Shadow Charjabug
Bug/Electric-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 455.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Charjabug takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 455
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 970 CP
Shadow Charjabug moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Volt Switch STAB Elite | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Charjabug
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Charjabug knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,467 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,588 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,163 | 1,236 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 706 | 751 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
Is Shadow Charjabug good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Charjabug 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 (161 Defense / 149 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 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 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 75 |
| Lv 3 | 126 |
| Lv 4 | 177 |
| Lv 5 | 229 |
| Lv 6 | 280 |
| Lv 7 | 331 |
| Lv 8 | 382 |
| Lv 9 | 433 |
| Lv 10 | 485 |
| Lv 11 | 533 |
| Lv 12 | 582 |
| Lv 13 | 630 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 679 |
| Lv 15 | 727 |
| Lv 16 | 776 |
| Lv 17 | 824 |
| Lv 18 | 873 |
| Lv 19 | 921 |
| Lv 20 | 970 |
| Lv 21 | 1,018 |
| Lv 22 | 1,067 |
| Lv 23 | 1,115 |
| Lv 24 | 1,164 |
| Lv 25 | 1,212 |
| Lv 26 | 1,261 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,309 |
| Lv 28 | 1,358 |
| Lv 29 | 1,406 |
| Lv 30 | 1,455 |
| Lv 31 | 1,479 |
| Lv 32 | 1,503 |
| Lv 33 | 1,528 |
| Lv 34 | 1,552 |
| Lv 35 | 1,576 |
| Lv 36 | 1,600 |
| Lv 37 | 1,625 |
| Lv 38 | 1,649 |
| Lv 39 | 1,673 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,697 |
| Lv 41 | 1,719 |
| Lv 42 | 1,741 |
| Lv 43 | 1,762 |
| Lv 44 | 1,784 |
| Lv 45 | 1,806 |
| Lv 46 | 1,829 |
| Lv 47 | 1,851 |
| Lv 48 | 1,873 |
| Lv 49 | 1,896 |
| Lv 50 | 1,919 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0737
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 10.50 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0737_POKEMON_CHARJABUG_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Charjabug in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charjabug's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Charjabug's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charjabug takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Charjabug's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charjabug reaches 1,919 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,697 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 Charjabug?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Charjabug shows 970 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,212 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 Charjabug in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charjabug spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Charjabug be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Charjabug 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.