Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
Shelgon's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Breath / Dragon Pulse, with 9.68 DPS and 153.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shelgon ranks #136 (E Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.
Shelgon is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,031 CP and is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Dragon Breath / Dragon Pulse. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shelgon takes increased damage from:
Dragon160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Ice160.0%
Shelgon takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Dragon Breath | Dragon Pulse | 8.38 | 9.68 | 153.7 |
| 2. | Dragon Breath |  Flamethrower | 7.89 | 9.11 | 144.7 |
| 3. | Ember | Dragon Pulse | 7.40 | 8.55 | 135.8 |
| 4. | Dragon Breath |  Crunch | 7.26 | 8.39 | 133.2 |
| 5. | Dragon Breath | Twister | 6.96 | 8.04 | 127.8 |
| 6. | Ember | Flamethrower | 6.63 | 7.66 | 121.7 |
| 7. | Ember | Crunch | 6.32 | 7.30 | 116.0 |
| 8. | Ember | Twister | 6.00 | 6.93 | 110.1 |
Dragon Breath
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4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Ember10101.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Twister50333.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Dragon Pulse90503.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Flamethrower65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
The following chart shows Shelgon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shelgon'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 Shelgon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shelgon reaches a maximum of 2,031 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,097–1,160 CP, rising to 1,371–1,451 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 823–870 CP.
 Max CP | 2031 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 823 CP - 870 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1097 CP - 1160 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1097 CP - 1160 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1371 CP - 1451 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Shelgon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 CP | 2 | 90 CP | 3 | 151 CP |
| 4 | 212 CP | 5 | 274 CP | 6 | 335 CP |
| 7 | 396 CP | 8 | 458 CP | 9 | 519 CP |
| 10 | 580 CP | 11 | 638 CP | 12 | 696 CP |
| 13 | 754 CP | 14 | 812 CP | 15 | 870 CP |
| 16 | 928 CP | 17 | 986 CP | 18 | 1044 CP |
| 19 | 1102 CP | 20 | 1160 CP | 21 | 1218 CP |
| 22 | 1277 CP | 23 | 1335 CP | 24 | 1393 CP |
| 25 | 1451 CP | 26 | 1509 CP | 27 | 1567 CP |
| 28 | 1625 CP | 29 | 1683 CP | 30 | 1741 CP |
| 31 | 1770 CP | 32 | 1799 CP | 33 | 1828 CP |
| 34 | 1857 CP | 35 | 1886 CP | 36 | 1915 CP |
| 37 | 1944 CP | 38 | 1973 CP | 39 | 2002 CP |
| 40 | 2031 CP | 41 | 2057 CP | 42 | 2083 CP |
| 43 | 2109 CP | 44 | 2135 CP | 45 | 2162 CP |
| 46 | 2188 CP | 47 | 2215 CP | 48 | 2242 CP |
| 49 | 2269 CP | 50 | 2296 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shelgon's Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shelgon.
DragonMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #372 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 110.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Bagon |
|  Shelgon |
| Shelgon |
|  Salamence |
| Salamence |
|  Mega Salamence |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shelgon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Mega Salamence
Shadow Bagon
Shadow Shelgon
Shadow SalamenceShelgon's height ranges from 0.53 m to 1.91 m, with the average being 1.09 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | |  |
| 0.53 m | 0.55 m | 1.09 m | 1.64 m | 1.91 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Shelgon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.5341 m | 0.545 m |
| 1′09″ | 1′09″ | |
| XS | 0.545 m | 1.09 m |
| 1′09″ | 3′07″ | |
| M | 0.8175 m | 1.3625 m |
| 2′08″ | 4′06″ | |
| XL | 1.3625 m | 1.635 m |
| 4′06″ | 5′04″ | |
| XXL | 1.635 m | 1.9075 m |
| 5′04″ | 6′03″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 30.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 5.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Shelgon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shelgon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Shelgon in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shelgon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Inside SHELGON’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This POKéMON’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish. |
| Sapphire | Covering SHELGON’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this POKéMON hides away in a cavern. |
| Emerald | It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve. |
| X | Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves. |
| Y | Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish. |
| Omega Ruby | Inside Shelgon’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Covering Shelgon’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern. |
| Sun | The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution. |
| Moon | They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known. |
| Ultra Sun | The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone. |
| Ultra Moon | Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly. |
| Sword | This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution. |
| Shield | Shelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up. |
The best moves for Shelgon in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.68 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 153.7.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fire, Grass, and Water-type moves.
Shelgon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,031 CP and 2,296 CP at Level 50.
Shelgon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shelgon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shelgon: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Shelgon
Shiny Shelgon
