Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Cross Poison
Same-type attack bonus on Struggle Bug. Cross Poison costs 33 energy for 40 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Armaldo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 577
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,627 CP
Shadow Armaldo moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Struggle Bug Best STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison Best | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Rock Blast STAB | Rock | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Armaldo
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Armaldo 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 | 71 | 2,462 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,665 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,591 | 1,668 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,979 | 2,075 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,591 | 1,668 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,203 | 1,261 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,591 | 1,668 |
Is Shadow Armaldo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Armaldo 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 (222), 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 4 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 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 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 126 |
| Lv 3 | 212 |
| Lv 4 | 298 |
| Lv 5 | 384 |
| Lv 6 | 470 |
| Lv 7 | 556 |
| Lv 8 | 642 |
| Lv 9 | 728 |
| Lv 10 | 814 |
| Lv 11 | 895 |
| Lv 12 | 976 |
| Lv 13 | 1,058 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,139 |
| Lv 15 | 1,221 |
| Lv 16 | 1,302 |
| Lv 17 | 1,383 |
| Lv 18 | 1,465 |
| Lv 19 | 1,546 |
| Lv 20 | 1,627 |
| Lv 21 | 1,709 |
| Lv 22 | 1,790 |
| Lv 23 | 1,872 |
| Lv 24 | 1,953 |
| Lv 25 | 2,035 |
| Lv 26 | 2,116 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,197 |
| Lv 28 | 2,279 |
| Lv 29 | 2,360 |
| Lv 30 | 2,442 |
| Lv 31 | 2,482 |
| Lv 32 | 2,523 |
| Lv 33 | 2,564 |
| Lv 34 | 2,604 |
| Lv 35 | 2,645 |
| Lv 36 | 2,686 |
| Lv 37 | 2,726 |
| Lv 38 | 2,767 |
| Lv 39 | 2,808 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,848 |
| Lv 41 | 2,885 |
| Lv 42 | 2,921 |
| Lv 43 | 2,958 |
| Lv 44 | 2,995 |
| Lv 45 | 3,032 |
| Lv 46 | 3,069 |
| Lv 47 | 3,106 |
| Lv 48 | 3,144 |
| Lv 49 | 3,182 |
| Lv 50 | 3,220 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0348
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 68.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0348_POKEMON_ARMALDO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Armaldo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Armaldo's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Cross Poison (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Armaldo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Armaldo takes super effective damage from Rock, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Armaldo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Armaldo reaches 3,220 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,848 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 Armaldo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Armaldo shows 1,627 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,035 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 Armaldo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Armaldo spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Armaldo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Armaldo 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.