Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Power Whip
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Bulbasaur takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 357
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 637 CP
Shadow Bulbasaur moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Bulbasaur
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Bulbasaur 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 | 25 | 963 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,043 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 605 | 653 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 752 | 812 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 605 | 653 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 457 | 493 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 605 | 653 |
Is Shadow Bulbasaur good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Bulbasaur 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 (111 Defense / 128 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 49 |
| Lv 3 | 83 |
| Lv 4 | 116 |
| Lv 5 | 150 |
| Lv 6 | 184 |
| Lv 7 | 217 |
| Lv 8 | 251 |
| Lv 9 | 285 |
| Lv 10 | 318 |
| Lv 11 | 350 |
| Lv 12 | 382 |
| Lv 13 | 414 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 446 |
| Lv 15 | 477 |
| Lv 16 | 509 |
| Lv 17 | 541 |
| Lv 18 | 573 |
| Lv 19 | 605 |
| Lv 20 | 637 |
| Lv 21 | 669 |
| Lv 22 | 700 |
| Lv 23 | 732 |
| Lv 24 | 764 |
| Lv 25 | 796 |
| Lv 26 | 828 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 860 |
| Lv 28 | 892 |
| Lv 29 | 923 |
| Lv 30 | 955 |
| Lv 31 | 971 |
| Lv 32 | 987 |
| Lv 33 | 1,003 |
| Lv 34 | 1,019 |
| Lv 35 | 1,035 |
| Lv 36 | 1,051 |
| Lv 37 | 1,067 |
| Lv 38 | 1,083 |
| Lv 39 | 1,099 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,115 |
| Lv 41 | 1,129 |
| Lv 42 | 1,143 |
| Lv 43 | 1,157 |
| Lv 44 | 1,172 |
| Lv 45 | 1,186 |
| Lv 46 | 1,201 |
| Lv 47 | 1,215 |
| Lv 48 | 1,230 |
| Lv 49 | 1,245 |
| Lv 50 | 1,260 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0001
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 6.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0001_POKEMON_BULBASAUR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Bulbasaur in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bulbasaur's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Power Whip (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Bulbasaur's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bulbasaur takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Bulbasaur's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bulbasaur reaches 1,260 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,115 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 Bulbasaur?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Bulbasaur shows 637 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 796 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 Bulbasaur in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Bulbasaur spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Bulbasaur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Bulbasaur 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.