Shadow Chandelure Pokemon GO — #5 Fire Attacker, Overheat 19.4 DPS

Q: Is Shadow Chandelure good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Chandelure is a Tier A Fire-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #5 at 19.4 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

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

Shadow Chandelure's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Fire Spin and Overheat. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Chandelure's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Chandelure is a Ghost/Fire-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Chandelure, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Chandelure resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves.

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

Shadow Chandelure's maximum CP is 3,695 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,268 at level 40. Its base stats are 271 Attack, 182 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 608. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Chandelure?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Chandelure has 1867 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2335 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,695 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Chandelure showing 1867 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Chandelure in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Chandelure can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Chandelure from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Chandelure as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Chandelure be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Chandelure availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Fire Spin Overheat 19.4 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Chandelure takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Poison0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 271

Defense 182

Stamina 155

Stat total: 608
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,867 CP

Editor's notes

Its best all-round moveset is Fire Spin paired with Overheat — that combination gets the most out of its Ghost/Fire-type typing.

It caps at 3,695 CP. It's a top-5 Fire-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Chandelure is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Chandelure moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Spin Best STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Hex STAB	Ghost	8	13	1.0s	8	13
Incinerate STAB	Fire	32	22	2.5s	12.8	8.8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Energy Ball	Grass	90	50	4.0s	22.5	1.80
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Overheat Best STAB	Fire	160	100	4.0s	40	1.60
Shadow Ball STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Poltergeist STAB Elite	Ghost	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Spin	Fire	11	10	2	5.50	5.00
Hex	Ghost	7	13	2	3.50	6.50
Incinerate	Fire	20	20	4	5.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Energy Ball	Grass	80	45	1.78	Buff / debuff
Flame Charge	Fire	65	50	1.30	Buff / debuff
Overheat	Fire	130	55	2.36	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Poltergeist	Ghost	150	75	2.00	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Chandelure runs Fire Spin with Overheat — 19.4 DPS and 316 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Ghost slot with Hex and Shadow Ball.

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Poltergeist is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Shadow Chandelure places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fire	#5	A	19.4	316	Fire Spin Overheat
Ghost	#7	A	18.4	300	Hex Shadow Ball

Evolution

Litwick 25 Candy

Lampent 100 Candy Unova Stone

Chandelure

Family

Litwick

Lampent

Chandelure

Shadow forms Shadow Litwick Shadow Lampent Shadow Chandelure

How to get Shadow Chandelure

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Chandelure knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	83	2,825
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	83	3,058
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,829	1,914
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,275	2,381
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,829	1,914
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,383	1,447
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,829	1,914

Is Shadow Chandelure good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

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

Shadow Chandelure is a Tier A Fire-type attacker at rank #5, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (271), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	46
Lv 2	144
Lv 3	243
Lv 4	342
Lv 5	440
Lv 6	539
Lv 7	638
Lv 8	736
Lv 9	835
Lv 10	934
Lv 11	1,027
Lv 12	1,121
Lv 13	1,214

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,307
Lv 15	1,401
Lv 16	1,494
Lv 17	1,587
Lv 18	1,681
Lv 19	1,774
Lv 20	1,867
Lv 21	1,961
Lv 22	2,054
Lv 23	2,148
Lv 24	2,241
Lv 25	2,335
Lv 26	2,428

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,521
Lv 28	2,615
Lv 29	2,708
Lv 30	2,802
Lv 31	2,848
Lv 32	2,895
Lv 33	2,942
Lv 34	2,988
Lv 35	3,035
Lv 36	3,082
Lv 37	3,128
Lv 38	3,175
Lv 39	3,222

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,268
Lv 41	3,310
Lv 42	3,352
Lv 43	3,394
Lv 44	3,436
Lv 45	3,479
Lv 46	3,521
Lv 47	3,564
Lv 48	3,608
Lv 49	3,651
Lv 50	3,695

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0609
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 34.30 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0609_POKEMON_CHANDELURE_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Chandelure in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Chandelure's best moveset is Fire Spin (fast) with Overheat (charged), worth 19.4 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Chandelure's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Chandelure takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Chandelure reaches 3,695 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,268 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 Chandelure?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Chandelure shows 1,867 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,335 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 Chandelure in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Chandelure spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Chandelure be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Chandelure 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.

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