Shadow Archen
Rock/Flying-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 448.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Dragon Claw
Dragon Claw costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Archen takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 448
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,052 CP
Shadow Archen moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dragon Claw Best | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Archen
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Archen 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 | 1,592 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,724 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,013 | 1,079 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,261 | 1,342 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,013 | 1,079 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 766 | 816 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,013 | 1,079 |
Is Shadow Archen good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Archen 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 (213), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 137 |
| Lv 4 | 192 |
| Lv 5 | 248 |
| Lv 6 | 304 |
| Lv 7 | 359 |
| Lv 8 | 415 |
| Lv 9 | 471 |
| Lv 10 | 526 |
| Lv 11 | 579 |
| Lv 12 | 631 |
| Lv 13 | 684 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 737 |
| Lv 15 | 789 |
| Lv 16 | 842 |
| Lv 17 | 895 |
| Lv 18 | 947 |
| Lv 19 | 1,000 |
| Lv 20 | 1,052 |
| Lv 21 | 1,105 |
| Lv 22 | 1,158 |
| Lv 23 | 1,210 |
| Lv 24 | 1,263 |
| Lv 25 | 1,316 |
| Lv 26 | 1,368 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,421 |
| Lv 28 | 1,474 |
| Lv 29 | 1,526 |
| Lv 30 | 1,579 |
| Lv 31 | 1,605 |
| Lv 32 | 1,632 |
| Lv 33 | 1,658 |
| Lv 34 | 1,684 |
| Lv 35 | 1,711 |
| Lv 36 | 1,737 |
| Lv 37 | 1,763 |
| Lv 38 | 1,790 |
| Lv 39 | 1,816 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,842 |
| Lv 41 | 1,866 |
| Lv 42 | 1,889 |
| Lv 43 | 1,913 |
| Lv 44 | 1,937 |
| Lv 45 | 1,961 |
| Lv 46 | 1,985 |
| Lv 47 | 2,009 |
| Lv 48 | 2,033 |
| Lv 49 | 2,058 |
| Lv 50 | 2,083 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0566
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0566_POKEMON_ARCHEN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Archen in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archen's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Dragon Claw (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Archen's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archen takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fire, Flying, Ground, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Archen's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archen reaches 2,083 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,842 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 Archen?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Archen shows 1,052 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,316 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 Archen in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archen spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Archen be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Archen 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.