Shadow Axew
Dragon-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 385.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Dragon Claw
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Claw. Dragon Claw costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Axew takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 385
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 782 CP
Shadow Axew moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Dragon Claw Best STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Scratch builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Axew
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Axew knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 32 | 1,183 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,280 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 747 | 801 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 930 | 997 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 747 | 801 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 565 | 606 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 747 | 801 |
Is Shadow Axew good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Axew 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 (154), 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 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 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 60 |
| Lv 3 | 102 |
| Lv 4 | 143 |
| Lv 5 | 184 |
| Lv 6 | 225 |
| Lv 7 | 267 |
| Lv 8 | 308 |
| Lv 9 | 349 |
| Lv 10 | 391 |
| Lv 11 | 430 |
| Lv 12 | 469 |
| Lv 13 | 508 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 547 |
| Lv 15 | 586 |
| Lv 16 | 625 |
| Lv 17 | 664 |
| Lv 18 | 704 |
| Lv 19 | 743 |
| Lv 20 | 782 |
| Lv 21 | 821 |
| Lv 22 | 860 |
| Lv 23 | 899 |
| Lv 24 | 938 |
| Lv 25 | 977 |
| Lv 26 | 1,016 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,056 |
| Lv 28 | 1,095 |
| Lv 29 | 1,134 |
| Lv 30 | 1,173 |
| Lv 31 | 1,193 |
| Lv 32 | 1,212 |
| Lv 33 | 1,232 |
| Lv 34 | 1,251 |
| Lv 35 | 1,271 |
| Lv 36 | 1,290 |
| Lv 37 | 1,310 |
| Lv 38 | 1,329 |
| Lv 39 | 1,349 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,368 |
| Lv 41 | 1,386 |
| Lv 42 | 1,403 |
| Lv 43 | 1,421 |
| Lv 44 | 1,439 |
| Lv 45 | 1,456 |
| Lv 46 | 1,474 |
| Lv 47 | 1,492 |
| Lv 48 | 1,511 |
| Lv 49 | 1,529 |
| Lv 50 | 1,547 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0610
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 18.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0610_POKEMON_AXEW_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Axew in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Axew's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Dragon Claw (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Axew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Axew takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Axew's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Axew reaches 1,547 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,368 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 Axew?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Axew shows 782 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 977 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 Axew in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Axew spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Axew be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Axew 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.