
| Max CP | 4,023 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Gholdengo is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,023 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gholdengo has base stats of 252 Attack, 190 Defense, and 202 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 644.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 252, Gholdengo is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Snow weather, Gholdengo receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gholdengo is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hex STAB | Ghost | 10 | +15 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | -70 | - | 110 | -70 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Power Gem | Rock | 80 | -60 | - | 80 | -60 |
Gholdengo takes increased damage from these types:
Gholdengo takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gholdengo in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 9 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,489 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 2,493 |
| 8 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,014 | 1,507 | 2,009 | 2,512 | 3,517 | 3,987 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,008 | 1,504 | 2,005 | 2,506 | 3,509 | 3,978 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,007 | 1,503 | 2,004 | 2,506 | 3,508 | 3,978 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,989 | 1,494 | 1,992 | 2,491 | 3,487 | 3,954 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,986 | 1,493 | 1,990 | 2,488 | 3,483 | 3,950 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,964 | 1,482 | 1,975 | 2,469 | 3,457 | 3,920 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,938 | 1,469 | 1,958 | 2,448 | 3,428 | 3,887 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,958 | 1,479 | 1,972 | 2,465 | 3,451 | 3,913 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,888 | 1,444 | 1,925 | 2,406 | 3,369 | 3,820 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,643 | 1,321 | 1,761 | 2,202 | 3,083 | 3,496 |
Important CP values for Gholdengo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,987 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,517 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,925 - 2,009 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,406 - 2,512 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,925 - 2,009 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,444 - 1,507 CP |
Maximum CP for Gholdengo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 26 | 3,517 |
| 2 | 3,517 | 27 | 3,517 |
| 3 | 3,517 | 28 | 3,517 |
| 4 | 3,517 | 29 | 3,517 |
| 5 | 474 | 30 | 3,014 |
| 6 | 3,517 | 31 | 3,517 |
| 7 | 3,517 | 32 | 3,517 |
| 8 | 3,517 | 33 | 3,517 |
| 9 | 3,517 | 34 | 3,517 |
| 10 | 1,005 | 35 | 3,266 |
| 11 | 3,517 | 36 | 3,517 |
| 12 | 3,517 | 37 | 3,517 |
| 13 | 3,517 | 38 | 3,517 |
| 14 | 3,517 | 39 | 3,517 |
| 15 | 1,507 | 40 | 3,517 |
| 16 | 3,517 | 41 | 3,517 |
| 17 | 3,517 | 42 | 3,517 |
| 18 | 3,517 | 43 | 3,517 |
| 19 | 3,517 | 44 | 3,517 |
| 20 | 2,009 | 45 | 3,761 |
| 21 | 3,517 | 46 | 3,517 |
| 22 | 3,517 | 47 | 3,517 |
| 23 | 3,517 | 48 | 3,517 |
| 24 | 3,517 | 49 | 3,517 |
| 25 | 2,512 | 50 | 3,987 |
Gholdengo (#1000) is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,023 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gholdengo is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gholdengo in 2026.
Gholdengo's Attack stat is 252 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Gholdengo an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 190 Defense (Excellent) and 202 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 644. This gives Gholdengo reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Gholdengo's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Gholdengo depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Shadow Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gholdengo has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
With 3,987 CP at Level 50, Gholdengo is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Gholdengo appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Ground, Ghost-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Gholdengo at Level 20 (1,925 - 2,009 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,406 - 2,512 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,009 CP.
Gholdengo can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Gholdengo is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Gholdengo gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,406 - 2,512 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Gholdengo's max CP?
A: 3,987 CP at Level 50, or 3,517 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gholdengo good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Gholdengo be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gholdengo is available.
Q: What is Gholdengo weak to?
A: Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Astonish + Shadow Ball for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.