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Shadow Empoleon 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
No Weather
Sunny / Clear
Rainy
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Windy
Snow
Fog
Shadow Empoleon level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
16.72
187.6
897.3s
13.72
2
16.36
183.5
917.1s
13.45
3
15.69
176.0
956.3s
12.85
4
15.36
172.3
976.9s
12.61
5
13.59
152.5
1103.5s
11.15
6
13.50
151.5
1111.2s
11.08
7
13.35
149.9
1123.3s
10.97
8
13.23
148.5
1133.4s
10.88
9
12.92
144.9
1161.4s
10.58
10
12.88
144.5
1165.0s
10.56
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Shadow Empoleon Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
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 Empoleon PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Shadow Empoleon can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Shadow Empoleon Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Metal Claw
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
7
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Ice
Rock
Fairy
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Electric
Steel
Metal Sound
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
8
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Ice
Rock
Fairy
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Electric
Steel
Steel Wing
Trainer Battles
Power
7
Energy
5
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Ice
Rock
Fairy
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Electric
Steel
Compare fast moves
6
5
0.5s
12
4
6
0.5s
8
14
8
1.0s
14
13
7
1.0s
13
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Metal Claw | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Metal Sound | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Steel Wing | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Waterfall | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Shadow Empoleon Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
140
Energy
-75
DPE
1.87
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ground
Flying
Dragon
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Ice
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-40
DPE
1.75
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Fighting
Bug
- Resisted by
Electric
Rock
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
110
Energy
-65
DPE
1.69
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Ice
Rock
Fairy
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Electric
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-40
DPE
2
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Fire
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Water
Grass
Dragon
Trainer Battles
Power
130
Energy
-75
DPE
1.73
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Fire
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Water
Grass
Dragon
Compare charged moves
130
-100
3.0s
43.33
70
-33
2.5s
28
100
-100
2.5s
40
90
-50
2.0s
45
135
-100
3.5s
38.57
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blizzard | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Drill Peck | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Flash Cannon | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Hydro Cannon | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Hydro Pump | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Empoleon carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Empoleon's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon make up Shadow Empoleon's best raid moveset, dealing 16.7 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Empoleon for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Empoleon's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Metal Sound with Hydro Cannon and Drill Peck. Shadow Empoleon's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Empoleon learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Empoleon can learn 4 fast moves and 5 charged moves. Hydro Cannon is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Shadow Empoleon's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Empoleon costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
