Shadow Abra
Psychic-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 370.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on Zen Headbutt. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Abra takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 370
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 767 CP
Shadow Abra moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Zen Headbutt Best STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Ball Best | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Abra
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Abra 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 | 31 | 1,160 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 31 | 1,256 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 730 | 786 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 908 | 978 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 730 | 786 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 552 | 594 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 730 | 786 |
Is Shadow Abra good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Abra 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (195), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 59 |
| Lv 3 | 100 |
| Lv 4 | 140 |
| Lv 5 | 181 |
| Lv 6 | 221 |
| Lv 7 | 262 |
| Lv 8 | 302 |
| Lv 9 | 343 |
| Lv 10 | 383 |
| Lv 11 | 422 |
| Lv 12 | 460 |
| Lv 13 | 498 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 537 |
| Lv 15 | 575 |
| Lv 16 | 613 |
| Lv 17 | 652 |
| Lv 18 | 690 |
| Lv 19 | 728 |
| Lv 20 | 767 |
| Lv 21 | 805 |
| Lv 22 | 843 |
| Lv 23 | 882 |
| Lv 24 | 920 |
| Lv 25 | 958 |
| Lv 26 | 997 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,035 |
| Lv 28 | 1,074 |
| Lv 29 | 1,112 |
| Lv 30 | 1,150 |
| Lv 31 | 1,169 |
| Lv 32 | 1,189 |
| Lv 33 | 1,208 |
| Lv 34 | 1,227 |
| Lv 35 | 1,246 |
| Lv 36 | 1,265 |
| Lv 37 | 1,284 |
| Lv 38 | 1,304 |
| Lv 39 | 1,323 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,342 |
| Lv 41 | 1,359 |
| Lv 42 | 1,376 |
| Lv 43 | 1,393 |
| Lv 44 | 1,411 |
| Lv 45 | 1,428 |
| Lv 46 | 1,446 |
| Lv 47 | 1,463 |
| Lv 48 | 1,481 |
| Lv 49 | 1,499 |
| Lv 50 | 1,517 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0063
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 19.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0063_POKEMON_ABRA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Abra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abra's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Abra's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abra takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Abra's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abra reaches 1,517 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,342 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 Abra?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Abra shows 767 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 958 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 Abra in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Abra spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Abra be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Abra 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.