Pokemon GO Shadow Groudon is a legendary Shadow Pokemon, making it extremely challenging to win against. Shadow Pokemon possess boosted offensive prowess, making them even more dangerous compared to the Standard Variant. Only strategically selected Shadow Groudon counters can defeat it.

Shadow Groudon’s maximum Combat Power is 4652 CP, and it increases even more as a Shadow Raid Boss. The Ground-type Legendary Pokemon has numerous powerful moves that can inflict notable damage to the opponent. You have to carefully study Shadow Groudon’s Pokemon GO weaknesses and resistances before selecting the counters. That said, this guide details how to beat Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO raids and battles.

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Pokemon GO: Shadow Groudon Weaknesses & Resistances

Shadow Groudon weaknesses in Pokemon GO

Shadow Groudon has numerous Pokemon GO weaknesses and resistances. Its Ground-type attribute makes it weak against three types and resistant to three other types. These are all the Shadow Groudon’s type-weaknesses and resistances.

Weaknesses

Resistances

Grass-type moves

Poison-type moves

Ice-type moves

Rock-type moves

Water-type moves

Electric-type moves

Shadow Groudon’s damage output boosts in sunny weather areas, so avoid battling the Shadow Pokemon in areas with sunny weather.

Pokemon GO: Best Shadow Groudon Counters

Beat Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO

Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves can inflict notable damage to Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO. You must select Pokemon with powerful moves of such a typing that they can deal maximum damage to the Legendary Shadow Pokemon. When Grass, Ice, and Water-type Pokemon use identical types of moves, they can trigger the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) for bonus damage to Shadow Groudon.

  • Primal Kyogre: Waterfall (Water) & Surf (Water)
  • White Kyurem: Ice Fang (Ice) & Ice Burn (Ice)
  • Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Dragon Ascent (Flying)
  • Mega Sceptile: Fury Cutter (Bug) & Leaf Blade (Grass)
  • Sky Forme Shaymin: Magical Leaf (Grass) & Grass Knot (Grass)
  • Shadow Kyogre: Waterfall (Water) & Surf (Water)
  • Zarude: Vine Whip (Grass) & Power Whip (Grass)
  • Black Kyurem: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Freeze Shock (Ice)
  • Shadow Gyarados: Waterfall (Water) & Hydro Pump (Water)
  • Mega Gyarados: Waterfall (Water) & Hydro Pump (Water)

Pokemon GO: Can Shadow Groudon Be Shiny?

get Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO

Yes, you can encounter a Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO. Shiny Shadow Groudon debuts during the Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend event on September 20, 2025. Starting the event, lucky players can get a Shadow Groudon.

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Shadow Groudon?

You can get a Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO by winning Shadow Groudon Raids. The Shadow Raid winners get a guaranteed encounter with Shadow Groudon. All you have to do is win numerous Shadow Raids to match its Shiny odds. Use the above-mentioned best Shadow Groudon counters to win several Shadow Raids successfully.

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