What is Shelgon's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Shelgon's maximum CP is 2,324 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Shelgon good in Pokémon GO?

Shelgon has 172 Attack, 155 Defense, and 163 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Shelgon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Shelgon is available in Pokémon GO.

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Bagon Salamence

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,097 - 1,160 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,371 - 1,451 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,303 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,097 - 1,160 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

823 - 870 CP

Shelgon

#372 · Hoenn

Dragon

☁️ Windy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 172

Defense 155

Stamina 163

Total: 490

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,324
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Shelgon

Shelgon is a Dragon-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,324 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Shelgon has base stats of 172 Attack, 155 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 490.

Shelgon can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Shelgon is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Windy weather, Shelgon receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Shelgon is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Bagon

#371

→

🍬 25

Shelgon

#372

→

🍬 100

Salamence

#373

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Ember	Fire	10	+10	10.0	-	-	-
Dragon Breath STAB	Dragon	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Flamethrower	Fire	70	-55	-	90	-55
Dragon Pulse STAB	Dragon	90	-60	-	90	-60
Twister STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Crunch	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Shelgon takes increased damage from these types:

Ice 1.6×

Dragon 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Shelgon takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.625×

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Shelgon

Top Pokémon to use when battling Shelgon in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
2	Haxorus	Dragon	284	172	183	4,110
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
9	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
10	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041

🏆 Shelgon PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	15	14	28	1,499
2	0	15	14	28	1,490
3	0	15	15	28	1,495
4	1	14	14	28	1,495
5	1	14	15	28	1,499
6	2	13	14	28	1,499
7	1	15	13	28	1,495
8	2	14	13	28	1,499
9	2	15	12	28	1,499
10	0	11	8	29	1,499

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,303

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Shelgon IV Chart

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)	1,741	870	1,160	1,451	2,031	2,303
98% (15/15/14)	1,736	868	1,157	1,447	2,025	2,297
96% (15/14/15)	1,736	868	1,157	1,446	2,025	2,296
93% (14/14/14)	1,722	861	1,148	1,435	2,009	2,278
91% (15/13/13)	1,721	860	1,147	1,434	2,008	2,277
87% (13/13/13)	1,703	851	1,135	1,419	1,986	2,252
82% (12/12/12)	1,684	842	1,122	1,403	1,964	2,227
80% (10/15/15)	1,695	847	1,129	1,412	1,977	2,241
67% (10/10/10)	1,646	823	1,097	1,371	1,920	2,177
0% (0/0/0)	1,463	731	975	1,219	1,707	1,936

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Shelgon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,303 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,031 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,097 - 1,160 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,371 - 1,451 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,097 - 1,160 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	823 - 870 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Shelgon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	28	26	2,031
2	2,031	27	2,031
3	2,031	28	2,031
4	2,031	29	2,031
5	274	30	1,741
6	2,031	31	2,031
7	2,031	32	2,031
8	2,031	33	2,031
9	2,031	34	2,031
10	580	35	1,886
11	2,031	36	2,031
12	2,031	37	2,031
13	2,031	38	2,031
14	2,031	39	2,031
15	870	40	2,031
16	2,031	41	2,031
17	2,031	42	2,031
18	2,031	43	2,031
19	2,031	44	2,031
20	1,160	45	2,172
21	2,031	46	2,031
22	2,031	47	2,031
23	2,031	48	2,031
24	2,031	49	2,031
25	1,451	50	2,303

📖 Complete Shelgon Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Shelgon (#372) is a Dragon-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,324 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Shelgon can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Shelgon in 2026.

📊 Shelgon Stats Analysis

Shelgon's Attack stat is 172 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Shelgon to contribute meaningful damage.

With 155 Defense (Good) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 490. This gives Shelgon reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Shelgon's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Shelgon Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Shelgon depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Flamethrower (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. Shelgon has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Shelgon PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Shelgon can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dragon typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Shelgon reaches 2,031 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Shelgon faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Shelgon Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Shelgon's effectiveness depends on its typing and 172 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Shelgon use Ice, Dragon-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Shelgon in Pokémon GO

Shelgon can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Shelgon Evolution Guide

Shelgon is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Bagon (#371)
Shelgon (#372) ← current — 25 Candy
Salamence (#373) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Shelgon

Shadow Shelgon is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Shelgon's effective Attack becomes ~206. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Shelgon in Pokémon GO

Shiny Shelgon 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.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Shelgon gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,371 - 1,451 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Shelgon

Q: What is Shelgon's max CP?
A: 2,303 CP at Level 50, or 2,031 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Shelgon good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Shelgon be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Shelgon is available.

Q: What is Shelgon weak to?
A: Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Ember + Flamethrower for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.