Shadow Golem 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 Golem level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
13.17
151.9
1139.1s
10.86
2
13.06
150.7
1148.4s
10.78
3
12.94
149.2
1159.5s
10.69
4
12.88
148.6
1164.4s
10.65
5
12.56
144.9
1194.3s
10.34
6
12.46
143.8
1203.5s
10.27
7
12.36
142.5
1214.0s
10.19
8
12.30
141.9
1219.4s
10.15
9
12.20
140.8
1229.2s
10.08
10
12.20
140.7
1229.7s
10.08
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Shadow Golem Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Great League
#1080 of 1152 · F Tier
Ultra League
#824 of 849 · F Tier
Master League
#392 of 409 · F Tier
Great League (Mega Edition)
#1139 of 1208 · F Tier
Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#887 of 911 · F Tier
Master League (Mega Edition)
#449 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 Golem PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Rock type
10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%
Shadow Golem Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Mud Shot
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Mud Slap
Trainer Battles
Power
11
Energy
10
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Rock Throw
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
5
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
4
6
0.5s
8
19
13
1.5s
12.67
13
8
1.0s
13
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mud Shot | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Mud Slap | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Throw | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Shadow Golem Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
60
Energy
-45
DPE
1.33
Archetype
Effect
10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%
Trainer Battles
Power
120
Energy
-65
DPE
1.85
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
50
Energy
-40
DPE
1.25
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
100
Energy
-55
DPE
1.82
Archetype
Compare charged moves
70
-33
3.5s
20
140
-100
3.5s
40
10
-33
2.0s
5
50
-33
2.0s
25
105
-100
2.5s
42
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ancient Power | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Earthquake | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Frustration | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Rock Blast | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Stone Edge | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Golem carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Golem's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Rock Throw and Earthquake make up Shadow Golem's best raid moveset, dealing 13.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Golem for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Golem's best PvP moveset?
In Master League, the recommended moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge. Shadow Golem's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Golem learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Golem can learn 3 fast moves and 5 charged moves.
How much does Shadow Golem's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Golem costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
