Shadow Blastoise Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,788, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Blastoise in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Blastoise's best moveset is Bite with Hydro Cannon. Hydro Cannon is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.

Q: What is Shadow Blastoise's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Blastoise reaches 2,788 CP at level 50 and 2,466 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Blastoise: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.

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

Weak to

Electric1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists

Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 171

Defense 207

Stamina 188

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 form

Compared with regular Blastoise

Base form: Blastoise
In battle: +20% damage dealt · +20% damage taken
Caught with: Frustration (Charged TM only during Rocket Takeovers)
Purify: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy
Trade / Mega Evolve: Not possible while Shadow

PvP at a glance

Shadow Blastoise is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

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

Squirtle 25 Candy

Wartortle 100 Candy

Blastoise

Family

Squirtle

Wartortle

Blastoise

Mega Blastoise Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Squirtle Shadow Wartortle Shadow Blastoise

How to get Shadow Blastoise

Source: Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Trading: Cannot be traded

Rescue CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Team GO Rocket Grunt	Lv 8	506	593
Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost)	Lv 13	848	951
Shadow Raid	Lv 20	1,316	1,444
Shadow Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,637	1,796

Is Shadow Blastoise good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Blastoise has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Hydro Cannon. Hydro Cannon is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.

What are Shadow Blastoise's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Blastoise takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

What is Shadow Blastoise's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Blastoise reaches 2,788 CP at level 50 and 2,466 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Blastoise: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Blastoise?

After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Blastoise shows 555 CP (level 8), or 916 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,409 CP, or 1,761 weather boosted.

How do you get Shadow Blastoise in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Blastoise is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Blastoise with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.

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