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

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Shadow Golem Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Golem 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 Golem level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Rock Throw
Earthquake
13.17
151.9
1139.1s
10.86
2
Rock Throw
Rock Blast
13.06
150.7
1148.4s
10.78
3
Mud Slap
Earthquake
12.94
149.2
1159.5s
10.69
4
Mud Slap
Rock Blast
12.88
148.6
1164.4s
10.65
5
Rock Throw
Stone Edge
12.56
144.9
1194.3s
10.34
6
Mud Shot
Earthquake
12.46
143.8
1203.5s
10.27
7
Rock Throw
Ancient Power
12.36
142.5
1214.0s
10.19
8
Mud Slap
Stone Edge
12.30
141.9
1219.4s
10.15
9
Mud Shot
Rock Blast
12.20
140.8
1229.2s
10.08

10
Mud Slap
Ancient Power
12.20
140.7
1229.7s
10.08

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Shadow Golem Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

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

Great League

#1019 of 1141 · F Tier

Mud Slap

Stone Edge

Earthquake

Ultra League

#796 of 841 · F Tier

Mud Slap

Stone Edge

Earthquake

Master League

#382 of 405 · F Tier

Mud Slap

Earthquake

Stone Edge

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

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

Ancient Power

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

Shadow Golem can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground- and Rock-type damage. Mud Shot, Mud Slap, and Rock Throw match Shadow Golem's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Mud Shot

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Mud Slap

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.4s

DPS

12.67

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Rock Throw

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Compare fast moves

Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
8
Mud Slap
19
13
1.5s
12.67
Rock Throw
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

Shadow Golem can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Rock- and Ground-type damage. Ancient Power, Earthquake, Rock Blast, and Stone Edge match Shadow Golem's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Ancient Power

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.9s – 3.1s

DPE

2.12

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Effect

10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Earthquake

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy

-100

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.4s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

120

Energy

-65

DPE

1.85

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Rock Blast

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.5s – 1.9s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.25

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Stone Edge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

0.9s – 2.3s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-55

DPE

1.82

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Compare charged moves

Ancient Power
70
-33
3.5s
20
Earthquake
140
-100
3.5s
40
Rock Blast
50
-33
2.0s
25
Stone Edge
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%
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

Frequently 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 4 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.

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