Shadow Bidoof
Normal-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 306.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Tackle. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Bidoof takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 306
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 412 CP
Shadow Bidoof moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Hyper Fang STAB | Normal | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Ice Beam Elite | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball Elite | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Super Power Elite | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Thunderbolt Elite | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Super Power, Thunderbolt are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
How to get Shadow Bidoof
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Bidoof 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 | 15 | 623 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 675 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 382 | 422 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 476 | 525 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 382 | 422 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 289 | 319 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 382 | 422 |
Is Shadow Bidoof good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Bidoof 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 (73 Defense / 153 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 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 53 |
| Lv 4 | 75 |
| Lv 5 | 97 |
| Lv 6 | 119 |
| Lv 7 | 140 |
| Lv 8 | 162 |
| Lv 9 | 184 |
| Lv 10 | 206 |
| Lv 11 | 226 |
| Lv 12 | 247 |
| Lv 13 | 268 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 288 |
| Lv 15 | 309 |
| Lv 16 | 329 |
| Lv 17 | 350 |
| Lv 18 | 371 |
| Lv 19 | 391 |
| Lv 20 | 412 |
| Lv 21 | 432 |
| Lv 22 | 453 |
| Lv 23 | 474 |
| Lv 24 | 494 |
| Lv 25 | 515 |
| Lv 26 | 535 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 556 |
| Lv 28 | 577 |
| Lv 29 | 597 |
| Lv 30 | 618 |
| Lv 31 | 628 |
| Lv 32 | 639 |
| Lv 33 | 649 |
| Lv 34 | 659 |
| Lv 35 | 669 |
| Lv 36 | 680 |
| Lv 37 | 690 |
| Lv 38 | 700 |
| Lv 39 | 711 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 721 |
| Lv 41 | 730 |
| Lv 42 | 739 |
| Lv 43 | 749 |
| Lv 44 | 758 |
| Lv 45 | 767 |
| Lv 46 | 777 |
| Lv 47 | 786 |
| Lv 48 | 796 |
| Lv 49 | 805 |
| Lv 50 | 815 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0399
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 20.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0399_POKEMON_BIDOOF_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Bidoof in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bidoof's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Bidoof's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bidoof takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Bidoof's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bidoof reaches 815 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 721 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 Bidoof?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Bidoof shows 412 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 515 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 Bidoof in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bidoof spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Bidoof be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Bidoof 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.