Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Abomasnow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 543
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,349 CP
Shadow Abomasnow moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafage STAB | Grass | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best STAB | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Icy Wind STAB | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Weather Ball Ice STAB | Ice | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafage | Grass | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Weather Ball Ice | Ice | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Abomasnow
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Abomasnow knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,041 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,210 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,313 | 1,383 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,633 | 1,721 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,313 | 1,383 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 992 | 1,046 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,313 | 1,383 |
Is Shadow Abomasnow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Abomasnow has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (158 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 104 |
| Lv 3 | 176 |
| Lv 4 | 247 |
| Lv 5 | 318 |
| Lv 6 | 389 |
| Lv 7 | 461 |
| Lv 8 | 532 |
| Lv 9 | 603 |
| Lv 10 | 675 |
| Lv 11 | 742 |
| Lv 12 | 810 |
| Lv 13 | 877 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 945 |
| Lv 15 | 1,012 |
| Lv 16 | 1,079 |
| Lv 17 | 1,147 |
| Lv 18 | 1,214 |
| Lv 19 | 1,282 |
| Lv 20 | 1,349 |
| Lv 21 | 1,417 |
| Lv 22 | 1,484 |
| Lv 23 | 1,552 |
| Lv 24 | 1,619 |
| Lv 25 | 1,687 |
| Lv 26 | 1,754 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,822 |
| Lv 28 | 1,889 |
| Lv 29 | 1,957 |
| Lv 30 | 2,024 |
| Lv 31 | 2,058 |
| Lv 32 | 2,092 |
| Lv 33 | 2,126 |
| Lv 34 | 2,159 |
| Lv 35 | 2,193 |
| Lv 36 | 2,227 |
| Lv 37 | 2,261 |
| Lv 38 | 2,294 |
| Lv 39 | 2,328 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,362 |
| Lv 41 | 2,392 |
| Lv 42 | 2,422 |
| Lv 43 | 2,452 |
| Lv 44 | 2,483 |
| Lv 45 | 2,514 |
| Lv 46 | 2,545 |
| Lv 47 | 2,576 |
| Lv 48 | 2,607 |
| Lv 49 | 2,639 |
| Lv 50 | 2,670 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0460
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Weight
- 135.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0460_POKEMON_ABOMASNOW_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Abomasnow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abomasnow's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Abomasnow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abomasnow takes super effective damage from Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Abomasnow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abomasnow reaches 2,670 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,362 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Abomasnow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Abomasnow shows 1,349 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,687 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Abomasnow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abomasnow spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Abomasnow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Abomasnow depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.