Shadow Poliwag 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 Poliwag level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
2
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
3
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
4
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
5
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99
6
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99
7
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99
8
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99
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Shadow Poliwag Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Shadow Poliwag PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Shadow Poliwag Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Bubble
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
11
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Shadow Poliwag Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-40
DPE
1.63
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
50
Energy
-50
DPE
1
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-45
DPE
1.44
Archetype
Compare charged moves
50
-33
2.0s
25
45
-33
2.0s
22.5
10
-33
2.0s
5
60
-33
2.5s
24
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Bubble Beam | 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% |
Mud Bomb | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Poliwag carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Poliwag's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Bubble and Bubble Beam make up Shadow Poliwag's best raid moveset, dealing 4.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Poliwag for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Poliwag's best PvP moveset?
In Little League, the recommended moveset is Mud Shot with Body Slam and Mud Bomb. Shadow Poliwag's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Poliwag learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Poliwag can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves.
How much does Shadow Poliwag's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Poliwag costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.
