Shadow Combusken

Shadow Combusken is a Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Combusken has a maximum CP of 1,868. It is weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Combusken is Ember and Flamethrower.

Shadow Combusken Stats and Max CP

163 ATK

115 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1868 CP

Lvl 40

1652 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1180 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

944 CP

Lvl 15 Research

708 CP

Shadow Combusken's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Fire-type

#157

Great League

#600

Shadow Combusken Type Chart

Shadow Combusken takes increased damage from:

Flying160.0%

Ground160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Water160.0%

Shadow Combusken takes reduced damage from:

Bug39.1%

Dark62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Combusken best moveset

Ember + Flamethrower

Ember

Flamethrower

The best Fire-type moveset for Shadow Combusken is Ember and Flamethrower (9.35 DPS, 90.2 TDO). In raids, Shadow Combusken ranks #157 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Ember	Flamethrower	7.44	9.35	90.2
2.	Ember	Rock Slide	6.91	8.68	83.8
3.	Peck	Flamethrower	6.82	8.57	82.7
4.	Ember	Flame Charge	6.68	8.40	81.0
5.	Peck	Rock Slide	6.31	7.94	76.6
6.	Peck	Flame Charge	6.25	7.86	75.8
7.	Ember	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Peck	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Peck10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

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

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Rock Slide has no special effects.
See Rock Slide details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

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

Shadow Combusken CP Chart

At level 50, Shadow Combusken can reach 1,868 CP. The raid CP range is 841 to 944 without a weather boost or 1,052 to 1,180 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 665 to 708 CP.

Max CP	1868 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	665 CP - 708 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	886 CP - 944 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	841 CP - 944 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1052 CP - 1180 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	23 CP	2	73 CP	3	123 CP
4	173 CP	5	222 CP	6	272 CP
7	322 CP	8	372 CP	9	422 CP
10	472 CP	11	519 CP	12	566 CP
13	613 CP	14	661 CP	15	708 CP
16	755 CP	17	802 CP	18	849 CP
19	897 CP	20	944 CP	21	991 CP
22	1038 CP	23	1086 CP	24	1133 CP
25	1180 CP	26	1227 CP	27	1275 CP
28	1322 CP	29	1369 CP	30	1416 CP
31	1440 CP	32	1463 CP	33	1487 CP
34	1511 CP	35	1534 CP	36	1558 CP
37	1581 CP	38	1605 CP	39	1629 CP
40	1652 CP	41	1673 CP	42	1694 CP
43	1716 CP	44	1737 CP	45	1758 CP
46	1780 CP	47	1802 CP	48	1824 CP
49	1846 CP	50	1868 CP

More 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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Combusken

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

Fire

Fighting

More 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#256
Height	0.89 m
Weight	19.5 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Torchic	25 Candy	Combusken
Combusken	100 Candy	Blaziken
Blaziken	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Blaziken

Torchic evolves into Combusken which costs 25 Candy.
Combusken evolves into Blaziken which costs 100 Candy.
Blaziken can transform into Mega Blaziken through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Shadow Combusken family

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

How to purify Shadow Combusken

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.3s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

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

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Combusken

Shadow Combusken high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

Shadow Combusken Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	COMBUSKEN toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains.This POKéMON’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out ten kicks in one second.
Sapphire	COMBUSKEN battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks.This POKéMON’s cry is very loud and distracting.
Emerald	It lashes out with 10 kicks per second. Its strong fighting instinct compels it to keep up its offensive until the opponent gives up.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It boosts its concentration by emitting harsh cries. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
X	Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.
Y	During a battle, the hot flame in its body increases. Its kicks have outstanding destructive power.
Omega Ruby	Combusken toughens up its legs and thighs by running through fields and mountains. This Pokémon’s legs possess both speed and power, enabling it to dole out 10 kicks in one second.
Alpha Sapphire	Combusken battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This Pokémon’s cry is very loud and distracting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best moves for Shadow Combusken in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.35 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 90.2.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Combusken’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon are weak to Flying, Ground, Psychic, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, and Bug-type moves.

How does Shadow Combusken perform in Raids?

Shadow Combusken ranks #157 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Shadow Combusken’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,652 CP and 1,868 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Combusken be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Combusken can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Combusken Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Combusken cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Combusken?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Combusken: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, Mega Delphox, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

Shadow Combusken Stats and Max CP

Shadow Combusken's Tier Ranking

Shadow Combusken Type Chart

Shadow Combusken takes increased damage from:

Shadow Combusken takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Evolution Chart

Shadow Combusken family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Combusken

Shadow Combusken high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Combusken’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Combusken perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Combusken be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Combusken Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Combusken?

Overview and stats

Shadow Combusken Stats and Max CP

Shadow Combusken's Tier Ranking

Shadow Combusken Type Chart

Shadow Combusken takes increased damage from:

Shadow Combusken takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Evolution Chart

Shadow Combusken family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Combusken

Shadow Combusken high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Combusken’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Combusken perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Combusken be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Combusken Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Combusken?