Shadow Bibarel
Normal/Water-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 469.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rollout Surf
Same-type attack bonus on Surf. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Bibarel takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 469
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,041 CP
Shadow Bibarel moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout Best | Rock | 15 | 19 | 1.5s | 10 | 12.7 |
| Take Down STAB | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Hyper Fang STAB | Normal | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Surf Best STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Rock | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rollout (10 DPS); Rollout builds energy fastest (12.7 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Bibarel
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Bibarel 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 | 1,575 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,706 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,005 | 1,067 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,250 | 1,328 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,005 | 1,067 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 760 | 807 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,005 | 1,067 |
Is Shadow Bibarel good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Bibarel 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 (119 Defense / 188 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 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 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 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 190 |
| Lv 5 | 245 |
| Lv 6 | 300 |
| Lv 7 | 356 |
| Lv 8 | 411 |
| Lv 9 | 466 |
| Lv 10 | 521 |
| Lv 11 | 573 |
| Lv 12 | 625 |
| Lv 13 | 677 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 729 |
| Lv 15 | 781 |
| Lv 16 | 833 |
| Lv 17 | 885 |
| Lv 18 | 937 |
| Lv 19 | 989 |
| Lv 20 | 1,041 |
| Lv 21 | 1,093 |
| Lv 22 | 1,146 |
| Lv 23 | 1,198 |
| Lv 24 | 1,250 |
| Lv 25 | 1,302 |
| Lv 26 | 1,354 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,406 |
| Lv 28 | 1,458 |
| Lv 29 | 1,510 |
| Lv 30 | 1,562 |
| Lv 31 | 1,588 |
| Lv 32 | 1,615 |
| Lv 33 | 1,641 |
| Lv 34 | 1,667 |
| Lv 35 | 1,693 |
| Lv 36 | 1,719 |
| Lv 37 | 1,745 |
| Lv 38 | 1,771 |
| Lv 39 | 1,797 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,823 |
| Lv 41 | 1,846 |
| Lv 42 | 1,869 |
| Lv 43 | 1,893 |
| Lv 44 | 1,916 |
| Lv 45 | 1,940 |
| Lv 46 | 1,964 |
| Lv 47 | 1,988 |
| Lv 48 | 2,012 |
| Lv 49 | 2,036 |
| Lv 50 | 2,061 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0400
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 31.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0400_POKEMON_BIBAREL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Bibarel in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bibarel's best moveset is Rollout (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Bibarel's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bibarel takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Ghost, Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Bibarel's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bibarel reaches 2,061 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,823 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 Bibarel?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Bibarel shows 1,041 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,302 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 Bibarel in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bibarel spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Bibarel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Bibarel 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.