Shadow Archeops
Rock/Flying-type, Generation 5. Ranked #8 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Wing Attack Ancient Power 16.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Ancient Power costs 33 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Archeops takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 612
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,903 CP
Shadow Archeops moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power Best STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| 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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Archeops runs Wing Attack with Ancient Power — 16.3 DPS and 311 TDO as a Rock-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Steel Wing and Dragon Claw.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Archeops places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | #8 | A | 16.3 | 311 | Wing Attack Ancient Power |
| Steel | #14 | B | 16.0 | 305 | Steel Wing Dragon Claw |
| Dark | #19 | C | 15.0 | 286 | Wing Attack Crunch |
| Flying | #22 | B | 16.0 | 305 | Wing Attack Dragon Claw |
| Dragon | #30 | C | 16.0 | 305 | Wing Attack Dragon Claw |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Archeops
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Archeops 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 | 84 | 2,879 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 84 | 3,117 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,863 | 1,951 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,318 | 2,427 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,863 | 1,951 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,409 | 1,475 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,863 | 1,951 |
Is Shadow Archeops good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Archeops is a Tier A Rock-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (292), 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 | 47 |
| Lv 2 | 147 |
| Lv 3 | 248 |
| Lv 4 | 348 |
| Lv 5 | 449 |
| Lv 6 | 549 |
| Lv 7 | 650 |
| Lv 8 | 750 |
| Lv 9 | 851 |
| Lv 10 | 952 |
| Lv 11 | 1,047 |
| Lv 12 | 1,142 |
| Lv 13 | 1,237 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,332 |
| Lv 15 | 1,427 |
| Lv 16 | 1,522 |
| Lv 17 | 1,618 |
| Lv 18 | 1,713 |
| Lv 19 | 1,808 |
| Lv 20 | 1,903 |
| Lv 21 | 1,998 |
| Lv 22 | 2,093 |
| Lv 23 | 2,189 |
| Lv 24 | 2,284 |
| Lv 25 | 2,379 |
| Lv 26 | 2,474 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,569 |
| Lv 28 | 2,665 |
| Lv 29 | 2,760 |
| Lv 30 | 2,855 |
| Lv 31 | 2,903 |
| Lv 32 | 2,950 |
| Lv 33 | 2,998 |
| Lv 34 | 3,045 |
| Lv 35 | 3,093 |
| Lv 36 | 3,140 |
| Lv 37 | 3,188 |
| Lv 38 | 3,236 |
| Lv 39 | 3,283 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,331 |
| Lv 41 | 3,373 |
| Lv 42 | 3,416 |
| Lv 43 | 3,458 |
| Lv 44 | 3,502 |
| Lv 45 | 3,545 |
| Lv 46 | 3,588 |
| Lv 47 | 3,632 |
| Lv 48 | 3,677 |
| Lv 49 | 3,721 |
| Lv 50 | 3,766 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0567
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 32.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0567_POKEMON_ARCHEOPS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Archeops in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archeops's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Ancient Power (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Archeops's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archeops 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 Archeops's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archeops reaches 3,766 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,331 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 Archeops?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Archeops shows 1,903 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,379 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 Archeops in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Archeops spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Archeops be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Archeops 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.