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Shadow Gyarados

Shadow Gyarados (Shadow)Water Flying
  • rain
  • windy
Shadow Gyarados is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Gyarados is a Water and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,391 CP and is weak to Electric and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Gyarados Stats and Max CP

237 ATK
186 DEF
216 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3834 CP
Lvl 40
3391 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2422 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1937 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1453 CP

Shadow Gyarados's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Gyarados PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Gyarados is a solid Water-type attacker, sporting high DPS output. Due to its Flying subtyping, Shadow Gyarados is particularly very good against Ground-type Pokémon. In the same vein, it needs to steer clear from battling Rock-type Bosses despite the super-effective advantage. #### ⚔️ Raids Shadow Gyarados’ damage output is higher than Hydro Cannon Shadow Empoleon, with supreme performance against Ground-type Raid Bosses. Some dodging is recommended in general due to the lost bulk and slow moveset, but overall, it's a very strong pick for STAB Water-type damage. 👌 #### 🛡️ Gyms Being a Shadow Pokémon already makes it less bulky than usual. Moreover, the double weakness to Electric-type attacks is concerning for Shadow Gyarados. As such, it is not a good Gym defender.

Shadow Gyarados PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Gyarados has a very tacky moveset that combines good energy generation, coverage, cheap charged attacks, and frequent nerfs to the opponent’s DEF to establish itself as a dominant attacker. From the expected Fire and Ground type victims, to buy shots like Corviknight, Galarian Moltres, Empoleon, Feraligatr, Shadow Sableye, and Forretress, Shadow Gyarados is difficult to prepare against (unless you use an Electric type). Regardless of the outcome of the battle, this Pokémon always created a dent in the opposition.

🟡 Ultra League

The ability to take down Giratina Altered, Shadow Drapion, Shadow Scizor, Empoleon, and Golisopod with its hard-hitting and relatively quick moveset is a perk. Shadow Gyarados is appreciated for being able to put immense pressure on the opponent, mostly by drawing a shield even in battles it loses.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Gyarados may not fetch too many positive outcomes but its aggressive playstyle does put opponents on notice. Its best matchups are against Ground types, Kyogre, Zygarde Complete, and even Zamazenta Crowned Shield. Against Dragon Pokémon (usually aplenty in this format), Dragon Breath (boosted by the Shadow bonus) takes off a lot of HP and the fact that Shadow Gyarados doesn't take super-effective damage in return makes it a terror against them, typically in shielded scenarios.

You're still better off using Shadow Gyarados in the Master Premier, where it doesn't have to worry about Legendaries and is one of the top anti-Dragon plus Water-type offense picks.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#218
WaterWater-type
#14
Great LeagueGreat League
#261
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#66
Master LeagueMaster League
#32

Shadow Gyarados Type Chart

Shadow Gyarados takes increased damage from:Shadow Gyarados takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric256.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Gyarados takes reduced damage from:Shadow Gyarados takes reduced damage from:

GroundGround39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Gyarados best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Hydro Pump

Water
WaterWaterfall
WaterHydro Pump
Shadow Gyarados's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump, with 15.65 DPS and 318.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Gyarados ranks #14 (A Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Pump13.9815.65318.8
2.WaterWaterfallWaterAqua Tail13.5815.20309.7
3.DragonDragon TailWaterHydro Pump13.5715.19309.4
4.WaterWaterfallDragonOutrage13.3514.94304.4
5.DragonDragon TailWaterAqua Tail13.1914.76300.8
6.DarkBiteWaterHydro Pump13.0514.61297.7
7.DragonDragon BreathWaterHydro Pump13.0514.61297.7
8.DragonDragon TailDragonOutrage12.9914.54296.2
1–8 of 28

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Tail *1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Waterfall has no special effects.
    See Waterfall details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Outrage
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Outrage has no special effects.
    See Outrage details page ↗
  • DragonTwister50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Twister
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Twister has no special effects.
    See Twister details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Pulse *90503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail *50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Gyarados's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Gyarados's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Gyarados has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Gyarados CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Gyarados reaches a maximum of 3,391 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,790–1,937 CP, rising to 2,238–2,422 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,391–1,453 CP.

