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

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Shadow Onix Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Onix 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 Onix level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Rock Throw
Breaking Swipe
5.96
48.7
2515.9s
4.57
2
Rock Throw
Rock Slide
5.72
46.7
2623.0s
4.39
3
Tackle
Breaking Swipe
5.53
45.2
2712.9s
4.24
4
Rock Throw
Heavy Slam
5.51
45.1
2721.9s
4.23
5
Tackle
Rock Slide
5.31
43.4
2825.6s
4.07
6
Rock Throw
Iron Head
5.27
43.1
2848.1s
4.03
7
Rock Throw
Stone Edge
5.16
42.2
2908.7s
3.95
8
Tackle
Heavy Slam
5.02
41.0
2988.8s
3.85
9
Rock Throw
Sand Tomb
4.72
38.6
3176.0s
3.62
10
Tackle
Iron Head
4.71
38.5
3187.2s
3.61

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Shadow Onix Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

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

Great League

#946 of 1153 · F Tier

Rock Throw

Heavy Damage

Rock Slide

General

Sand Tomb

Debuff

Great League (Mega Edition)

#1002 of 1210 · F Tier

Rock Throw

Heavy Damage

Rock Slide

General

Sand Tomb

Debuff

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 Onix PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Breaking Swipe

Dragon type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Sand Tomb

Ground type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Shadow Onix Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Onix can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Rock- and Normal-type damage. Rock Throw matches Shadow Onix's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

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

Archetype

Tackle

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Rock Throw
13
8
1.0s
13
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Rock Throw	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Tackle	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Shadow Onix Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Onix can learn 7 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dragon-, Normal-, Steel-, Rock-, and Ground-type damage. Rock Slide, Sand Tomb, and Stone Edge match Shadow Onix's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Breaking Swipe

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s – 0.9s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Frustration

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Heavy Slam

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.4

Archetype

Iron Head

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.7

Archetype

Rock Slide

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 2.4s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Sand Tomb

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 4.0s

DPE

1.82

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.22

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

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

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Breaking Swipe
45
-33
1.0s
45
Frustration
10
-33
2.0s
5
Heavy Slam
70
-50
2.0s
35
Iron Head
60
-50
2.0s
30
Rock Slide
75
-50
2.5s
30
Sand Tomb
60
-33
4.0s
15
Stone Edge
105
-100
2.5s
42

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Breaking Swipe	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	39.1%
Frustration	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Heavy Slam	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%
Iron Head	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%
Rock Slide	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Sand Tomb	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	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 Onix carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Onix's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Rock Throw and Breaking Swipe make up Shadow Onix's best raid moveset, dealing 6.0 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Onix for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Onix's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Rock Throw with Rock Slide and Sand Tomb. Shadow Onix's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Onix learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Onix can learn 2 fast moves and 7 charged moves. Iron Head and Rock Slide are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Shadow Onix's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Onix costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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