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Shadow Palkia

Shadow Palkia (Shadow)Water Dragon
  • rain
  • windy
Shadow Palkia is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Palkia is a Legendary Water and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,991 CP and is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Palkia Stats and Max CP

280 ATK
215 DEF
189 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4512 CP
Lvl 40
3991 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2850 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
2280 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1710 CP

Shadow Palkia's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Palkia PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

With high ATK and access to the powerful moveset combo of Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor, Shadow Palkia is among the strongest Shadow Dragons in Pokémon GO. While it loses bulk due to the Shadow nerf, it does roughly 6% more damage than Origin Forme Palkia.

The best comparison for Shadow Palkia is Shadow Salamence, a premier Dragon-type attacker that also primarily utilizes Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor in Raids. Even though Shadow Palkia is bulkier and does marginally higher damage, the Gen 3 Pseudo Legendary has some perks to its credit. Aside from being cheaper and easier to power up, Shadow Salamence also packs Outrage as a second Charged Attack, a move that Palkia doesn't learn in Pokémon GO. With this, Shadow Salamence is able to fire off an Outrage in those situations when it's about to faint and is unable to employ Draco Meteor. This gives Shadow Salamence a definitive edge over Shadow Palkia, making the former more efficient in Raid battles.

Moreover, Shadow Haxorus is the top Shadow Dragon type, who convincingly outperforms Shadow Palkia as well as Shadow Salamence due to its access to Breaking Swipe.

Shadow Palkia is indeed somewhat inferior in utility (not power) to some other Dragon types, but with hard-hitting Dragons always coming in handy in the Raids meta, it's not a bad decision to invest in Shadow Palkia if you get one with high IVs (particularly 15 ATK).

Coming to the Water typing, Shadow Palkia learns none of the Water-type Fast Attacks from Pokémon GO even in the Main Series Games. As such, this Legendary has no use as a Water Pokémon.

Strictly give Shadow Palkia only Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor for PvE, and also Aqua Tail as a second Charged Attack if you have the resources to unlock it and want to also use it in PvP.

Shadow Palkia PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Palkia's high ATK and stats in general make it best only for the Master League.

🟣 Master League

With an explosive ATK and the rare distinction of being a Dragon type not weak to Ice and also resisting Steel-type moves, Shadow Palkia is a monster in the Master League meta.

The high energy gains of Dragon Breath and quick access to Aqua Tail help Shadow Palkia beat even Zacian (Hero of Many Battles), as well as other prominent threats like Lunala, Dialga (Origin Forme), Metagross, Melmetal, Necrozma (Dusk Mane), and Lugia. These kind of wins are hardly ever achievable by a Dragon type, but Shadow Palkia impresses. In fact, it beats many Pokémon that the regular variant doesn't, including Marshadow, Yveltal, Zygarde (Complete Forme), and of course, unexpected wins like Zacian (Hero of Many Battles), Dialga (Origin Forme), Lugia, and Lunala. Of course, it loses to both Crowned Dogs and Primarina, but the Shadow is overall stronger.

Not surprisingly, Palkia (Origin Forme) is relatively stronger with wins against Eternatus, Black Kyurem, Primarina, both Crowned Dogs, and Mewtwo, but in (2-2), they are almost the same in the wins profile. Overall, your preference for Master League for the Palkia variants should be Palkia (Origin Forme) > Shadow Palkia > Palkia, with the Origin and Shadow versions not too far from each other in performance.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#83
WaterWater-type
#20
DragonDragon-type
#10
Great LeagueGreat League
#347
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#340
Master LeagueMaster League
#24

Shadow Palkia Type Chart

Shadow Palkia takes increased damage from:Shadow Palkia takes increased damage from:

DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%

Shadow Palkia takes reduced damage from:Shadow Palkia takes reduced damage from:

FireFire39.1%
WaterWater39.1%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Palkia best moveset

Moves

Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor

Dragon
DragonDragon Tail
DragonDraco Meteor
Shadow Palkia's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor, with 20.20 DPS and 415.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Palkia ranks #10 (A Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.

Dragon Tail + Aqua Tail

Water
DragonDragon Tail
WaterAqua Tail
Shadow Palkia's best Water-type moveset is Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail, with 18.47 DPS and 379.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather. Shadow Palkia ranks #20 (A Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon TailDragonDraco Meteor18.0920.20415.2
2.DragonDragon TailWaterHydro Pump17.3019.33397.2
3.DragonDragon BreathDragonDraco Meteor17.1819.20394.6
4.DragonDragon TailWaterAqua Tail16.5318.47379.6
5.DragonDragon BreathWaterHydro Pump16.3718.30376.1
6.DragonDragon TailFireFire Blast15.8717.73364.5
7.DragonDragon BreathWaterAqua Tail15.7517.60361.8
8.DragonDragon BreathFireFire Blast14.9316.69343.0
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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 ↗
  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonDraco Meteor1501003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Draco Meteor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy65

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Draco Meteor has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
    See Draco Meteor details page ↗
  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast 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 ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Shadow Palkia CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Palkia reaches a maximum of 3,991 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,118–2,280 CP, rising to 2,648–2,850 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,642–1,710 CP.

Max CPMax CP3991 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1642 CP - 1710 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2190 CP - 2280 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2118 CP - 2280 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2648 CP - 2850 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 Palkia Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
156 CP2176 CP3297 CP
4417 CP5538 CP6658 CP
7779 CP8899 CP91020 CP
101140 CP111254 CP121368 CP
131482 CP141596 CP151710 CP
161824 CP171938 CP182052 CP
192166 CP202280 CP212394 CP
222508 CP232622 CP242736 CP
252850 CP262964 CP273078 CP
283192 CP293307 CP303421 CP
313478 CP323535 CP333592 CP
343649 CP353706 CP363763 CP
373820 CP383877 CP393934 CP
403991 CP414041 CP424092 CP
434143 CP444195 CP454247 CP
464299 CP474352 CP484405 CP
494458 CP504512 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#484
Height4.2 m
Weight336 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Shadow Palkia has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Palkia
Purification cost20 Candy
20000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Palkia

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

Water Water

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

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

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Palkia family

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

PalkiaPalkia
Dynamax Palkia (Dynamax)Dynamax Palkia
Origin Forme Palkia (Origin)Origin Forme Palkia
Shadow Origin Forme Palkia (Origin Shadow)Shadow Origin Forme Palkia
Shadow Palkia (Shadow)Shadow Palkia

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Palkia

Shadow Palkia high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

Shadow PalkiaShadow PalkiaShadow PalkiaShadow Palkia

Shadow Palkia Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
PearlIt is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.
PlatinumA legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with PALKIA’s every breath.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIts total control over the boundaries of space enable it to transport itself to faraway places or even other dimensions.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with Palkia’s every breath.
X, Omega RubyIt is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
Legends: ArceusThis Pokémon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Palkia’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon, Shadow Palkia is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Palkia in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 20.203 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 415.232.

How does Shadow Palkia perform in Raids?

Shadow Palkia struggles to perform in Raids.

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

Shadow Palkia is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #20. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

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

Shadow Palkia is a solid A-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #10. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Palkia?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Palkia: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, 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 Palkia’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Palkia’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3991 CP and 4512 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Palkia be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Palkia can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Palkia Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Palkia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.