Shadow Kingler 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 Kingler level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
15.91
132.4
943.0s
12.31
2
15.77
131.2
951.0s
12.14
3
15.53
129.2
966.0s
11.97
4
15.52
129.1
966.8s
11.96
5
14.61
121.6
1026.5s
11.28
6
14.57
121.3
1029.2s
11.26
7
12.60
104.9
1190.4s
9.74
8
12.59
104.8
1191.2s
9.73
9
11.92
99.2
1258.4s
9.18
10
11.88
98.8
1263.1s
9.15
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Shadow Kingler Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#1009 of 1152 · F Tier

Ultra League
#638 of 849 · F Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#1073 of 1208 · F Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#698 of 910 · 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 Kingler PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Shadow Kingler Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Bubble
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
11
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
7
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
10
12
1.0s
10
6
5
0.5s
12
4
6
0.5s
8
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bubble | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Metal Claw | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Mud Shot | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Shadow Kingler Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
85
Energy
-50
DPE
1.7
Archetype
Effect
12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 50%
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
35
Energy
-35
DPE
1
Archetype
Effect
50% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-40
DPE
1.75
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-50
DPE
1.6
Archetype
Compare charged moves
85
-50
2.0s
42.5
10
-33
2.0s
5
55
-33
1.5s
36.67
35
-33
2.0s
17.5
65
-50
3.0s
21.67
45
-33
1.5s
30
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crabhammer | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Frustration | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Razor Shell | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Vice Grip | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Water Pulse | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
X Scissor | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Kingler carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Kingler's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Bubble and Crabhammer make up Shadow Kingler's best raid moveset, dealing 15.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Kingler for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Kingler's best PvP moveset?
In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Mud Shot with Crabhammer and Vice Grip. Shadow Kingler's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Kingler learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Kingler can learn 3 fast moves and 6 charged moves. Mud Shot is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Shadow Kingler's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Kingler costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.








































