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Shadow Shelgon

Shadow Shelgon (Shadow)Dragon
  • windy
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Shadow 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.

Shadow Shelgon Stats and Max CP

172 ATK
155 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2296 CP
Lvl 40
2031 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1451 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1160 CP
Lvl 15 Research
870 CP

Shadow Shelgon's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
DragonDragon-type
#126
Great LeagueGreat League
#93
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#344

Shadow Shelgon Type Chart

Shadow Shelgon takes increased damage from:Shadow Shelgon takes increased damage from:

DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Shadow Shelgon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Shelgon takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Shelgon best moveset

Moves

Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse

Dragon
DragonDragon Breath
DragonDragon Pulse
Shadow Shelgon's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Breath / Dragon Pulse, with 11.29 DPS and 149.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Shelgon ranks #126 (E Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon BreathDragonDragon Pulse9.5211.29149.4
2.DragonDragon BreathFireFlamethrower8.9610.63140.7
3.FireEmberDragonDragon Pulse8.389.94131.6
4.DragonDragon BreathDarkCrunch8.329.88130.7
5.DragonDragon BreathDragonTwister7.999.49125.6
6.FireEmberFireFlamethrower7.528.92118.1
7.FireEmberDarkCrunch7.228.57113.5
8.FireEmberDragonTwister6.868.14107.8
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • FireEmber10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ember
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

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

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • DragonTwister50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Twister
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Twister has no special effects.
    See Twister details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Pulse90503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower 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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Shadow Shelgon CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Shelgon reaches a maximum of 2,031 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,047–1,160 CP, rising to 1,309–1,451 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 823–870 CP.

Max CPMax CP2031 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch823 CP - 870 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1097 CP - 1160 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1047 CP - 1160 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1309 CP - 1451 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 Shelgon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
128 CP290 CP3151 CP
4212 CP5274 CP6335 CP
7396 CP8458 CP9519 CP
10580 CP11638 CP12696 CP
13754 CP14812 CP15870 CP
16928 CP17986 CP181044 CP
191102 CP201160 CP211218 CP
221277 CP231335 CP241393 CP
251451 CP261509 CP271567 CP
281625 CP291683 CP301741 CP
311770 CP321799 CP331828 CP
341857 CP351886 CP361915 CP
371944 CP381973 CP392002 CP
402031 CP412057 CP422083 CP
432109 CP442135 CP452162 CP
462188 CP472215 CP482242 CP
492269 CP502296 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#372
Height1.09 m
Weight110.5 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
BagonBagon
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
ShelgonShelgon
ShelgonShelgon
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
SalamenceSalamence
SalamenceSalamence
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Salamence (Mega)Mega Salamence
  • Bagon evolves into Shelgon which costs 25 Candy.
  • Shelgon evolves into Salamence which costs 100 Candy.
  • Salamence can transform into Mega Salamence through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Shelgon
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Shelgon

Photobomb

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

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Shelgon Candy360 Shadow Shelgon Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Shelgon Candy12 Shadow Shelgon Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Shelgon Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Shelgon Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Shelgon Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Shelgon Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Shelgon Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Shelgon Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Shelgon Candy-

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

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Shelgon family

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

BagonBagon
ShelgonShelgon
SalamenceSalamence
Mega Salamence (Mega)Mega Salamence
Shadow Bagon (Shadow)Shadow Bagon
Shadow Shelgon (Shadow)Shadow Shelgon
Shadow Salamence (Shadow)Shadow Salamence

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Shelgon

Shadow Shelgon high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

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Shadow Shelgon Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyInside 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.
SapphireCovering 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.
EmeraldIt hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
FireRed, LeafGreenIts 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 2Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.
XWithin its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
YIts armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
Omega RubyInside 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 SapphireCovering 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.
SunThe cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
MoonThey lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.
Ultra SunThe cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.
Ultra MoonShelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.
SwordThis Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.
ShieldShelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Shelgon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon-type Pokémon, Shadow Shelgon is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Shelgon in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.289 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 149.435.

How does Shadow Shelgon perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Shelgon rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

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

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Shelgon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Shelgon: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

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

Shadow Shelgon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2031 CP and 2296 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Shelgon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Shelgon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Shelgon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Shelgon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.