Shadow Ambipom
Normal-type, Generation 4. Ranked #30 among Normal-type raid attackers (Tier D).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Scratch Hyper Beam 14.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hyper Beam costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Ambipom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 529
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,381 CP
Shadow Ambipom moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Hyper Beam Best STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Ambipom runs Scratch with Hyper Beam — 14.2 DPS and 272 TDO as a Normal-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Ambipom places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | #30 | D | 14.2 | 272 | Scratch Hyper Beam |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Ambipom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Ambipom 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 | 60 | 2,090 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,262 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,344 | 1,416 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,672 | 1,761 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,344 | 1,416 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,016 | 1,070 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,344 | 1,416 |
Is Shadow Ambipom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier D (rank #30 as a Normal-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Ambipom is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (205), 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 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 107 |
| Lv 3 | 180 |
| Lv 4 | 253 |
| Lv 5 | 326 |
| Lv 6 | 399 |
| Lv 7 | 472 |
| Lv 8 | 545 |
| Lv 9 | 618 |
| Lv 10 | 691 |
| Lv 11 | 760 |
| Lv 12 | 829 |
| Lv 13 | 898 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 967 |
| Lv 15 | 1,036 |
| Lv 16 | 1,105 |
| Lv 17 | 1,174 |
| Lv 18 | 1,243 |
| Lv 19 | 1,312 |
| Lv 20 | 1,381 |
| Lv 21 | 1,450 |
| Lv 22 | 1,519 |
| Lv 23 | 1,589 |
| Lv 24 | 1,658 |
| Lv 25 | 1,727 |
| Lv 26 | 1,796 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,865 |
| Lv 28 | 1,934 |
| Lv 29 | 2,003 |
| Lv 30 | 2,072 |
| Lv 31 | 2,107 |
| Lv 32 | 2,141 |
| Lv 33 | 2,176 |
| Lv 34 | 2,210 |
| Lv 35 | 2,245 |
| Lv 36 | 2,279 |
| Lv 37 | 2,314 |
| Lv 38 | 2,348 |
| Lv 39 | 2,383 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,418 |
| Lv 41 | 2,448 |
| Lv 42 | 2,479 |
| Lv 43 | 2,510 |
| Lv 44 | 2,541 |
| Lv 45 | 2,573 |
| Lv 46 | 2,605 |
| Lv 47 | 2,636 |
| Lv 48 | 2,669 |
| Lv 49 | 2,701 |
| Lv 50 | 2,733 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0424
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 20.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0424_POKEMON_AMBIPOM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Ambipom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ambipom's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Hyper Beam (charged), worth 14.2 DPS as a Normal-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Ambipom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ambipom takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Ambipom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ambipom reaches 2,733 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,418 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 Ambipom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ambipom shows 1,381 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,727 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 Ambipom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ambipom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Ambipom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Ambipom 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.