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Shadow Porygon

Shadow Porygon (Shadow)Normal
  • partlyCloudy
Shadow Porygon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Porygon is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,720 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Tackle / Discharge. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Porygon Stats and Max CP

153 ATK
136 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1944 CP
Lvl 40
1720 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1228 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
982 CP
Lvl 15 Research
737 CP

Shadow Porygon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Porygon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Porygon, as a Normal-type base evolution, will not be helpful in taking down many raid bosses. Maybe it could handle the odd 1-star raid you’re hoping to meme through.

🛡️ Gyms

Shiny shadow flex only.

Shadow Porygon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Porygon’s preferred moveset is Tackle*, Discharge*, and Signal Beam*.

🔵 Great League

Shadow Porygon is unviable due to being unable to learn Quick Attack (unobtainable legacy), and all of its moves requiring Elite TMs to use.

🟡 Ultra League

NA

🟣 Master League

NA

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
NormalNormal-type
#284
Great LeagueGreat League
#1064

Shadow Porygon Type Chart

Shadow Porygon takes increased damage from:Shadow Porygon takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%

Shadow Porygon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Porygon takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%

Shadow Porygon best moveset

Moves

Tackle + Discharge

Normal
NormalTackle
ElectricDischarge
Shadow Porygon's best Normal-type moveset is Tackle / Discharge, with 9.15 DPS and 107.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather. Shadow Porygon ranks #284 (E Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.
1.NormalTackleNormalHyper Beam7.939.60112.9
2.NormalTackleElectricDischarge7.569.15107.6
3.NormalTackleGrassSolar Beam7.519.09106.9
4.NormalTackleElectricZap Cannon7.358.90104.6
5.NormalTackleBugSignal Beam7.018.4999.8
6.ElectricCharge BeamNormalHyper Beam6.968.4399.1
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttElectricDischarge6.928.3798.4
8.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalHyper Beam6.908.3598.2
1–8 of 28

Fast Attacks

  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗
  • NormalTackle *550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗
  • NormalHidden Power15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hidden Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

    Effects
    Hidden Power has no special effects.
    See Hidden Power details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt *1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugSignal Beam *75503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Signal Beam details page ↗
  • ElectricZap Cannon1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Zap Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.8s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Zap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Zap Cannon details page ↗
  • ElectricDischarge *65332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Discharge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Discharge has no special effects.
    See Discharge details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam 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 ↗
  • PsychicPsybeam *65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy60

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

The following chart shows Shadow Porygon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Porygon'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 Porygon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Porygon CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Porygon reaches a maximum of 1,720 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 879–982 CP, rising to 1,098–1,228 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 693–737 CP.

Max CPMax CP1720 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch693 CP - 737 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs924 CP - 982 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids879 CP - 982 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1098 CP - 1228 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 Porygon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
124 CP276 CP3128 CP
4180 CP5232 CP6283 CP
7335 CP8387 CP9439 CP
10491 CP11540 CP12589 CP
13639 CP14688 CP15737 CP
16786 CP17835 CP18884 CP
19933 CP20982 CP211032 CP
221081 CP231130 CP241179 CP
251228 CP261277 CP271327 CP
281376 CP291425 CP301474 CP
311499 CP321523 CP331548 CP
341572 CP351597 CP361621 CP
371646 CP381671 CP391695 CP
401720 CP411742 CP421764 CP
431786 CP441808 CP451830 CP
461853 CP471875 CP481898 CP
491921 CP501944 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#137
Height0.8 m
Weight36.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PorygonPorygon
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
  • Special Item: Upgrade
Porygon2Porygon2
Porygon2Porygon2
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z
  • Porygon evolves into Porygon2 which costs 25 Candy. You need to use a Upgrade to evolve.
  • Porygon2 evolves into Porygon-Z which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Porygon
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Porygon

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

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

Shadow Porygon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Porygon 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 Porygon in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Porygon family

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

PorygonPorygon
Porygon2Porygon2
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z
Shadow Porygon (Shadow)Shadow Porygon
Shadow Porygon2 (Shadow)Shadow Porygon2
Shadow Porygon-Z (Shadow)Shadow Porygon-Z

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer23s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.7
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Porygon

Shadow Porygon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Porygon. 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 Porygon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Porygon Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueA POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
YellowThe only POKéMON people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
GoldIt is a manmade POKéMON. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
SilverA manmade POKéMON that came about as a result of re­ search. It is pro­ grammed with only basic motions.
CrystalAn artificial POKéMON created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
Ruby, SapphirePORYGON is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This POKéMON is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
EmeraldIt is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A PORYGON is copy- protected so it cannot be duplicated.
FireRedUsing the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial POKéMON.
LeafGreenA POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Diamond, PearlThe world’s first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
HeartGoldIt is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn’t breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
SoulSilverA manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
XA man-made Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
YA Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphirePorygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
SunRoughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time.
MoonIt can convert its body into digital data, which enables it to enter cyberspace.
Ultra SunThis Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete.
Ultra MoonIt was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!The only Pokémon that people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
SwordState-of-the-art technology was used to create Porygon. It was the first artificial Pokémon to be created via computer programming.
ShieldIn recent years, this species has been very helpful in cyberspace. These Pokémon will go around checking to make sure no suspicious data exists.
Legends: ArceusIt has no discernible heartbeat and does not seem to draw breath, and yet it appears to function without issue. I cannot even begin to explain this utterly bizarre anomaly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Porygon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Normal-type Pokémon, Shadow Porygon is weak to Fighting-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Porygon in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Hyper Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.599 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 112.862.

How does Shadow Porygon perform in Raids?

Shadow Porygon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Porygon rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Shadow Porygon is an E-Tier Normal-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Porygon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Porygon: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

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

Shadow Porygon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1720 CP and 1944 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Porygon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Porygon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Porygon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Porygon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.