No. 0802 · Generation VII · Alola

Marshadow

The Gloomdweller Pokémon

Fighting Ghost

Weak to Flying Psychic Ghost Fairy

Sprite

TL;DR. Marshadow is a fighting/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 600. Able to conceal itself in shadows, it never appears before humans, so its very existence was the stuff of myth.

Fighting Ghost

Able to conceal itself in shadows, it never appears before humans, so its very existence was the stuff of myth.

Height0.7 m

Weight22.2 kg

AbilitiesTechnician

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 125

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 90

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 125

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Fighting-types.

125 base Attack, Marshadow's strongest stat, ranking 19th of 136 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Marshadow in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Marshadow reaches 3,730 CP at level 40 and 4,268 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack265

GO Defense190

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)3,730

Max CP (L50)4,217

Best buddy (L51)4,268

Raid catch CP 2,044–2,131 (L20). Weather boosted 2,555–2,664 (L25).

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Competitive

Marshadow in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Marshadow across the current metagames.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #274 80.1 score

Master League #19 90.6 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Marshadow.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Marshadow, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Marshadow?

Marshadow is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Marshadow weak to?

Marshadow takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Marshadow resistant to?

Marshadow is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Rock, Bug.

Does Marshadow evolve?

Marshadow does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Marshadow from?

Marshadow was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0802.

What are Marshadow's base stats?

Marshadow has HP 90, Attack 125, Defense 80, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 90, and Speed 125. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Marshadow's abilities?

Marshadow can have the ability Technician.

Is Marshadow legendary or mythical?

Yes. Marshadow is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.

What is Marshadow's best stat?

Marshadow's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 19th of 136 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Marshadow good?

Marshadow has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 5th among Fighting-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Marshadow as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Marshadow in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Marshadow 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Marshadow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Flying Psychic Ghost Fairy

½× Resists

Poison Rock

¼× Strongly resists

Bug

0× Immune to

Normal Fighting

Comparison

Marshadow vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 136 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat	Marshadow	Fighting avg	Difference
HP	90	72	+18
Attack	125	91	+34
Defense	80	77	+3
Special Attack	90	72	+18
Special Defense	90	74	+16
Speed	125	71	+54
Total	600	457	+143

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Game appearances

Marshadow appears in 8 games.

Every mainline release where Marshadow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

How to get it

How to get Marshadow.

Every main-series game Marshadow is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterRouge Sector 1 (Only one, during Side Mission 192: "The Stealthy Shadow") (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega DimensionShiny locked

Generation VIIIEvent onlyNot in the game

Sword · ShieldEvent only
- TransferPokémon HOME
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIITradeEvent onlyNot in the game

Sun · MoonEvent only
Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Legends: Z-A. Event copies from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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