Shadow Arcanine Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,425, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Arcanine good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 3,425 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Arcanine in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Arcanine's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Arcanine, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Arcanine resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Arcanine's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine's maximum CP is 3,425 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,029 at level 40. Its base stats are 227 Attack, 166 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 600. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Arcanine?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Arcanine has 1731 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2164 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,425 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Arcanine showing 1731 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Arcanine in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Arcanine from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Arcanine as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Arcanine be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Arcanine availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Fang Wild Charge

Same-type attack bonus on Fire Fang. Wild Charge costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Arcanine takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 227

Defense 166

Stamina 207

Stat total: 600
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,731 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Arcanine is a Fire-type Pokémon (#59, Generation 1) that caps at 3,425 CP at level 50, built on 227/166/207 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ground, Rock and Water and resists Bug, Fairy and Fire — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Arcanine is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Arcanine moves

4 fast · 7 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Fang Best STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Snarl	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13
Thunder Fang	Electric	10	13	1.0s	10	13
Bite Elite	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Crunch	Dark	65	33	3.0s	21.7	1.97
Fire Blast STAB	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Psychic Fangs	Psychic	25	33	1.0s	25	0.76
Scorching Sands	Ground	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Wild Charge Best	Electric	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80
Bulldoze Elite	Ground	80	50	3.5s	22.9	1.60

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Fang	Fire	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50
Thunder Fang	Electric	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Crunch	Dark	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Psychic Fangs	Psychic	40	35	1.14	Buff / debuff
Scorching Sands	Ground	80	50	1.60	Buff / debuff
Wild Charge	Electric	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Bulldoze	Ground	45	45	1.00	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Bulldoze is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Growlithe 50 Candy

Arcanine

Growlithe (Hisuian) 50 Candy

Arcanine (Hisuian)

Family

Growlithe

Arcanine

Growlithe (Hisuian) Hisuian

Arcanine (Hisuian) Hisuian

Shadow forms Shadow Growlithe Shadow Arcanine

How to get Shadow Arcanine

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Arcanine 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	76	2,618
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	76	2,835
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,694	1,774
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,107	2,207
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,694	1,774
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,281	1,341
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,694	1,774

Is Shadow Arcanine good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Arcanine 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.

Attack is its highest stat (227), 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 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	42
Lv 2	134
Lv 3	225
Lv 4	317
Lv 5	408
Lv 6	500
Lv 7	591
Lv 8	683
Lv 9	774
Lv 10	865
Lv 11	952
Lv 12	1,038
Lv 13	1,125

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,212
Lv 15	1,298
Lv 16	1,385
Lv 17	1,471
Lv 18	1,558
Lv 19	1,644
Lv 20	1,731
Lv 21	1,817
Lv 22	1,904
Lv 23	1,991
Lv 24	2,077
Lv 25	2,164
Lv 26	2,250

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,337
Lv 28	2,423
Lv 29	2,510
Lv 30	2,597
Lv 31	2,640
Lv 32	2,683
Lv 33	2,726
Lv 34	2,770
Lv 35	2,813
Lv 36	2,856
Lv 37	2,900
Lv 38	2,943
Lv 39	2,986

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,029
Lv 41	3,068
Lv 42	3,106
Lv 43	3,145
Lv 44	3,185
Lv 45	3,224
Lv 46	3,264
Lv 47	3,304
Lv 48	3,344
Lv 49	3,384
Lv 50	3,425

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0059
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.90 m
Weight: 155.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0059_POKEMON_ARCANINE_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Arcanine in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Wild Charge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Arcanine's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Arcanine's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine reaches 3,425 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,029 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 Arcanine?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Arcanine shows 1,731 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,164 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 Arcanine in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Arcanine spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Arcanine be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Arcanine 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.

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