Shadow Donphan Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
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 Donphan level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
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1–10 of 24
Shadow Donphan Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#848 of 1153 · F Tier

Ultra League
#582 of 850 · F Tier

Master League
#289 of 409 · F Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#909 of 1210 · F Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#632 of 912 · F Tier

Master League (Mega Edition)
#383 of 470 · F Tier
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 Donphan PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Shadow Donphan Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Gyms & Raids
Power
20
Energy
11
Duration
1.5s
Damage window
0.9s – 1.2s
DPS
13.33
Weather boost
Trainer Battles
Power
12
Energy
8
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
6
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Mud Slap
Trainer Battles
Power
11
Energy
10
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
3
Duration
1 turn
Archetype
Compare fast moves
Fast Attack Type Coverage
Shadow Donphan Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-40
DPE
1.63
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
120
Energy
-65
DPE
1.85
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-50
DPE
1.4
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
90
Energy
-50
Duration
3.0s
Damage window
1.4s – 2.8s
DPE
1.8
Weather boost
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-60
DPE
1.5
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-45
DPE
1.44
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%
Compare charged moves
Charged Attack Type Coverage
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Donphan carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Donphan's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Mud Slap and Earthquake make up Shadow Donphan's best raid moveset, dealing 13.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Donphan for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Donphan's best PvP moveset?
In Master League, the recommended moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Trailblaze. Shadow Donphan's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Donphan learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Donphan can learn 4 fast moves and 6 charged moves.
How much does Shadow Donphan's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Donphan costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.









































