{"id":74110,"date":"2025-09-19T21:32:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/74110\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T21:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:32:10","slug":"how-to-get-shiny-shadow-groudon-in-pokemon-go-during-the-raid-weekend-event-shiny-odds-availability-and-more-esports-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/74110\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO During the Raid Weekend Event: Shiny Odds, Availability, and More | Esports News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HowShiny Groudon in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company) To obtain Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO, trainers must participate in the special Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend event where this rare variant debuts with elevated shiny odds. This event combines increased raid activity, exclusive bonuses, and boosted shiny encounter rates – all designed to reward the most dedicated players.<\/p>\n

Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend Dates and Schedule<\/p>\n

The Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend is set for September 20 – 21, 2025, running from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time on both days. During this timeframe, Shadow Groudon will appear more frequently as a Shadow Raid boss. For the first time ever, you will get Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO at boosted odds – estimated at approximately 1 in 20 (5%) per encounter.<\/p>\n

Raid Passes, Tickets, and Event Bonuses<\/p>\n

\u2022 Free daily Raid Passes: Trainers can earn up to two per day. Saving Friday\u2019s pass allows stacking for five free passes across the weekend. \u2022 Paid ticket ($4.99): Unlocks additional Raid Passes, double Stardust, and bonus Raid XP. \u2022 Other bonuses: Increased XL Candy drop rates apply if Mega Evolutions are active during raids.<\/p>\n

Odds of Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO<\/p>\n

Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO can only be found during this limited-time event. Unlike typical legendary raids, the shiny rate here is boosted to about 1 in 20, compared to the standard legendary shiny rate. After defeating Groudon in a Shadow Raid, trainers are guaranteed an encounter, and the shiny roll takes place at capture. The more raids attempted, the better the chances of securing the shiny variant.<\/p>\n

Shadow Groudon\u2019s Moveset and Best Counters<\/p>\n

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Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)<\/p>\n

Shadow Groudon is a Ground-type with a powerful moveset that includes Precipice Blades, Earthquake, Fire Blast, and Solar Beam. To beat it efficiently, trainers should target its weaknesses: Grass, Water, and Ice types.<\/p>\n

Recommended Pokemon Counters<\/p>\n

\u2022 Primal Kyogre with Waterfall + Origin Pulse \u2022 Mega Swampert with Water Gun + Hydro Cannon \u2022 Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed + Frenzy Plant \u2022 White Kyurem with Dragon Breath + Glaciate \u2022 Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow + Avalanche \u2022 Kartana with Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade \u2022 Shaymin Sky Forme with Hidden Power (Ice) + Grass Knot \u2022 Roserade with Razor Leaf + Grass Knot<\/p>\n

Raid Strategy Tips<\/p>\n

\u2022 Group Size: Four or more high-level trainers are recommended for reliable clears. \u2022 Mega Evolutions: Keep a Mega evolved Grass, Water, or Ice Pokemon in your party to maximize XL Candy drops. \u2022 Weather Boosts: Rainy weather enhances Water-type damage, while Sunny weather benefits Grass-type counters.<\/p>\n

Catching Shadow Groudon: IVs, CP, and Rewards<\/p>\n

Catching Groudon requires careful timing with Premier Balls. The following are its CP benchmarks: \u2022 100% IV CP values: 2,351 CP (non-boosted) and 2,939 CP (Sunny\/Clear weather boosted). \u2022 Catch CP ranges: \u2022 Level 20: 2,188\u20132,351 CP (non-weather boosted) \u2022 Level 25: 2,736\u20132,939 CP (weather boosted)<\/p>\n

Raid Rewards<\/p>\n

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Pokemon GO’s Shadow Groudon (Image via Niantic)<\/p>\n

In addition to the potential Shiny Shadow Groudon, trainers can earn: \u2022 Double Stardust \u2022 Increased Raid XP \u2022 Extra XL Candy for powering up rare Pokemon, especially when using Megas<\/p>\n

Maximizing Efficiency and Community Strategy<\/p>\n

Hunting Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO is a balance of luck and preparation. The key is volume\u2014completing as many raids as possible boosts shiny odds. Players are encouraged to join local raid groups, coordinate with online communities, and stockpile key items such as Revives, Potions, and Premium Raid Passes.The social aspect makes this event particularly fun, as trainers can team up, share raid lobbies, and celebrate shiny catches together, creating a more engaging community experience.Also read: Pokemon GO Shadow Groudon Raid Guide: Best Counters, How to Defeat, 100% IVs, Strengths, Weaknesses, and more<\/a>Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO is one of the rarest and most powerful beasts. With its boosted shiny odds and valuable event rewards, this raid weekend is a must-play for competitive raiders and collectors alike. Prepare your teams, coordinate with friends, and dive into one of Niantic\u2019s most exciting raid events yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shiny Groudon in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company) To obtain Shiny Shadow Groudon in Pokemon GO,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":74111,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[50604,18,19,17,1895,50602,50603,50601,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-74110","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-catching-shadow-groudon","9":"tag-eire","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-pokemon-go","13":"tag-shadow-groudon-raid-weekend","14":"tag-shiny-odds","15":"tag-shiny-shadow-groudon","16":"tag-technology"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}