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Chesnaught Shadow

Shadow Chesnaught Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Chesnaught 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

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Chesnaught level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–10 of 21

Shadow Chesnaught Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Chesnaught in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#464 of 1153 · F Tier

Low Kick

Multipurpose

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Ultra League

#278 of 850 · F Tier

Low Kick

Multipurpose

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Master League

#125 of 409 · B Tier

Low Kick

Multipurpose

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Great League (Mega Edition)

#486 of 1210 · F Tier

Low Kick

Multipurpose

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#322 of 912 · F Tier

Low Kick

Multipurpose

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Master League (Mega Edition)

#153 of 470 · C Tier

Low Kick

Multipurpose

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

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 Chesnaught PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Grass type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Fighting type

100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 20% and reduce the User's Defense by 20%

Shadow Chesnaught Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Chesnaught can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fighting-, Rock-, and Grass-type damage. Low Kick and Vine Whip match Shadow Chesnaught's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

6

Energy

8

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

13

Energy

7

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.9s

DPS

13

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

11

Energy

8

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

5

Energy

8

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Low Kick

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Smack Down

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Vine Whip

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Shadow Chesnaught Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Chesnaught can learn 7 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Grass-, Normal-, Steel-, Fighting-, and Electric-type damage. Energy Ball, Frenzy Plant, Solar Beam, and Superpower match Shadow Chesnaught's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

90

Energy

-50

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s – 3.9s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.5s

DPE

2

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-45

DPE

2.22

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

10

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

85

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.2s – 3.5s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

180

Energy

-100

Duration

5.0s

Damage window

2.8s – 4.8s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-80

DPE

1.88

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

85

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

85

Energy

-40

DPE

2.13

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 20% and reduce the User's Defense by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

50

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-40

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Energy Ball

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Frenzy Plant

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Frustration

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%39.1%100%100%62.5%100%

Gyro Ball

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Solar Beam

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Superpower

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Thunder Punch

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Second charged move cost

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

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant make up Shadow Chesnaught's best raid moveset, dealing 16.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Chesnaught for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Chesnaught's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Low Kick with Superpower and Frenzy Plant. Shadow Chesnaught's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Chesnaught learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Chesnaught can learn 3 fast moves and 7 charged moves. Frenzy Plant is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

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

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Chesnaught costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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