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

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Shadow Swinub Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Swinub 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 Swinub level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Tackle
Icy Wind
3.77
12.7
3983.0s
2.17
2
Tackle
Body Slam
3.77
12.7
3983.0s
2.17
3
Tackle
Rock Slide
3.77
12.7
3983.0s
2.17
4
Powder Snow
Icy Wind
2.49
8.4
6020.3s
1.43
5
Powder Snow
Body Slam
2.49
8.4
6020.3s
1.43
6
Powder Snow
Rock Slide
2.49
8.4
6020.3s
1.43

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Shadow Swinub PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Icy Wind

Ice type

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

Shadow Swinub Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

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

Powder Snow

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Snow

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

Powder Snow
6
15
1.0s
6
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Powder Snow	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	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 Swinub Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Swinub can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-, Ice-, and Rock-type damage. Icy Wind matches Shadow Swinub'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

-40

DPE

1.63

Archetype

Icy Wind

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.2s – 3.0s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Effect

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

Rock Slide

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

Compare charged moves

Body Slam
50
-33
2.0s
25
Icy Wind
65
-33
3.5s
18.57
Rock Slide
75
-50
2.5s
30

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%
Icy Wind	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Rock Slide	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 Swinub carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tackle and Icy Wind make up Shadow Swinub's best raid moveset, dealing 3.8 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Swinub for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Shadow Swinub learn in Pokémon GO?

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

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

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Swinub costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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