Shadow Absol
Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #7 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Brutal Swing 17.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Absol takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 529
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,443 CP
Shadow Absol moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Snarl Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Megahorn | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Payback STAB | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Brutal Swing Best STAB Elite | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Absol runs Snarl with Brutal Swing — 17.4 DPS and 297 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Snarl and Megahorn.
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Absol places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #7 | A | 17.4 | 297 | Snarl Brutal Swing |
| Bug | #13 | B | 15.7 | 268 | Snarl Megahorn |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Absol
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Absol knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 62 | 2,184 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 62 | 2,364 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,404 | 1,480 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,747 | 1,841 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,404 | 1,480 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,061 | 1,119 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,404 | 1,480 |
Is Shadow Absol good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Absol is a Tier A Dark-type attacker at rank #7, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (246), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 35 |
| Lv 2 | 112 |
| Lv 3 | 188 |
| Lv 4 | 264 |
| Lv 5 | 340 |
| Lv 6 | 417 |
| Lv 7 | 493 |
| Lv 8 | 569 |
| Lv 9 | 645 |
| Lv 10 | 722 |
| Lv 11 | 794 |
| Lv 12 | 866 |
| Lv 13 | 938 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,010 |
| Lv 15 | 1,083 |
| Lv 16 | 1,155 |
| Lv 17 | 1,227 |
| Lv 18 | 1,299 |
| Lv 19 | 1,371 |
| Lv 20 | 1,443 |
| Lv 21 | 1,516 |
| Lv 22 | 1,588 |
| Lv 23 | 1,660 |
| Lv 24 | 1,732 |
| Lv 25 | 1,805 |
| Lv 26 | 1,877 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,949 |
| Lv 28 | 2,021 |
| Lv 29 | 2,093 |
| Lv 30 | 2,166 |
| Lv 31 | 2,202 |
| Lv 32 | 2,238 |
| Lv 33 | 2,274 |
| Lv 34 | 2,310 |
| Lv 35 | 2,346 |
| Lv 36 | 2,382 |
| Lv 37 | 2,418 |
| Lv 38 | 2,454 |
| Lv 39 | 2,490 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,526 |
| Lv 41 | 2,559 |
| Lv 42 | 2,591 |
| Lv 43 | 2,623 |
| Lv 44 | 2,656 |
| Lv 45 | 2,689 |
| Lv 46 | 2,722 |
| Lv 47 | 2,755 |
| Lv 48 | 2,789 |
| Lv 49 | 2,822 |
| Lv 50 | 2,856 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0359
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 47.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0359_POKEMON_ABSOL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Absol in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Absol's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 17.4 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Absol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Absol takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Absol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Absol reaches 2,856 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,526 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 Absol?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Absol shows 1,443 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,805 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 Absol in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Absol spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Absol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Absol 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.