Shadow Boldore
Rock-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 489.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Smack Down Stone Edge
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Boldore takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 489
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,159 CP
Shadow Boldore moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Smack Down Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Stone Edge Best STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Boldore
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Boldore 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 | 49 | 1,753 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,898 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,123 | 1,188 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,397 | 1,478 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,123 | 1,188 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 849 | 898 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,123 | 1,188 |
Is Shadow Boldore good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Boldore 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (174), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 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 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 89 |
| Lv 3 | 151 |
| Lv 4 | 212 |
| Lv 5 | 273 |
| Lv 6 | 334 |
| Lv 7 | 396 |
| Lv 8 | 457 |
| Lv 9 | 518 |
| Lv 10 | 579 |
| Lv 11 | 637 |
| Lv 12 | 695 |
| Lv 13 | 753 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 811 |
| Lv 15 | 869 |
| Lv 16 | 927 |
| Lv 17 | 985 |
| Lv 18 | 1,043 |
| Lv 19 | 1,101 |
| Lv 20 | 1,159 |
| Lv 21 | 1,217 |
| Lv 22 | 1,275 |
| Lv 23 | 1,333 |
| Lv 24 | 1,391 |
| Lv 25 | 1,449 |
| Lv 26 | 1,507 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,565 |
| Lv 28 | 1,623 |
| Lv 29 | 1,681 |
| Lv 30 | 1,739 |
| Lv 31 | 1,768 |
| Lv 32 | 1,797 |
| Lv 33 | 1,826 |
| Lv 34 | 1,855 |
| Lv 35 | 1,884 |
| Lv 36 | 1,913 |
| Lv 37 | 1,942 |
| Lv 38 | 1,971 |
| Lv 39 | 2,000 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,029 |
| Lv 41 | 2,054 |
| Lv 42 | 2,080 |
| Lv 43 | 2,106 |
| Lv 44 | 2,133 |
| Lv 45 | 2,159 |
| Lv 46 | 2,186 |
| Lv 47 | 2,212 |
| Lv 48 | 2,239 |
| Lv 49 | 2,266 |
| Lv 50 | 2,293 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0525
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 102.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0525_POKEMON_BOLDORE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Boldore in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Boldore's best moveset is Smack Down (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Boldore's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Boldore takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Boldore's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Boldore reaches 2,293 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,029 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 Boldore?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Boldore shows 1,159 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,449 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 Boldore in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Boldore spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Boldore be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Boldore 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.