Shadow Blitzle
Electric-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 310.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Blitzle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 310
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 504 CP
Shadow Blitzle moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Blitzle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Blitzle 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 | 19 | 763 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 826 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 473 | 517 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 588 | 643 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 473 | 517 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 357 | 391 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 473 | 517 |
Is Shadow Blitzle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Blitzle 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 (64 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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 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 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 39 |
| Lv 3 | 65 |
| Lv 4 | 92 |
| Lv 5 | 119 |
| Lv 6 | 145 |
| Lv 7 | 172 |
| Lv 8 | 199 |
| Lv 9 | 225 |
| Lv 10 | 252 |
| Lv 11 | 277 |
| Lv 12 | 302 |
| Lv 13 | 327 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 353 |
| Lv 15 | 378 |
| Lv 16 | 403 |
| Lv 17 | 428 |
| Lv 18 | 454 |
| Lv 19 | 479 |
| Lv 20 | 504 |
| Lv 21 | 529 |
| Lv 22 | 554 |
| Lv 23 | 580 |
| Lv 24 | 605 |
| Lv 25 | 630 |
| Lv 26 | 655 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 681 |
| Lv 28 | 706 |
| Lv 29 | 731 |
| Lv 30 | 756 |
| Lv 31 | 769 |
| Lv 32 | 782 |
| Lv 33 | 794 |
| Lv 34 | 807 |
| Lv 35 | 819 |
| Lv 36 | 832 |
| Lv 37 | 845 |
| Lv 38 | 857 |
| Lv 39 | 870 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 882 |
| Lv 41 | 894 |
| Lv 42 | 905 |
| Lv 43 | 916 |
| Lv 44 | 928 |
| Lv 45 | 939 |
| Lv 46 | 951 |
| Lv 47 | 962 |
| Lv 48 | 974 |
| Lv 49 | 986 |
| Lv 50 | 998 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0522
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 29.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0522_POKEMON_BLITZLE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Blitzle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blitzle's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Blitzle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blitzle takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Blitzle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blitzle reaches 998 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 882 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 Blitzle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Blitzle shows 504 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 630 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 Blitzle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Blitzle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Blitzle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Blitzle 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.