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

Shadow Rookidee Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Rookidee 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 Rookidee level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Air Slash
Sky Attack
4.41
12.4
3403.5s
2.34
2
Air Slash
Payback
4.41
12.4
3403.5s
2.34
3
Peck
Sky Attack
3.76
10.6
3993.6s
1.99
4
Peck
Payback
3.76
10.6
3993.6s
1.99
5
Sand Attack
Sky Attack
3.17
9.0
4730.8s
1.68
6
Sand Attack
Payback
3.17
9.0
4730.8s
1.68

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Shadow Rookidee PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

None of the moves Shadow Rookidee can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.

Shadow Rookidee Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Rookidee can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying- and Ground-type damage. Air Slash and Peck match Shadow Rookidee's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Air Slash

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Peck

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Sand Attack

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.6s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Air Slash
12
8
1.0s
12
Peck
10
10
1.0s
10
Sand Attack
4
7
0.5s
8

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Air Slash	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Peck	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Sand Attack	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%

Shadow Rookidee Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Rookidee can learn 2 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dark- and Flying-type damage. Sky Attack matches Shadow Rookidee's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Payback

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-100

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

0.9s – 1.8s

DPE

0.95

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-60

DPE

1.83

Archetype

Sky Attack

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.5s – 1.7s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Payback
95
-100
2.0s
47.5
Sky Attack
80
-50
2.0s
40

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Payback	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Sky Attack	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Rookidee carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Air Slash and Sky Attack make up Shadow Rookidee's best raid moveset, dealing 4.4 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Rookidee for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Shadow Rookidee learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Rookidee can learn 3 fast moves and 2 charged moves.

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

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Rookidee costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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