updates | March 17, 2026

What is good against shadow type Pokemon?

Metagross is great with Psychic, Bullet Punch or Meteor Mash.

What is effective against dark type Pokémon?

Type chart, effectiveness and weakness explained in Pokémon Go

TypeStrong AgainstWeak Against
IceFlying, Ground, Grass, DragonSteel, Fire, Water, Ice
DragonDragonSteel, Fairy
FairyFighting, Dragon, DarkPoison, Steel, Fire
DarkGhost, PsychicFighting, Dark, Fairy

What are shadow moves strong against?

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow moves are super effective against any non-Shadow Pokémon, and are not very effective against other Shadow Pokémon. Since Shadow Pokémon cannot be traded, these moves are all exclusive to the two GameCube games, with all but Shadow Rush exclusive to Pokémon XD.

Should I purify Shadow Snorlax?

As a 100% shadow it would be no question to purify. As others have mentioned, purified Snorlax is all upside when compared to Shadow Snorlax. Return is vastly better than Frustration, and the purified bonuses make powering it up/unlocking a second move less expensive.

Should I purify Shadow Aerodactyl?

No. Unless its for a task, there is virtually no reason to Purify a Pokémon if you intend to use it in battle. Purification just makes the Pokémon the regular, standard version of that species with a little fog added.

Is Shadow Snorlax worth powering up?

Unlike its non-evil self, Shadow Snorlax actually does have limited utility in raids. Despite its lack of STAB, its Shadow Bonus can make it a viable TDO option where its attacks can deal Super Effective damage, such as Vs. Giratina’s two formes. It won’t set any speed records, but it is viable at least!

Should I purify my shadow Metagross?