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Shadow Porygon-Z

Shadow Porygon-Z (Shadow)Normal
  • partlyCloudy
Shadow Porygon-Z is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Porygon-Z is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,266 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Lock-On / Blizzard. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Porygon-Z Stats and Max CP

264 ATK
150 DEF
198 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3693 CP
Lvl 40
3266 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2333 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1866 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1400 CP

Shadow Porygon-Z's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Porygon-Z PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Although Shadow Porygon-Z gets up to a respectable 3529 CP, its lack of STAB on super-effective charged moves means you’re better off using other counters.

🛡️ Gyms

Shadow Porygon-Z could hit opponents with a nasty Blizzard or Zap Cannon, but it isn’t the best gym defender available.

Shadow Porygon-Z PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Porygon-Z’s preferred moveset is Lock On, Tri-Attack*, and Blizzard / Zap Cannon / Solar Beam.

🔵 Great League

Like its non-shadow form, Shadow Porygon-Z is here for a good time, not a long time. Its pre-evolution, Porygon2, performs much better with the same moveset due to its better stats for PvP. If you’re looking for a meme pick (that doesn’t require an Elite TM for Tri-Attack), stick to Porygon2.

🟡 Ultra League

Similar to its performance in the Great League, Shadow Porygon-Z can send out quick-charging nukes like Zap Cannon, Blizzard, or even Solar Beam. However, there’s not much upside to using Shadow Porygon-Z in the Ultra League compared to other options.

🟣 Master League

The shadow form of Porygon-Z performs worse than the non-shadow version due to the hit to its bulk. That said, it is still likely to grab shields from opponents through its fast-charging moves and unpredictability.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#193
NormalNormal-type
#31
Great LeagueGreat League
#1130
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#838
Master LeagueMaster League
#369

Shadow Porygon-Z Type Chart

Shadow Porygon-Z takes increased damage from:Shadow Porygon-Z takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%

Shadow Porygon-Z takes reduced damage from:Shadow Porygon-Z takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%

Shadow Porygon-Z best moveset

Moves

Lock-On + Blizzard

Normal
NormalLock-On
IceBlizzard
Shadow Porygon-Z's best Normal-type moveset is Lock-On / Blizzard, with 14.83 DPS and 227.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Snow weather. Shadow Porygon-Z ranks #31 (A Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.
1.NormalLock-OnNormalHyper Beam14.8817.25264.7
2.NormalLock-OnNormalTri Attack14.5516.87258.9
3.NormalLock-OnGrassSolar Beam13.4515.59239.3
4.ElectricCharge BeamNormalTri Attack13.3315.46237.2
5.ElectricCharge BeamNormalHyper Beam13.0915.18232.9
6.NormalHidden PowerNormalTri Attack13.0615.14232.4
7.NormalLock-OnElectricZap Cannon12.8014.84227.7
8.NormalLock-OnIceBlizzard12.7914.83227.5
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗
  • NormalHidden Power15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hidden Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

    Effects
    Hidden Power has no special effects.
    See Hidden Power details page ↗
  • NormalLock-On2100.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Lock-On
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage2
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.4s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage1
    Energy5

    Effects
    Lock-On has no special effects.
    See Lock-On details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricZap Cannon1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Zap Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.8s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Zap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Zap Cannon details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • IceBlizzard1301003.0s
    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
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy75

    Effects
    Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Blizzard details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam 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 ↗
  • NormalTri Attack *75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tri Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Tri Attack has a 50.0% chance to:

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

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

Shadow Porygon-Z CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Porygon-Z reaches a maximum of 3,266 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,718–1,866 CP, rising to 2,148–2,333 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,338–1,400 CP.

Max CPMax CP3266 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1338 CP - 1400 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1783 CP - 1866 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1718 CP - 1866 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2148 CP - 2333 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 Porygon-Z Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
146 CP2144 CP3243 CP
4342 CP5440 CP6539 CP
7637 CP8736 CP9835 CP
10933 CP111026 CP121120 CP
131213 CP141306 CP151400 CP
161493 CP171586 CP181680 CP
191773 CP201866 CP211960 CP
222053 CP232146 CP242240 CP
252333 CP262426 CP272520 CP
282613 CP292706 CP302800 CP
312846 CP322893 CP332940 CP
342986 CP353033 CP363080 CP
373126 CP383173 CP393220 CP
403266 CP413308 CP423349 CP
433391 CP443434 CP453476 CP
463519 CP473562 CP483605 CP
493649 CP503693 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#474
Height0.9 m
Weight34 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PorygonPorygon
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
  • Special Item: Upgrade
Porygon2Porygon2
Porygon2Porygon2
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z
  • Porygon evolves into Porygon2 which costs 25 Candy. You need to use a Upgrade to evolve.
  • Porygon2 evolves into Porygon-Z which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Porygon-Z
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Porygon-Z

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

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

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

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Shadow Porygon-Z family

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

PorygonPorygon
Porygon2Porygon2
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z
Shadow Porygon (Shadow)Shadow Porygon
Shadow Porygon2 (Shadow)Shadow Porygon2
Shadow Porygon-Z (Shadow)Shadow Porygon-Z

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.75
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Porygon-Z

Shadow Porygon-Z high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Porygon-Z. 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 Porygon-Z Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Porygon-Z Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
Diamond, PearlAdditional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its programming was modified to enable work in alien dimensions. It did not work as planned.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIts programming was modified to enable it to travel through alien dimensions. Seems there might have been an error...
X, Omega RubyAdditional software was installed to make it a better Pokémon. It began acting oddly, however.
Y, Alpha SapphireIts programming was modified to enable it to travel through alien dimensions. Seems there might have been an error...
SunIn order to create a more advanced Pokémon, an additional program was installed, but apparently it contained a defect that makes it move oddly.
MoonIts program was modified to facilitate extra-dimensional activities, but that led to noticeably strange behavior.
Ultra SunIts behavior is noticeably unstable, which is apparently due to the incompetence of the engineer who updated its programming.
Ultra MoonA faulty update was added to its programming. Its behavior is noticeably strange, so the experiment may have been a failure.
SwordPorygon-Z had a program installed to allow it to move between dimensions, but the program also caused instability in Porygon-Z’s behavior.
ShieldSome say an additional program made this Pokémon evolve, but even academics can’t agree on whether Porygon-Z is really an evolution.
Legends: ArceusA curious item induced this evolution. The Pokémon's offensive capabilities have greatly increased, but the strangeness of its behavior has magnified in equal measure. This worries me.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Porygon-Z’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Normal-type Pokémon, Shadow Porygon-Z is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Porygon-Z in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Porygon-Z in Pokémon GO are Lock-On and Hyper Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.248 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 264.72.

How does Shadow Porygon-Z perform in Raids?

Shadow Porygon-Z is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Porygon-Z rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Shadow Porygon-Z is a solid A-Tier Normal-type attacker, ranking at number #31. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Porygon-Z?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Porygon-Z: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

What is Shadow Porygon-Z’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Porygon-Z’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3266 CP and 3693 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Porygon-Z be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Porygon-Z can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Porygon-Z Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Porygon-Z cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.