Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Beedrill takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 462
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,054 CP
Shadow Beedrill moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Bug Bite STAB Elite | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Fell Stinger STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Drill Run Elite | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Fell Stinger | Bug | 20 | 35 | 0.57 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Drill Run is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Beedrill
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Beedrill knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 44 | 1,595 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,727 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,019 | 1,081 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,267 | 1,345 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,019 | 1,081 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 770 | 817 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,019 | 1,081 |
Is Shadow Beedrill good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Beedrill 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 (169), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 137 |
| Lv 4 | 193 |
| Lv 5 | 249 |
| Lv 6 | 304 |
| Lv 7 | 360 |
| Lv 8 | 416 |
| Lv 9 | 471 |
| Lv 10 | 527 |
| Lv 11 | 580 |
| Lv 12 | 633 |
| Lv 13 | 685 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 738 |
| Lv 15 | 791 |
| Lv 16 | 844 |
| Lv 17 | 896 |
| Lv 18 | 949 |
| Lv 19 | 1,002 |
| Lv 20 | 1,054 |
| Lv 21 | 1,107 |
| Lv 22 | 1,160 |
| Lv 23 | 1,213 |
| Lv 24 | 1,266 |
| Lv 25 | 1,318 |
| Lv 26 | 1,371 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,424 |
| Lv 28 | 1,477 |
| Lv 29 | 1,529 |
| Lv 30 | 1,582 |
| Lv 31 | 1,608 |
| Lv 32 | 1,635 |
| Lv 33 | 1,661 |
| Lv 34 | 1,688 |
| Lv 35 | 1,714 |
| Lv 36 | 1,740 |
| Lv 37 | 1,767 |
| Lv 38 | 1,793 |
| Lv 39 | 1,819 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,846 |
| Lv 41 | 1,869 |
| Lv 42 | 1,893 |
| Lv 43 | 1,917 |
| Lv 44 | 1,940 |
| Lv 45 | 1,964 |
| Lv 46 | 1,989 |
| Lv 47 | 2,013 |
| Lv 48 | 2,037 |
| Lv 49 | 2,062 |
| Lv 50 | 2,087 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0015
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 29.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0015_POKEMON_BEEDRILL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Beedrill in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Beedrill's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Beedrill's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Beedrill takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Beedrill's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Beedrill reaches 2,087 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,846 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 Beedrill?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Beedrill shows 1,054 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,318 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 Beedrill in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Beedrill spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Beedrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Beedrill 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.