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    Shadow Flygon

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    Shadow Flygon is a Ground and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3008 CP. Shadow Flygon best moveset in Pokémon GO is Dragon Tail and Scorching Sands. Shiny Shadow Flygon is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Flygon is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather.

    Shadow Flygon is weak to Ice (2x), Dragon, and Fairy moves. It is strong against Fire, Poison, Rock, and Electric moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    3008 CP
    Attack
    205 ATK
    Defense
    168 DEF
    Stamina
    190 STA
    Weather Boost
    • sunnySunny
    • windyWindy
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    5 km

    Shadow Flygon weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • IceIce256.0%
    • DragonDragon160.0%
    • FairyFairy160.0%

    Resistances

    • ElectricElectric24.4%
    • FireFire62.5%
    • PoisonPoison62.5%
    • RockRock62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Flygon takes increased damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy type moves.
    • Shadow Flygon takes reduced damage from Electric, Fire, Poison, and Rock type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Flygon's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Flygon's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Scorching Sands, with 17.68 DPS (damage per second) and 383.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Sunny weather.

    Best Shadow Flygon moves
    DragonDragon Tail
    GroundScorching Sands
    DPS17.68
    TDO383.63
    Score32.9
    Weather Boost
    • windy
    • sunny

    Shadow Flygon moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.DragonDragon Tail GroundScorching Sands 17.68383.632.9
        2.DragonDragon Tail DragonDragon Claw 17.49379.532.6
        3.GroundMud Shot GroundScorching Sands 17.46378.832.5
        4.GroundMud Shot DragonDragon Claw 17.16372.231.9
        5.DragonDragon Tail NormalBoomburst 17.13371.731.9
        6.DragonDragon Tail GroundEarth Power *17.08370.631.8
        7.DragonDragon Tail GroundEarthquake 17.08370.631.8
        8.GroundMud Shot NormalBoomburst 16.78364.131.2
        9.GroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *16.76363.531.2
        10.GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 16.74363.231.2
        11.GroundSand Attack GroundScorching Sands 16.71362.531.1
        12.GroundSand Attack DragonDragon Claw 16.30353.630.3
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage5Energy7Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • DragonDragon TailDamage15Energy9Duration1.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9

          Effects
          Dragon Tail has no special effects.
          See Dragon Tail details page ↗
        • GroundSand AttackDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

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

        Charged Moves

        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • RockStone EdgeDamage100Energy100Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window0.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy55

          Effects
          Stone Edge has no special effects.
          See Stone Edge details page ↗
        • DragonDragon ClawDamage50Energy33Duration1.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.7s
          Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Dragon Claw has no special effects.
          See Dragon Claw details page ↗
        • GroundEarth Power *Damage100Energy50Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Earth Power details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 ↗
        • NormalBoomburstDamage140Energy100Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Boomburst
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window1.0s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy70

          Effects
          Boomburst has no special effects.
          See Boomburst details page ↗
        • GroundScorching SandsDamage95Energy50Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage95
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scorching Sands has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scorching Sands details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

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

        If you are unable to get Shadow Flygon with its best moveset, we recommend to use Dragon Tail/Dragon Claw. You will lose around 1.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Flygon's strongest moveset (Dragon Tail/Scorching Sands).

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

        Shadow Flygon's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Raid AttackerRaid AttackerB TierExternal Link#144
        Ground Ground-type Attacker
        Mud Shot / Scorching Sands        		A+ TierExternal Link#19
        Dragon Dragon-type Attacker
        Dragon Tail / Dragon Claw        		A TierExternal Link#30
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Flygon's has 3008 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Flygon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1390 CP to 1520 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1738 CP to 1901 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Flygon can be found in the 1085 CP to 1140 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3008 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1085 CP - 1140 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1447 CP - 1520 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1390 CP - 1520 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • sunnySunny
        • windyWindy
        		1738 CP - 1901 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Flygon

        Photobomb

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

        Ground Ground

        Dragon Dragon

        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.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        137 CP2117 CP3198 CP
        4278 CP5358 CP6439 CP
        7519 CP8599 CP9680 CP
        10760 CP11836 CP12912 CP
        13988 CP141064 CP151140 CP
        161216 CP171292 CP181368 CP
        191444 CP201520 CP211596 CP
        221672 CP231748 CP241824 CP
        251901 CP261977 CP272053 CP
        282129 CP292205 CP302281 CP
        312319 CP322357 CP332395 CP
        342433 CP352471 CP362509 CP
        372547 CP382585 CP392623 CP
        402661 CP412695 CP422729 CP
        432763 CP442797 CP452832 CP
        462867 CP472902 CP482937 CP
        492973 CP503008 CP

        Pokédex information

        Hoenn
        Pokédex Number#330
        Height2.01 m
        Weight82 kg
        RegionHoenn Generation 3
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate5%
        Base Flee Rate5%
        Catch rewards
        10 Candy
        500 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        75 Candy
        75000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Flygon

        Purification cost5 Candy
        5000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Flygon in Pokémon GO is 6.21%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 15.08% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 21.75%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-6.21%7.11%9.17%11.19%
                  Curve10.33%11.78%15.08%18.26%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-9.17%10.47%13.44%16.30%
                  Curve15.08%17.14%21.75%26.10%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 10.90%12.43%15.90%19.23%
                  Curve17.82%20.20%25.50%30.44%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 14.81%16.84%21.37%25.66%
                  Curve23.85%26.90%33.55%39.60%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Flygon, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Shadow Flygon high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

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

                  Wallpaper

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                  Shadow Flygon Pokédex entries

                  Hoenn
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  RubyFLYGON 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.
                  SapphireFLYGON 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.
                  EmeraldThe flapping of its wings sounds like singing. To prevent detection by enemies, it hides itself by flapping up a cloud of desert sand.
                  FireRed, LeafGreenIt hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt whips up sandstorms with powerful flaps of its wings. It is known as “The Desert Spirit.”
                  HeartGold, SoulSilverIt is nicknamed “The Desert Spirit” because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.
                  Black 2, White 2Known as “The Desert Spirit,” this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
                  XIt hides itself by kicking up desert sand with its wings. Red covers shield its eyes from sand.
                  YKnown as “The Desert Spirit,” this Pokémon hides in the sandstorms it causes by beating its wings.
                  Omega RubyFlygon 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 SapphireFlygon 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.
                  SunThe flapping of its wings sounds something like singing. Those lured by the sound are enveloped in a sandstorm, becoming Flygon’s prey.
                  Moon, SwordThis Pokémon hides in the heart of sandstorms it creates and seldom appears where people can see it.
                  Ultra SunBy flapping their wings, Flygon cause sandstorms that conceal Krookodile. The team then splits the prey they catch.
                  Ultra MoonPeople continue to have their hearts stolen by its enchanting songs and find themselves stranded in the desert.
                  ShieldIt is nicknamed the Desert Spirit because the flapping of its wings sounds like a woman singing.