Shadow Amoonguss
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 543.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Amoonguss 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
- 1,223 CP
Shadow Amoonguss moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Feint Attack Best | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Amoonguss
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Amoonguss knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 52 | 1,850 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 52 | 2,003 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,185 | 1,253 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,475 | 1,559 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,185 | 1,253 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 896 | 948 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,185 | 1,253 |
Is Shadow Amoonguss good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Amoonguss 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 (139 Defense / 249 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 Sunny and 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 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 94 |
| Lv 3 | 159 |
| Lv 4 | 224 |
| Lv 5 | 288 |
| Lv 6 | 353 |
| Lv 7 | 418 |
| Lv 8 | 482 |
| Lv 9 | 547 |
| Lv 10 | 611 |
| Lv 11 | 673 |
| Lv 12 | 734 |
| Lv 13 | 795 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 856 |
| Lv 15 | 917 |
| Lv 16 | 978 |
| Lv 17 | 1,039 |
| Lv 18 | 1,101 |
| Lv 19 | 1,162 |
| Lv 20 | 1,223 |
| Lv 21 | 1,284 |
| Lv 22 | 1,345 |
| Lv 23 | 1,406 |
| Lv 24 | 1,468 |
| Lv 25 | 1,529 |
| Lv 26 | 1,590 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,651 |
| Lv 28 | 1,712 |
| Lv 29 | 1,773 |
| Lv 30 | 1,835 |
| Lv 31 | 1,865 |
| Lv 32 | 1,896 |
| Lv 33 | 1,926 |
| Lv 34 | 1,957 |
| Lv 35 | 1,988 |
| Lv 36 | 2,018 |
| Lv 37 | 2,049 |
| Lv 38 | 2,079 |
| Lv 39 | 2,110 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,140 |
| Lv 41 | 2,168 |
| Lv 42 | 2,195 |
| Lv 43 | 2,222 |
| Lv 44 | 2,250 |
| Lv 45 | 2,278 |
| Lv 46 | 2,306 |
| Lv 47 | 2,334 |
| Lv 48 | 2,363 |
| Lv 49 | 2,391 |
| Lv 50 | 2,420 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0591
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 10.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0591_POKEMON_AMOONGUSS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Amoonguss in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Amoonguss's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Amoonguss's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Amoonguss takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Amoonguss's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Amoonguss reaches 2,420 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,140 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 Amoonguss?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Amoonguss shows 1,223 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,529 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 Amoonguss in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Amoonguss spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Amoonguss be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Amoonguss 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.