In Pokemon GO, battles are a key mechanic that all players will experience at some point during their adventures. From opportunities to defeat powerful bosses and earn special encounters such as Raids or Max Battles, to going up against the likes of Team GO Rocket — or even taking on other players in the PvP League — Trainers will need to prepare for battle quite frequently.
To help give themselves the best shot at securing victory with their chosen team, Trainers will want to ensure that they have applied the best possible moveset for each Pokemon they plan to use in battle. As part of the Max Out Season, Shadow Raikou returned to Shadow Raids in September 2024. Following this, plenty of Trainers will wish to further utilize this Pokemon in battle, so ensuring they have the best potential moveset equipped with Shadow Raikou is key.
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Best Moveset For Shadow Raikou In Pokemon GO
Due to Shadow Raikou's pure Electric-type attribute in Pokemon GO, this Johto-native Legendary is weak to just Ground-type Pokemon and moves, so Trainers should avoid using it in these particular matchups. However, Shadow Raikou is also resistant to Electric, Steel, and Flying-type Pokemon, meaning it will be much more favorable in these battles.
In addition to prioritizing the use of Shadow Raikou against vulnerable enemies, players can also boost Shadow Raikou's power by battling in Rainy Weather. For this reason, Trainers should keep this in mind for any opportunities to battle in these conditions that may occur.
Shadow Raikou is a powerful Pokemon who is very capable of dishing out solid damage in battle. When equipped with the best Fast Move and Charged Move combination, players can expect the Legendary beast to deal an approximate 21.60 damage per second and a total damage output near the 582.5 mark — before the enemy causes it to faint.
In addition to the best moveset for Shadow Raikou, which has been identified below, players may also need to know some viable backup options. If you are unable to acquire the most powerful moveset or need to alter things for certain matchups or team builds, then you can find a list of additional moveset combinations below, including the potential damage output for each one.
Best Shadow Raikou Moveset
- Fast Move: Thunder Shock
- Charged Move: Wild Charge
Secondary Shadow Raikou Moveset Options
|
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
Damage Per Second |
Total Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock |
Thunderbolt |
19.85 |
535.2 |
|
Volt Switch |
Wild Charge |
19.78 |
533.3 |
|
Thunder Shock |
Shadow Ball |
18.68 |
503.7 |
|
Thunder Shock |
Thunder |
18.29 |
493.1 |
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
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