Shadow Arbok Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Shadow Arbok Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Arbok can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Arbok level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Acid
Brutal Swing
9.90
74.5
1515.2s
7.45
2
Dragon Tail
Brutal Swing
9.74
73.3
1540.8s
7.31
3
Poison Sting
Brutal Swing
9.66
72.7
1552.8s
7.26
4
Bite
Brutal Swing
9.51
71.6
1577.4s
7.17
5
Acid
Gunk Shot
8.69
65.4
1725.9s
6.53
6
Acid
Dark Pulse
8.64
65.1
1735.2s
6.50
7
Dragon Tail
Dark Pulse
8.62
64.9
1740.5s
6.48
8
Poison Sting
Gunk Shot
8.49
63.9
1767.6s
6.38
9
Dragon Tail
Gunk Shot
8.35
62.9
1795.9s
6.29
10
Bite
Dark Pulse
8.34
62.8
1798.9s
6.28

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Shadow Arbok Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Arbok in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#310 of 1153 · F Tier

Acid

Multipurpose

Brutal Swing

Spam/Bait

Wrap

Debuff

Ultra League

#637 of 850 · F Tier

Acid

Multipurpose

Brutal Swing

Spam/Bait

Wrap

Debuff

Great League (Mega Edition)

#315 of 1210 · F Tier

Acid

Multipurpose

Brutal Swing

Spam/Bait

Wrap

Debuff

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#671 of 912 · F Tier

Acid

Multipurpose

Brutal Swing

Spam/Bait

Wrap

Debuff

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Arbok PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Arbok moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Acid Spray

Poison type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%

Wrap

Normal type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Shadow Arbok Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Arbok can learn 4 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Poison-, Dark-, and Dragon-type damage. Acid and Poison Sting match Shadow Arbok's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Acid

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Bite

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Dragon Tail

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Poison Sting

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Acid
11
10
1.0s
11
Bite
6
4
0.5s
12
Dragon Tail
14
8
1.0s
14
Poison Sting
4
6
0.5s
8

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Acid	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%
Bite	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Dragon Tail	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	39.1%
Poison Sting	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%

Shadow Arbok Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Arbok can learn 7 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Poison-, Dark-, and Normal-type damage. Acid Spray, Gunk Shot, and Sludge Wave match Shadow Arbok's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Acid Spray

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.1s – 2.8s

DPE

0.4

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

0.44

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%

Brutal Swing

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.7s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Dark Pulse

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.3s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Archetype

Frustration

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Gunk Shot

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

130

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.6s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-75

DPE

1.73

Archetype

Sludge Wave

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.8s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-65

DPE

1.69

Archetype

Wrap

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.82

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Compare charged moves

Acid Spray
20
-50
3.0s
6.67
Brutal Swing
65
-33
2.0s
32.5
Dark Pulse
80
-50
3.0s
26.67
Frustration
10
-33
2.0s
5
Gunk Shot
130
-100
3.0s
43.33
Sludge Wave
105
-100
3.0s
35
Wrap
60
-33
3.0s
20

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Acid Spray	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%
Brutal Swing	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Dark Pulse	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Frustration	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Gunk Shot	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%
Sludge Wave	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%
Wrap	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Arbok carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Arbok's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Acid and Brutal Swing make up Shadow Arbok's best raid moveset, dealing 9.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Arbok for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Arbok's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Acid with Brutal Swing and Wrap. Shadow Arbok's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Arbok learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Arbok can learn 4 fast moves and 7 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Arbok's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Arbok costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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