Shadow Aipom
Normal-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 394.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Aerial Ace
Same-type attack bonus on Scratch. Aerial Ace costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Aipom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 394
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 770 CP
Shadow Aipom moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Best | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Swift STAB | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Aipom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Aipom 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 | 1,165 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 31 | 1,261 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 736 | 789 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 916 | 982 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 736 | 789 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 557 | 597 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 736 | 789 |
Is Shadow Aipom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Aipom 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 (112 Defense / 146 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 59 |
| Lv 3 | 100 |
| Lv 4 | 141 |
| Lv 5 | 181 |
| Lv 6 | 222 |
| Lv 7 | 263 |
| Lv 8 | 304 |
| Lv 9 | 344 |
| Lv 10 | 385 |
| Lv 11 | 423 |
| Lv 12 | 462 |
| Lv 13 | 500 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 539 |
| Lv 15 | 578 |
| Lv 16 | 616 |
| Lv 17 | 655 |
| Lv 18 | 693 |
| Lv 19 | 732 |
| Lv 20 | 770 |
| Lv 21 | 809 |
| Lv 22 | 847 |
| Lv 23 | 886 |
| Lv 24 | 924 |
| Lv 25 | 963 |
| Lv 26 | 1,001 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,040 |
| Lv 28 | 1,078 |
| Lv 29 | 1,117 |
| Lv 30 | 1,156 |
| Lv 31 | 1,175 |
| Lv 32 | 1,194 |
| Lv 33 | 1,213 |
| Lv 34 | 1,233 |
| Lv 35 | 1,252 |
| Lv 36 | 1,271 |
| Lv 37 | 1,290 |
| Lv 38 | 1,310 |
| Lv 39 | 1,329 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,348 |
| Lv 41 | 1,365 |
| Lv 42 | 1,382 |
| Lv 43 | 1,400 |
| Lv 44 | 1,417 |
| Lv 45 | 1,435 |
| Lv 46 | 1,452 |
| Lv 47 | 1,470 |
| Lv 48 | 1,488 |
| Lv 49 | 1,506 |
| Lv 50 | 1,524 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0190
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 11.50 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0190_POKEMON_AIPOM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Aipom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aipom's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Aerial Ace (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Aipom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aipom takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Aipom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aipom reaches 1,524 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,348 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 Aipom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Aipom shows 770 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 963 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 Aipom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Aipom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Aipom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Aipom 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.