Dragon Breath + Fusion Bolt
Shadow Zekrom's best moveset is Dragon Breath and Fusion Bolt, with 20.40 DPS (damage per second) and 443.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather.
Shadow Zekrom is a Legendary Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,038 CP and is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Dragon Breath / Fusion Bolt. It is boosted by Windy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shadow Zekrom takes increased damage from:
Dragon160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Ground160.0%
Ice160.0%
Shadow Zekrom takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Grass62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Dragon Breath | Fusion Bolt | 18.37 | 20.40 | 443.2 |
| 2. | Dragon Breath | Wild Charge | 18.19 | 20.20 | 438.9 |
| 3. | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 17.95 | 19.93 | 433.1 |
| 4. | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 17.75 | 19.71 | 428.4 |
| 5. | Dragon Breath | Outrage | 17.24 | 19.15 | 416.2 |
| 6. | Charge Beam | Outrage | 16.63 | 18.47 | 401.4 |
| 7. | Dragon Breath |  Flash Cannon | 14.43 | 16.03 | 348.4 |
| 8. | Dragon Breath |  Crunch | 13.75 | 15.28 | 332.1 |
Dragon Breath
6
4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Charge Beam7141.0s| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Outrage110504.0s| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Wild Charge90502.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.0s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialWild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Fusion Bolt *1401002.0s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
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 |
Flash Cannon1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
The following chart shows Shadow Zekrom's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Zekrom'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 Zekrom has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Zekrom reaches a maximum of 4,038 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,145–2,307 CP, rising to 2,682–2,884 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,663–1,731 CP.
 Max CP | 4038 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1663 CP - 1731 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2217 CP - 2307 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2145 CP - 2307 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 2682 CP - 2884 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Zekrom 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 | 57 CP | 2 | 179 CP | 3 | 300 CP |
| 4 | 422 CP | 5 | 544 CP | 6 | 666 CP |
| 7 | 788 CP | 8 | 910 CP | 9 | 1032 CP |
| 10 | 1154 CP | 11 | 1269 CP | 12 | 1384 CP |
| 13 | 1500 CP | 14 | 1615 CP | 15 | 1731 CP |
| 16 | 1846 CP | 17 | 1961 CP | 18 | 2077 CP |
| 19 | 2192 CP | 20 | 2307 CP | 21 | 2423 CP |
| 22 | 2538 CP | 23 | 2654 CP | 24 | 2769 CP |
| 25 | 2884 CP | 26 | 3000 CP | 27 | 3115 CP |
| 28 | 3231 CP | 29 | 3346 CP | 30 | 3462 CP |
| 31 | 3519 CP | 32 | 3577 CP | 33 | 3635 CP |
| 34 | 3692 CP | 35 | 3750 CP | 36 | 3808 CP |
| 37 | 3865 CP | 38 | 3923 CP | 39 | 3981 CP |
| 40 | 4038 CP | 41 | 4090 CP | 42 | 4141 CP |
| 43 | 4193 CP | 44 | 4245 CP | 45 | 4298 CP |
| 46 | 4351 CP | 47 | 4404 CP | 48 | 4457 CP |
| 49 | 4511 CP | 50 | 4565 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Zekrom's Dragon and Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Zekrom.
Dragon ElectricMega 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 | #644 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.9 m |
| Weight | 345 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | No |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 100100000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Zekrom in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Zekrom
Shadow Zekrom| Purification cost | 20 Candy |
|---|---|
| 20000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| 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 Zekrom Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Zekrom 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 Zekrom in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Zekrom. 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 | Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail. |
| White | This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity. |
| Black 2, White 2 | This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world. |
| X, Omega Ruby | This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail. |
| Sword | When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings. |
| Shield | Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom’s lightning. |
The best moves for Shadow Zekrom in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Fusion Bolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 20.4 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 443.2.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water, and Electric-type moves.
Shadow Zekrom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4,038 CP and 4,565 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Zekrom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Zekrom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Zekrom: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
Regular Shadow Zekrom
Shiny Shadow Zekrom
