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

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Shadow Poliwag Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Poliwag 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 Poliwag level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Bubble
Bubble Beam
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
2
Bubble
Mud Bomb
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
3
Bubble
Body Slam
4.17
14.3
3599.7s
2.41
4
Mud Shot
Bubble Beam
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99
5
Mud Shot
Mud Bomb
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99
6
Mud Shot
Body Slam
3.44
11.8
4354.6s
1.99

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Shadow Poliwag Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

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

Little League

#76 of 168 · B Tier

Mud Shot

Fast Charge

Body Slam

Spam/Bait

Mud Bomb

General

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 Poliwag PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Bubble Beam

Water type

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

Shadow Poliwag Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Poliwag can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water- and Ground-type damage. Bubble matches Shadow Poliwag's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bubble

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Fast Charge

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Mud Shot

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

Archetype

Fast Charge

Type effectiveness

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

Compare fast moves

Bubble
10
12
1.0s
10
Mud Shot
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%
Mud Shot	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%

Shadow Poliwag Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Poliwag can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-, Water-, and Ground-type damage. Bubble Beam matches Shadow Poliwag's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Body Slam

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Spam/Bait

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: None
Resisted by: Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel

Bubble Beam

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.6s – 1.8s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

0.63

Archetype

Debuff Spam

Effect

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

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Mud Bomb

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.9s – 2.3s

DPE

1.82

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.44

Archetype

General

Type effectiveness

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

Compare charged moves

Body Slam
50
-33
2.0s
25
Bubble Beam
45
-33
2.0s
22.5
Mud Bomb
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%
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

Frequently 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 3 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.

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