Shadow Drifloon

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Shadow Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Drifloon is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Shadow Drifloon's maximum Combat Power stat is 1353 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Hex / Shadow Ball. Shadow Drifloon encounters are boosted during Fog and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Drifloon is available! ✨

Shadow Drifloon Stats and Max CP

117 ATK
80 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1353 CP
Lvl 40
1197 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
855 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
684 CP
Lvl 15 Research
513 CP

Shadow Drifloon's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Drifloon Type Chart

Shadow Drifloon takes increased damage from:Shadow Drifloon takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Drifloon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Drifloon takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting24.4%
BugBug39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Hex + Shadow Ball

Shadow Drifloon's best Ghost-type moveset is Hex / Shadow Ball, with 6.75 DPS and 55.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Drifloon ranks #223 (F Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GhostHex GhostShadow Ball 6.7555.25.17
      2.GhostAstonish GhostShadow Ball 6.4552.74.94
      3.GhostHex GhostOminous Wind 5.8447.74.48
      4.GhostAstonish GhostOminous Wind 5.5845.64.27
      5.GhostHex IceIcy Wind 5.0140.93.83
      6.GhostAstonish IceIcy Wind 4.7638.93.65
      7.GhostAstonish NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.GhostHex NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • GhostAstonishDamage7Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Astonish has no special effects.
        See Astonish details page ↗
      • GhostHexDamage8Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Hex
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13

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

      Charged Attacks

      • GhostOminous WindDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ominous Wind details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • IceIcy WindDamage65Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Icy Wind 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 Drifloon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Drifloon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

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

      Shadow Drifloon in the meta

      Shadow Drifloon in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#425
      Height0.4 m
      Weight1.2 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate40%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Drifloon family

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

      Drifloon Pokémon GODrifloon
      Drifblim Pokémon GODrifblim
      Shadow Drifloon Pokémon GOShadow Drifloon
      Shadow Drifblim Pokémon GOShadow Drifblim
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Drifloon
      Purification cost5 Candy
      5000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Drifloon CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Drifloon's has 1353 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Drifloon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 594 CP to 684 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 742 CP to 855 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Drifloon can be found in the 475 CP to 513 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1353 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch475 CP - 513 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs633 CP - 684 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids594 CP - 684 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      742 CP - 855 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.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      116 CP253 CP389 CP
      4125 CP5161 CP6197 CP
      7233 CP8269 CP9306 CP
      10342 CP11376 CP12410 CP
      13444 CP14478 CP15513 CP
      16547 CP17581 CP18615 CP
      19649 CP20684 CP21718 CP
      22752 CP23786 CP24821 CP
      25855 CP26889 CP27923 CP
      28957 CP29992 CP301026 CP
      311043 CP321060 CP331077 CP
      341094 CP351111 CP361128 CP
      371145 CP381163 CP391180 CP
      401197 CP411212 CP421227 CP
      431243 CP441258 CP451274 CP
      461289 CP471305 CP481321 CP
      491337 CP501353 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Drifloon

      Photobomb

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

      Ghost Ghost

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Drifloon Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

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

      Complete Shadow Drifloon Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy12 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy24 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Drifloon Candy36 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Drifloon Candy48 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Drifloon Candy63 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Drifloon Candy78 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Drifloon Candy93 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Drifloon Candy108 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy126 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Drifloon Candy144 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy162 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Drifloon Candy180 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Drifloon Candy201 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Drifloon Candy222 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Drifloon Candy243 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Drifloon Candy264 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Drifloon Candy288 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy312 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy336 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Drifloon Candy360 Shadow Drifloon Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Drifloon

      Shadow Drifloon high resolution sprites

      Shadow Drifloon Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Drifloon’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Drifloon is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

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

      The best moves for Shadow Drifloon in Pokémon GO are Hex and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.751 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 55.159.

      How does Shadow Drifloon perform in Raids?

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

      How does Shadow Drifloon rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

      Shadow Drifloon is an F-Tier Ghost-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Drifloon?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Drifloon: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

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

      Shadow Drifloon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1197 CP and 1353 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Drifloon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Drifloon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Drifloon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Drifloon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.