Shadow Araquanid
Water/Bug-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 514.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Araquanid takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 514
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,044 CP
Shadow Araquanid moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Infestation STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Araquanid
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Araquanid 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 | 44 | 1,579 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,709 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,007 | 1,070 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,253 | 1,331 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,007 | 1,070 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 761 | 809 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,007 | 1,070 |
Is Shadow Araquanid good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Araquanid 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 (219 Defense / 169 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 136 |
| Lv 4 | 191 |
| Lv 5 | 246 |
| Lv 6 | 301 |
| Lv 7 | 356 |
| Lv 8 | 411 |
| Lv 9 | 467 |
| Lv 10 | 522 |
| Lv 11 | 574 |
| Lv 12 | 626 |
| Lv 13 | 678 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 731 |
| Lv 15 | 783 |
| Lv 16 | 835 |
| Lv 17 | 887 |
| Lv 18 | 939 |
| Lv 19 | 991 |
| Lv 20 | 1,044 |
| Lv 21 | 1,096 |
| Lv 22 | 1,148 |
| Lv 23 | 1,200 |
| Lv 24 | 1,253 |
| Lv 25 | 1,305 |
| Lv 26 | 1,357 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,409 |
| Lv 28 | 1,461 |
| Lv 29 | 1,514 |
| Lv 30 | 1,566 |
| Lv 31 | 1,592 |
| Lv 32 | 1,618 |
| Lv 33 | 1,644 |
| Lv 34 | 1,670 |
| Lv 35 | 1,696 |
| Lv 36 | 1,722 |
| Lv 37 | 1,749 |
| Lv 38 | 1,775 |
| Lv 39 | 1,801 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,827 |
| Lv 41 | 1,850 |
| Lv 42 | 1,873 |
| Lv 43 | 1,897 |
| Lv 44 | 1,921 |
| Lv 45 | 1,944 |
| Lv 46 | 1,968 |
| Lv 47 | 1,992 |
| Lv 48 | 2,017 |
| Lv 49 | 2,041 |
| Lv 50 | 2,065 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0752
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 82.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0752_POKEMON_ARAQUANID_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Araquanid in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Araquanid's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Araquanid's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Araquanid takes super effective damage from Electric, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Araquanid's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Araquanid reaches 2,065 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,827 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 Araquanid?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Araquanid shows 1,044 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,305 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 Araquanid in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Araquanid spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Araquanid be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Araquanid 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.