Shadow Blastoise
Water-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 566.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Hydro Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on Hydro Cannon. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Blastoise takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 566
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,409 CP
Shadow Blastoise moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Rollout | Rock | 15 | 19 | 1.5s | 10 | 12.7 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Rollout | Rock | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Rollout builds energy fastest (12.7 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Blastoise
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Blastoise 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 | 61 | 2,131 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,307 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,372 | 1,444 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,707 | 1,796 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,372 | 1,444 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,037 | 1,092 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,372 | 1,444 |
Is Shadow Blastoise good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Blastoise 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 (207 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 109 |
| Lv 3 | 183 |
| Lv 4 | 258 |
| Lv 5 | 332 |
| Lv 6 | 407 |
| Lv 7 | 481 |
| Lv 8 | 555 |
| Lv 9 | 630 |
| Lv 10 | 704 |
| Lv 11 | 775 |
| Lv 12 | 845 |
| Lv 13 | 916 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 986 |
| Lv 15 | 1,057 |
| Lv 16 | 1,127 |
| Lv 17 | 1,197 |
| Lv 18 | 1,268 |
| Lv 19 | 1,338 |
| Lv 20 | 1,409 |
| Lv 21 | 1,479 |
| Lv 22 | 1,550 |
| Lv 23 | 1,620 |
| Lv 24 | 1,691 |
| Lv 25 | 1,761 |
| Lv 26 | 1,832 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,902 |
| Lv 28 | 1,973 |
| Lv 29 | 2,043 |
| Lv 30 | 2,113 |
| Lv 31 | 2,149 |
| Lv 32 | 2,184 |
| Lv 33 | 2,219 |
| Lv 34 | 2,254 |
| Lv 35 | 2,290 |
| Lv 36 | 2,325 |
| Lv 37 | 2,360 |
| Lv 38 | 2,395 |
| Lv 39 | 2,430 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,466 |
| Lv 41 | 2,497 |
| Lv 42 | 2,528 |
| Lv 43 | 2,560 |
| Lv 44 | 2,592 |
| Lv 45 | 2,624 |
| Lv 46 | 2,656 |
| Lv 47 | 2,689 |
| Lv 48 | 2,722 |
| Lv 49 | 2,755 |
| Lv 50 | 2,788 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0009
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 85.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0009_POKEMON_BLASTOISE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Blastoise in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blastoise's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Blastoise's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blastoise takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Blastoise's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blastoise reaches 2,788 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,466 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 Blastoise?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Blastoise shows 1,409 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,761 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 Blastoise in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blastoise spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Blastoise be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Blastoise 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.