Shadow Carracosta
Water/Rock-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 568.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Surf
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Carracosta takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 568
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,498 CP
Shadow Carracosta moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Liquidation STAB | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Surf Best STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Carracosta
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Carracosta 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 | 65 | 2,266 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 65 | 2,453 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,461 | 1,535 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,818 | 1,910 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,461 | 1,535 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,105 | 1,161 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,461 | 1,535 |
Is Shadow Carracosta good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Carracosta 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 (197 Defense / 179 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and 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 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 116 |
| Lv 3 | 195 |
| Lv 4 | 274 |
| Lv 5 | 353 |
| Lv 6 | 432 |
| Lv 7 | 511 |
| Lv 8 | 591 |
| Lv 9 | 670 |
| Lv 10 | 749 |
| Lv 11 | 824 |
| Lv 12 | 899 |
| Lv 13 | 974 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,048 |
| Lv 15 | 1,123 |
| Lv 16 | 1,198 |
| Lv 17 | 1,273 |
| Lv 18 | 1,348 |
| Lv 19 | 1,423 |
| Lv 20 | 1,498 |
| Lv 21 | 1,573 |
| Lv 22 | 1,648 |
| Lv 23 | 1,722 |
| Lv 24 | 1,797 |
| Lv 25 | 1,872 |
| Lv 26 | 1,947 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,022 |
| Lv 28 | 2,097 |
| Lv 29 | 2,172 |
| Lv 30 | 2,247 |
| Lv 31 | 2,284 |
| Lv 32 | 2,322 |
| Lv 33 | 2,359 |
| Lv 34 | 2,397 |
| Lv 35 | 2,434 |
| Lv 36 | 2,472 |
| Lv 37 | 2,509 |
| Lv 38 | 2,547 |
| Lv 39 | 2,584 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,621 |
| Lv 41 | 2,655 |
| Lv 42 | 2,688 |
| Lv 43 | 2,722 |
| Lv 44 | 2,756 |
| Lv 45 | 2,790 |
| Lv 46 | 2,824 |
| Lv 47 | 2,859 |
| Lv 48 | 2,894 |
| Lv 49 | 2,929 |
| Lv 50 | 2,964 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0565
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 81.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0565_POKEMON_CARRACOSTA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Carracosta in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Carracosta's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Carracosta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Carracosta takes super effective damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Grass (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Carracosta's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Carracosta reaches 2,964 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,621 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 Carracosta?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Carracosta shows 1,498 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,872 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 Carracosta in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Carracosta spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Carracosta be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Carracosta 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.