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

Shadow Squirtle Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Squirtle 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 Squirtle level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Bubble
Aqua Tail
4.94
25.2
3033.9s
3.32
2
Tackle
Aqua Tail
4.71
24.0
3181.9s
3.16
3
Bubble
Aqua Jet
4.51
23.0
3326.2s
3.03
4
Bubble
Water Pulse
4.48
22.8
3351.9s
3.01
5
Tackle
Aqua Jet
4.36
22.2
3440.9s
2.93
6
Tackle
Water Pulse
4.27
21.7
3515.5s
2.86

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Shadow Squirtle Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

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

Little League

#132 of 168 · C Tier

Bubble

Fast Charge

Aqua Tail

Spam/Bait

Aqua Jet

Spam/Bait

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 Squirtle PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Shadow Squirtle Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Squirtle can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water- and Normal-type damage. Bubble matches Shadow Squirtle'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

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

Bubble
10
12
1.0s
10
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

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%
Tackle	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Shadow Squirtle Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Squirtle can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water-type damage. Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, and Water Pulse match Shadow Squirtle's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aqua Jet

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.0s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Archetype

Aqua Tail

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Water Pulse

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.7s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Aqua Jet
45
-33
2.5s
18
Aqua Tail
50
-33
2.0s
25
Water Pulse
65
-50
3.0s
21.67

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Aqua Jet	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Aqua Tail	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Water Pulse	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

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

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Bubble and Aqua Tail make up Shadow Squirtle's best raid moveset, dealing 4.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Squirtle for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Squirtle's best PvP moveset?

In Little League, the recommended moveset is Bubble with Aqua Tail and Aqua Jet. Shadow Squirtle's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Squirtle learn in Pokémon GO?

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

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

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

Charizard

Wartortle

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