Shadow Bastiodon
Rock/Steel-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 535.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Stone Edge
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Bastiodon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 535
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 879 CP
Shadow Bastiodon moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail Best STAB | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
| Smack Down STAB | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Flash Cannon STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Stone Edge Best STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Smack Down builds energy fastest (7 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Bastiodon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Bastiodon 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 | 36 | 1,331 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 36 | 1,441 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 840 | 901 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,045 | 1,122 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 840 | 901 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 635 | 682 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 840 | 901 |
Is Shadow Bastiodon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Bastiodon 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (286 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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 Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 21 |
| Lv 2 | 68 |
| Lv 3 | 114 |
| Lv 4 | 161 |
| Lv 5 | 207 |
| Lv 6 | 254 |
| Lv 7 | 300 |
| Lv 8 | 347 |
| Lv 9 | 393 |
| Lv 10 | 440 |
| Lv 11 | 484 |
| Lv 12 | 528 |
| Lv 13 | 572 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 616 |
| Lv 15 | 660 |
| Lv 16 | 704 |
| Lv 17 | 748 |
| Lv 18 | 791 |
| Lv 19 | 835 |
| Lv 20 | 879 |
| Lv 21 | 923 |
| Lv 22 | 967 |
| Lv 23 | 1,011 |
| Lv 24 | 1,056 |
| Lv 25 | 1,100 |
| Lv 26 | 1,144 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,188 |
| Lv 28 | 1,232 |
| Lv 29 | 1,276 |
| Lv 30 | 1,320 |
| Lv 31 | 1,342 |
| Lv 32 | 1,364 |
| Lv 33 | 1,386 |
| Lv 34 | 1,408 |
| Lv 35 | 1,430 |
| Lv 36 | 1,452 |
| Lv 37 | 1,474 |
| Lv 38 | 1,496 |
| Lv 39 | 1,518 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,539 |
| Lv 41 | 1,559 |
| Lv 42 | 1,579 |
| Lv 43 | 1,599 |
| Lv 44 | 1,618 |
| Lv 45 | 1,638 |
| Lv 46 | 1,659 |
| Lv 47 | 1,679 |
| Lv 48 | 1,699 |
| Lv 49 | 1,720 |
| Lv 50 | 1,741 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0411
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 149.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0411_POKEMON_BASTIODON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Bastiodon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bastiodon's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Bastiodon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bastiodon takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting, Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Bastiodon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bastiodon reaches 1,741 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,539 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 Bastiodon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Bastiodon shows 879 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,100 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 Bastiodon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bastiodon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Bastiodon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Bastiodon 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.