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    Shadow Empoleon

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow EmpoleonWater Steel
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    Shadow Empoleon is a Water and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3279 CP. Shadow Empoleon best moveset in Pokémon GO is Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon. Shiny Shadow Empoleon is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Empoleon is boosted by Rain and Snow weather.

    Shadow Empoleon is weak to Electric, Fighting, and Ground moves. It is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water, Ice, Poison, and Steel moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    3279 CP
    Attack
    210 ATK
    Defense
    186 DEF
    Stamina
    197 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • snowSnow
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Empoleon weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • ElectricElectric160.0%
    • FightingFighting160.0%
    • GroundGround160.0%

    Resistances

    • IceIce39.1%
    • PoisonPoison39.1%
    • SteelSteel39.1%
    • BugBug62.5%
    • DragonDragon62.5%
    • FairyFairy62.5%
    • FlyingFlying62.5%
    • NormalNormal62.5%
    • PsychicPsychic62.5%
    • RockRock62.5%
    • WaterWater62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Empoleon takes increased damage from Electric, Fighting, and Ground type moves.
    • Shadow Empoleon takes reduced damage from Ice, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, and Water type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Empoleon's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Empoleon's best moveset is Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon, with 23.21 DPS (damage per second) and 571.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Shadow Empoleon Hydro Cannon.

    Best Shadow Empoleon moves
    SteelMetal Claw
    WaterHydro Cannon *
    DPS23.21
    TDO571.93
    Score44.3
    Weather Boost
    • snow
    • rain

    Shadow Empoleon moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.SteelMetal Claw WaterHydro Cannon *23.21571.944.3
        2.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Cannon *20.15496.638.5
        3.SteelMetal Claw WaterHydro Pump 19.69485.237.6
        4.SteelMetal Claw SteelFlash Cannon 19.18472.636.6
        5.SteelMetal Claw IceBlizzard 18.90465.836.1
        6.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 17.34427.333.1
        7.WaterWaterfall SteelFlash Cannon 16.83414.632.1
        8.WaterWaterfall IceBlizzard 16.72412.031.9
        9.SteelMetal Claw FlyingDrill Peck 16.32402.231.2
        10.SteelSteel Wing WaterHydro Cannon *16.17398.430.9
        11.WaterWaterfall FlyingDrill Peck 15.44380.529.5
        12.SteelSteel Wing WaterHydro Pump 13.50332.825.8
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • SteelMetal ClawDamage8Energy7Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage8
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7

          Effects
          Metal Claw has no special effects.
          See Metal Claw details page ↗
        • SteelSteel WingDamage11Energy6Duration0.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage11
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy6

          Effects
          Steel Wing has no special effects.
          See Steel Wing details page ↗
        • WaterWaterfallDamage16Energy8Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage16
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8

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

        Charged Moves

        • SteelFlash CannonDamage100Energy100Duration2.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.7s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy70

          Effects
          Flash Cannon has no special effects.
          See Flash Cannon details page ↗
        • FlyingDrill PeckDamage65Energy33Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Drill Peck
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy40

          Effects
          Drill Peck has no special effects.
          See Drill Peck details page ↗
        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • WaterHydro PumpDamage130Energy100Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window0.9s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Hydro Pump has no special effects.
          See Hydro Pump details page ↗
        • WaterHydro Cannon *Damage90Energy50Duration1.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window0.5s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy40

          Effects
          Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
          See Hydro Cannon 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 ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

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

        If you can't get Shadow Empoleon's best moveset, be aware that you will lose ~15.2% DPS and TDO when using Metal Claw and Hydro Pump, Shadow Empoleon's second best moveset. Try to get Shadow Empoleon's strongest moveset - Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon - if you can!

        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 Empoleon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Empoleon's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA+ TierExternal Link#41
        Water Water-type Attacker
        Waterfall / Hydro Cannon        		S TierExternal Link#8
        Steel Steel-type Attacker
        Metal Claw / Flash Cannon        		S TierExternal Link#9
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Empoleon's has 3279 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Empoleon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1521 CP to 1657 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1902 CP to 2072 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Empoleon can be found in the 1186 CP to 1243 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3279 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1186 CP - 1243 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1581 CP - 1657 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1521 CP - 1657 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • snowSnow
        		1902 CP - 2072 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 Empoleon

        Photobomb

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

        Water Water

        Steel Steel

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        141 CP2128 CP3216 CP
        4303 CP5391 CP6478 CP
        7566 CP8653 CP9741 CP
        10829 CP11911 CP12994 CP
        131077 CP141160 CP151243 CP
        161326 CP171409 CP181491 CP
        191574 CP201657 CP211740 CP
        221823 CP231906 CP241989 CP
        252072 CP262155 CP272237 CP
        282320 CP292403 CP302486 CP
        312528 CP322569 CP332610 CP
        342652 CP352693 CP362735 CP
        372776 CP382818 CP392859 CP
        402900 CP412937 CP422974 CP
        433012 CP443049 CP453087 CP
        463125 CP473163 CP483201 CP
        493240 CP503279 CP

        Shadow Empoleon evolution chart

        Family
        Family

        Shadow Empoleon has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

        Pokédex information

        Sinnoh
        Pokédex Number#395
        Height1.7 m
        Weight84.5 kg
        RegionSinnoh Generation 4
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate0%
        Catch rewards
        10 Candy
        500 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        25 Candy
        10000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Empoleon

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Empoleon in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Empoleon, 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

                  List of Shadow Empoleon costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Empoleon costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Empoleon high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Empoleon. 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 Empoleon Pokédex entries

                  Sinnoh
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  DiamondThe three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
                  PearlIt swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
                  Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
                  HeartGold, SoulSilverIt avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
                  X, Omega RubyIt swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
                  Y, Alpha SapphireThe three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
                  Legends: ArceusSince ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Shadow Empoleon’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  Shadow Empoleon is a Water and Steel-type Pokémon and is weak to Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. Shadow Empoleon is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water, Ice, Poison, and Steel-type moves.

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

                  The best moves for Shadow Empoleon in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 23.209 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 571.93.

                  How does Shadow Empoleon perform in Raids?

                  Shadow Empoleon performs exceptionally well in most Raid scenarios. Ranks #41 as a Raid attacker.

                  How does Shadow Empoleon rank as a Water-type attacker?

                  Shadow Empoleon is an S-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #8 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

                  How does Shadow Empoleon rank as a Steel-type attacker?

                  Shadow Empoleon is an S-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #9 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Empoleon?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Empoleon: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, and Mega Lucario.

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

                  Shadow Empoleon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2900 CP and 3279 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Shadow Empoleon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Empoleon cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                  Can Shadow Empoleon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Empoleon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.