Shadow Bellsprout
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 337.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Power Whip
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Bellsprout takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 337
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 590 CP
Shadow Bellsprout moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Acid builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Bellsprout
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Bellsprout 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 | 23 | 893 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 967 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 556 | 605 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 692 | 753 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 556 | 605 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 421 | 457 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 556 | 605 |
Is Shadow Bellsprout good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Bellsprout 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 (139), 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 45 |
| Lv 3 | 77 |
| Lv 4 | 108 |
| Lv 5 | 139 |
| Lv 6 | 170 |
| Lv 7 | 201 |
| Lv 8 | 233 |
| Lv 9 | 264 |
| Lv 10 | 295 |
| Lv 11 | 324 |
| Lv 12 | 354 |
| Lv 13 | 384 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 413 |
| Lv 15 | 443 |
| Lv 16 | 472 |
| Lv 17 | 502 |
| Lv 18 | 531 |
| Lv 19 | 561 |
| Lv 20 | 590 |
| Lv 21 | 620 |
| Lv 22 | 649 |
| Lv 23 | 679 |
| Lv 24 | 708 |
| Lv 25 | 738 |
| Lv 26 | 767 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 797 |
| Lv 28 | 827 |
| Lv 29 | 856 |
| Lv 30 | 886 |
| Lv 31 | 900 |
| Lv 32 | 915 |
| Lv 33 | 930 |
| Lv 34 | 945 |
| Lv 35 | 959 |
| Lv 36 | 974 |
| Lv 37 | 989 |
| Lv 38 | 1,004 |
| Lv 39 | 1,019 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,033 |
| Lv 41 | 1,046 |
| Lv 42 | 1,060 |
| Lv 43 | 1,073 |
| Lv 44 | 1,086 |
| Lv 45 | 1,100 |
| Lv 46 | 1,113 |
| Lv 47 | 1,127 |
| Lv 48 | 1,141 |
| Lv 49 | 1,154 |
| Lv 50 | 1,168 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0069
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 4.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0069_POKEMON_BELLSPROUT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Bellsprout in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bellsprout's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Power Whip (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Bellsprout's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bellsprout takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Bellsprout's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bellsprout reaches 1,168 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,033 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 Bellsprout?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Bellsprout shows 590 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 738 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 Bellsprout in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bellsprout spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Bellsprout be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Bellsprout 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.