Which Shadow Pokémon are Good?
One of the most anticipated question in the Pokémon world! With the recent addition of Shadow Pokémon in the newest Pokémon games, fans want to know which Shadow Pokémon are worth having and upgrading. In this article, we’ll delve into which Shadow Pokémon are considered best and why.
Legendary Shadow Pokémon: Mewtwo, Raikou, and Moltres
When it comes to Legendary Shadow Pokémon, Mewtwo, Raikou, and Moltres are undoubtedly exceptional. These three have strong attack stats, decent defence, and the bonus bonus!
| Pokémon | Attack / Defence |
|---|---|
| Mewtwo | 120 / 80 |
| Raikou | 130 / 90 |
| Moltres | 90 / 75 |
As seen, Mewtwo’s overwhelming attack power, with defense being a respectable 120, makes it an ultra-powerful addition to anyone’s team. Similarly, Raikou boasts tremendous attack power and relatively healthy defense. Moltres, while having decent, but not extraordinary attack abilities, has excellent defence stat.
Pseudo Legendary Shadow Pokémon: Metagross, Salamence, and Dragonite
Pseudo-Legenary Shadow Pokémon like Metagross, Salamence, and Dragonite fall under the same bracket!
| Pokémon | Attack / Defence |
|---|---|
| MetaGross | 120 / 160 |
| Salamence | 130 / 90 |
| Dragonite | 120 / 55 |
Why some Shadow Pokémon are worth farming
So, what qualifies a Shadow Pokémon to receive the "good" flag? Here are a handful of reasons why Shadow
Pokémon can shine for your team:
Advantages of Shadow Pokémon
• Attack bonuses
• Dealt better damage
• Counters opponents effectively
For example, the Pterodactyl is able to deal with tough bird-type opponents and then Counter and
Purify its move using the Shadow Close Focus. Additionally, while Shadow Pokémon cannot be officially traded, the option available to trade Faction Pokémon.These Shadow Pokémon may come or go, depending on its faction. Some will drop off the roster at release, while others, on the other hand, receive a boost or stay static.
| Shadow Stage | Pokémon | |
|---|---|---|
| New | MewtwoRaikouMoltresthe Pseudo- | Legendary Shadow Pokémon |
How to Purify Your
Purification Pros and Cons
You can purify any
Pokémon once to regain its original state (regardless of their status once). This method only is available for all Pokemon the Shadow Pokémon
type except for the faction-specific options. The cost associated here is the energy necessary you to purify
.
With the Shadow boost added Shadow Pokémon, some questions need to be asked!
Questions like: How will
Shadow Pokémon
benefit your team and personal strategy?
We looked at the current S Shadow Pokémon**, a snapshot of the latest news you can find at Pokémon sites.