Shadow Obstagoon 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 Obstagoon level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
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Shadow Obstagoon Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#678 of 1153 · F Tier

Ultra League
#532 of 850 · F Tier

Master League
#338 of 409 · F Tier

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

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

Master League (Mega Edition)
#359 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 Obstagoon PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Dark type
100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25% and reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Shadow Obstagoon Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
6
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
Fast Attack Type Coverage
Shadow Obstagoon Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
55
Energy
-35
DPE
1.57
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
130
Energy
-100
Duration
3.0s
Damage window
1.6s – 2.6s
DPE
1.3
Weather boost
Trainer Battles
Power
130
Energy
-75
DPE
1.73
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
150
Energy
-80
DPE
1.88
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
50
Energy
-35
DPE
1.43
Archetype
Effect
12.5% 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 Obstagoon carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Obstagoon's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Lick and Hyper Beam make up Shadow Obstagoon's best raid moveset, dealing 11.4 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Obstagoon for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Obstagoon's best PvP moveset?
In Master League, the recommended moveset is Counter with Night Slash and Cross Chop. Shadow Obstagoon's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Obstagoon learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Obstagoon can learn 2 fast moves and 6 charged moves. Obstruct is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Shadow Obstagoon's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Obstagoon costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.









































