Shadow Charmander
Fire-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 327.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Charmander takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 327
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 560 CP
Shadow Charmander moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst STAB | Fire | 70 | 50 | 2.5s | 28 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst | Fire | 70 | 55 | 1.27 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Charmander
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Charmander 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 | 22 | 847 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 917 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 529 | 574 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 658 | 714 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 529 | 574 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 400 | 434 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 529 | 574 |
Is Shadow Charmander good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Charmander 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 (93 Defense / 118 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 weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 73 |
| Lv 4 | 102 |
| Lv 5 | 132 |
| Lv 6 | 161 |
| Lv 7 | 191 |
| Lv 8 | 221 |
| Lv 9 | 250 |
| Lv 10 | 280 |
| Lv 11 | 308 |
| Lv 12 | 336 |
| Lv 13 | 364 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 392 |
| Lv 15 | 420 |
| Lv 16 | 448 |
| Lv 17 | 476 |
| Lv 18 | 504 |
| Lv 19 | 532 |
| Lv 20 | 560 |
| Lv 21 | 588 |
| Lv 22 | 616 |
| Lv 23 | 644 |
| Lv 24 | 672 |
| Lv 25 | 700 |
| Lv 26 | 728 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 756 |
| Lv 28 | 784 |
| Lv 29 | 812 |
| Lv 30 | 840 |
| Lv 31 | 854 |
| Lv 32 | 868 |
| Lv 33 | 882 |
| Lv 34 | 896 |
| Lv 35 | 910 |
| Lv 36 | 924 |
| Lv 37 | 938 |
| Lv 38 | 952 |
| Lv 39 | 966 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 980 |
| Lv 41 | 993 |
| Lv 42 | 1,005 |
| Lv 43 | 1,018 |
| Lv 44 | 1,030 |
| Lv 45 | 1,043 |
| Lv 46 | 1,056 |
| Lv 47 | 1,069 |
| Lv 48 | 1,082 |
| Lv 49 | 1,095 |
| Lv 50 | 1,108 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0004
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 8.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0004_POKEMON_CHARMANDER_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Charmander in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charmander's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Charmander's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charmander takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Charmander's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charmander reaches 1,108 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 980 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 Charmander?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Charmander shows 560 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 700 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 Charmander in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Charmander spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Charmander be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Charmander 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.