Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	9
Energy	12

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	9

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	2
Energy	4

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.1s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 4.0s

Damage	55
Energy	45

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

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

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	150
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.2s

Damage	150
Energy	70

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	55

Shadow Flygon

Shadow Flygon is a Ground- and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Flygon has a maximum CP of 3,008. It is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Flygon is Sand Attack and Earth Power.

Shadow Flygon Stats and Max CP

205 ATK

168 DEF

190 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3008 CP

Lvl 40

2661 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1901 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1520 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1140 CP

Shadow Flygon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Ground-type

Dragon-type

Great League

Ultra League

Shadow Flygon Type Chart

Shadow Flygon takes increased damage from:

Ice256.0%

Dragon160.0%

Fairy160.0%

Shadow Flygon takes reduced damage from:

Electric24.4%

Fire62.5%

Poison62.5%

Rock62.5%

Shadow Flygon best moveset

Sand Attack + Earth Power

Sand Attack

Earth Power

The best Ground-type moveset for Shadow Flygon is Sand Attack and Earth Power (14.39 DPS, 236.7 TDO). In raids, Shadow Flygon ranks #21 among Ground-type attackers (A Tier).

27 of 27 matches

Data table

1.	Dragon Tail	Earth Power	12.99	14.92	245.4
2.	Dragon Tail	Scorching Sands	12.98	14.91	245.2
3.	Dragon Tail	Boomburst	12.76	14.66	241.2
4.	Dragon Tail	Earthquake	12.57	14.44	237.6
5.	Dragon Tail	Dragon Claw	12.57	14.44	237.4
6.	Sand Attack	Earth Power	12.53	14.39	236.7
7.	Sand Attack	Scorching Sands	12.47	14.33	235.7
8.	Sand Attack	Boomburst	12.30	14.13	232.4

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Fast Attacks

Dragon Tail1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fairy39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 12

Effects
Dragon Tail has no special effects.
See Dragon Tail details page ↗
Mud Shot460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 9

Effects
Mud Shot has no special effects.
See Mud Shot details page ↗
Sand Attack470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 2
Energy 4

Effects
Sand Attack has no special effects.
See Sand Attack details page ↗

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	9
Energy	12

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	9

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	2
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Twister50333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fairy39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Twister has no special effects.
See Twister details page ↗
Dragon Claw45331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fairy39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Dragon Claw has no special effects.
See Dragon Claw details page ↗
Sand Tomb60334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 4.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Sand Tomb details page ↗
Earth Power *100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Earth Power details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Scorching Sands90503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Scorching Sands 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 ↗
Boomburst1501002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 150
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 70

Effects
Boomburst has no special effects.
See Boomburst details page ↗
Stone Edge1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Stone Edge has no special effects.
See Stone Edge details page ↗

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.1s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 4.0s

Damage	55
Energy	45

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Flygon can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Flygon can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Flygon CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Flygon maxes out at 3,008 CP. Raid catches are 1,390 to 1,520 CP, or 1,738 to 1,901 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,085 to 1,140 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3008 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1085 CP - 1140 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1447 CP - 1520 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1390 CP - 1520 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1738 CP - 1901 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Flygon’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	37 CP	2	117 CP	3	198 CP
4	278 CP	5	358 CP	6	439 CP
7	519 CP	8	599 CP	9	680 CP
10	760 CP	11	836 CP	12	912 CP
13	988 CP	14	1064 CP	15	1140 CP
16	1216 CP	17	1292 CP	18	1368 CP
19	1444 CP	20	1520 CP	21	1596 CP
22	1672 CP	23	1748 CP	24	1824 CP
25	1901 CP	26	1977 CP	27	2053 CP
28	2129 CP	29	2205 CP	30	2281 CP
31	2319 CP	32	2357 CP	33	2395 CP
34	2433 CP	35	2471 CP	36	2509 CP
37	2547 CP	38	2585 CP	39	2623 CP
40	2661 CP	41	2695 CP	42	2729 CP
43	2763 CP	44	2797 CP	45	2832 CP
46	2867 CP	47	2902 CP	48	2937 CP
49	2973 CP	50	3008 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Flygon

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Flygon’s Ground and Dragon-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Flygon.

Ground

Dragon

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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	#330
Height	2.01 m
Weight	82 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

How to purify Shadow Flygon

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Trapinch	25 Candy	Vibrava
Vibrava	100 Candy	Flygon

Trapinch evolves into Vibrava which costs 25 Candy.
Vibrava evolves into Flygon which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Flygon family

Shadow Flygon’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.98 m	1 m	2.01 m	3.02 m	4.02 m

Size bounds

Shadow Flygon's height ranges from 0.9849 m to 4.02 m, with the average being 2.01 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.9849 m3′03″	1.005 m3′04″
XS	1.005 m3′04″	1.5075 m4′11″
M	1.5075 m4′11″	2.5125 m8′03″
XL	2.5125 m8′03″	3.015 m9′11″
XXL	3.015 m9′11″	4.02 m13′02″

Encounter data

Movement type: Flying
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Flygon from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Flygon

Shadow Flygon high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Flygon. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

List of Shadow Flygon costumes

A list of Shadow Flygon costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Flygon Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	FLYGON is nicknamed “the elemental spirit of the desert.” Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand,this POKéMON is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying.
Sapphire	FLYGON whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing.Because the “singing” is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this POKéMON is said to be the desert spirit.
Emerald	The flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	It whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as “The Desert Spirit.”
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It is nicknamed “The Desert Spirit” because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
Black 2, White 2	Known as “The Desert Spirit,” this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
X	It hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
Y	Known as “The Desert Spirit,” this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
Omega Ruby	Flygon is nicknamed “the elemental spirit of the desert.” Because its flapping wings whip up a cloud of sand, this Pokémon is always enveloped in a sandstorm while flying.
Alpha Sapphire	Flygon whips up a sandstorm by flapping its wings. The wings create a series of notes that sound like singing. Because the “singing” is the only thing that can be heard in a sandstorm, this Pokémon is said to be the desert spirit.
Sun	The flapping of its wings sounds something like singing. Those lured by the sound are enveloped in a sandstorm, becoming Flygon’s prey.
Moon, Sword	This Pokémon hides in the heart of sandstorms it creates and seldom appears where people can see it.
Ultra Sun	By flapping their wings, Flygon cause sandstorms that conceal Krookodile. The team then splits the prey they catch.
Ultra Moon	People continue to have their hearts stolen by its enchanting songs and find themselves stranded in the desert.
Shield	It is nicknamed the Desert Spirit because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Flygon’s best moves are Sand Attack and Earth Power, for 14.39 DPS and 236.7 TDO.

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

What are Shadow Flygon’s strengths and weaknesses?

Ground and Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Poison, Rock, and Electric-type moves.

How does Shadow Flygon perform in Raids?

Shadow Flygon ranks #21 among Ground-type attackers (A Tier).

Shadow Flygon ranks #66 among Dragon-type attackers (C Tier).

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

Shadow Flygon tops out at 2,661 CP at Level 40 and 3,008 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Flygon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Flygon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Flygon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Flygon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Flygon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Flygon: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, and Mega Rayquaza.