Bite + Dark Pulse
Shadow Zweilous's best Dark-type moveset is Bite / Dark Pulse, with 10.47 DPS and 131.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Zweilous ranks #140 (D Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
Shadow Zweilous is a Dark and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,839 CP and is weak to Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bite / Dark Pulse. It is boosted by Fog and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shadow Zweilous takes increased damage from:
Fairy256.0%
Bug160.0%
Dragon160.0%
Fighting160.0%
Ice160.0%
Shadow Zweilous takes reduced damage from:
Psychic39.1%
Dark62.5%
Electric62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Grass62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Bite | Dragon Pulse | 8.79 | 10.52 | 132.0 |
| 2. | Dragon Breath | Dragon Pulse | 8.79 | 10.52 | 132.0 |
| 3. | Bite | Dark Pulse | 8.74 | 10.47 | 131.3 |
| 4. | Dragon Breath | Dark Pulse | 8.74 | 10.47 | 131.3 |
| 5. | Bite |  Body Slam | 7.97 | 9.55 | 119.7 |
| 6. | Dragon Breath | Body Slam | 7.97 | 9.55 | 119.7 |
| 7. | Bite | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| 8. | Dragon Breath | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Bite
6
4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Dragon Breath640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Dark Pulse80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Dragon Pulse90503.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Body Slam50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
The following chart shows Shadow Zweilous's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Zweilous'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 Zweilous has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Zweilous reaches a maximum of 1,839 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 943–1,051 CP, rising to 1,179–1,313 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 742–788 CP.
 Max CP | 1839 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 742 CP - 788 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 990 CP - 1051 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 943 CP - 1051 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1179 CP - 1313 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Zweilous Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 CP | 2 | 81 CP | 3 | 137 CP |
| 4 | 192 CP | 5 | 248 CP | 6 | 303 CP |
| 7 | 359 CP | 8 | 414 CP | 9 | 470 CP |
| 10 | 525 CP | 11 | 578 CP | 12 | 630 CP |
| 13 | 683 CP | 14 | 735 CP | 15 | 788 CP |
| 16 | 840 CP | 17 | 893 CP | 18 | 946 CP |
| 19 | 998 CP | 20 | 1051 CP | 21 | 1103 CP |
| 22 | 1156 CP | 23 | 1208 CP | 24 | 1261 CP |
| 25 | 1313 CP | 26 | 1366 CP | 27 | 1419 CP |
| 28 | 1471 CP | 29 | 1524 CP | 30 | 1576 CP |
| 31 | 1603 CP | 32 | 1629 CP | 33 | 1655 CP |
| 34 | 1681 CP | 35 | 1708 CP | 36 | 1734 CP |
| 37 | 1760 CP | 38 | 1786 CP | 39 | 1813 CP |
| 40 | 1839 CP | 41 | 1862 CP | 42 | 1886 CP |
| 43 | 1909 CP | 44 | 1933 CP | 45 | 1957 CP |
| 46 | 1981 CP | 47 | 2006 CP | 48 | 2030 CP |
| 49 | 2054 CP | 50 | 2079 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Zweilous's Dark and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Zweilous.
Dark DragonMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #634 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Zweilous in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Deino
Zweilous
Hydreigon
Dynamax Deino
Dynamax Zweilous
Dynamax Hydreigon
Shadow Deino
Shadow Zweilous
Shadow Hydreigon| Purification cost | 5 Candy |
|---|---|
| 5000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Zweilous Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Zweilous 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 Zweilous in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Zweilous. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Black | After it has eaten up all the food in its territory, it moves to another area. Its two heads do not get along. |
| White | Since their two heads do not get along and compete with each other for food, they always eat too much. |
| Black 2, White 2 | The two heads do not get along. Whichever head eats more than the other gets to be the leader. |
| X, Omega Ruby | The two heads do not get along. Whichever head eats more than the other gets to be the leader. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | After it has eaten up all the food in its territory, it moves to another area. Its two heads do not get along. |
| Sword | While hunting for prey, Zweilous wanders its territory, its two heads often bickering over which way to go. |
| Shield | Their two heads will fight each other over a single piece of food. Zweilous are covered in scars even without battling others. |
The best moves for Shadow Zweilous in Pokémon GO are Bite and Dark Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.47 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 131.3.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dark and Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water, and Psychic-type moves.
Shadow Zweilous’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,839 CP and 2,079 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Zweilous can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Zweilous cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Zweilous: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Shadow Zweilous
Shiny Shadow Zweilous
