Shadow Darumaka in raids?
Shadow Darumaka is weather boosted during sunny weather. When boosted, Shadow Darumaka is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (980-1050 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.