Max CPMax CP3391 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1391 CP - 1453 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1855 CP - 1937 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1790 CP - 1937 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2238 CP - 2422 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Gyarados Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
147 CP2150 CP3252 CP
4355 CP5457 CP6559 CP
7662 CP8764 CP9866 CP
10969 CP111066 CP121163 CP
131259 CP141356 CP151453 CP
161550 CP171647 CP181744 CP
191841 CP201937 CP212034 CP
222131 CP232228 CP242325 CP
252422 CP262519 CP272616 CP
282713 CP292810 CP302907 CP
312955 CP323004 CP333052 CP
343100 CP353149 CP363197 CP
373246 CP383294 CP393343 CP
403391 CP413434 CP423477 CP
433521 CP443565 CP453609 CP
463653 CP473698 CP483743 CP
493788 CP503834 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#130
Height6.5 m
Weight235 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MagikarpMagikarp
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
GyaradosGyarados
GyaradosGyarados
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados
  • Magikarp evolves into Gyarados which costs 400 Candy.
  • Gyarados can transform into Mega Gyarados through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Gyarados
Purification cost1 Candy
1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Gyarados

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Gyarados's Water and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Gyarados.

Water Water

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Gyarados Candy360 Shadow Gyarados Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Gyarados Candy12 Shadow Gyarados Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Gyarados Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Gyarados Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Gyarados Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Gyarados Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Gyarados Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Gyarados Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Gyarados Candy-

Shadow Gyarados Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Gyarados from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Gyarados in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Gyarados family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Gyarados in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MagikarpMagikarp
GyaradosGyarados
Dynamax Magikarp (Dynamax)Dynamax Magikarp
Dynamax Gyarados (Dynamax)Dynamax Gyarados
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados
Shadow Magikarp (Shadow)Shadow Magikarp
Shadow Gyarados (Shadow)Shadow Gyarados

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Gyarados

Shadow Gyarados high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Gyarados. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Gyarados Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow GyaradosShadow GyaradosShadow GyaradosShadow Gyarados

Shadow Gyarados Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
YellowBrutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
GoldThey say that during past wars, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SilverOnce it appears, it goes on a ram­ page. It remains enraged until it demolishes every­ thing around it.
CrystalIt appears when­ ever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
RubyWhen MAGIKARP evolves into GYARADOS, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this POKéMON’s wildly violent nature.
SapphireOnce GYARADOS goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this POKéMON’s rampages lasting a whole month.
EmeraldIt is an extremely vicious and violent POKéMON. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.
FireRedIt has an extremely aggressive nature. The HYPER BEAM it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
LeafGreenRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
DiamondOnce it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.
PearlIn ancient literature, there is a record of a GYARADOS that razed a village when violence flared.
PlatinumOnce it begins to rampage, a GYARADOS will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
HeartGoldThey say that during past strife, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SoulSilverOnce it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
XIn ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
YRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Omega RubyWhen Magikarp evolves into Gyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this Pokémon’s wildly violent nature.
Alpha SapphireOnce Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon’s rampages lasting a whole month.
SunA tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind.
MoonThere are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.
Ultra SunIt fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it’s called “the deity of destruction.”
Ultra MoonThe energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
SwordIt has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
ShieldOnce it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Legends: ArceusI suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Gyarados’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Gyarados is especially weak against Electric-type moves, and weak against Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Gyarados in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Gyarados in Pokémon GO are Waterfall and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.647 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 318.846.

How does Shadow Gyarados perform in Raids?

Shadow Gyarados is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Gyarados rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Gyarados is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #14. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Gyarados?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Shadow Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3391 CP and 3834 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Gyarados be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Gyarados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Gyarados Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Gyarados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.