Shadow Chesnaught
Grass/Fighting-type, Generation 6. Ranked #11 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Vine Whip Frenzy Plant 16.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move. Frenzy Plant costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Chesnaught takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 609
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,688 CP
Shadow Chesnaught moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Smack Down | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Vine Whip Best STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Super Power STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Frenzy Plant Best STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Chesnaught runs Vine Whip with Frenzy Plant — 16.3 DPS and 349 TDO as a Grass-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Chesnaught places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #11 | A | 16.3 | 349 | Vine Whip Frenzy Plant |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Chesnaught
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Chesnaught 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 | 74 | 2,553 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 74 | 2,764 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,651 | 1,730 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,054 | 2,152 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,651 | 1,730 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,249 | 1,308 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,651 | 1,730 |
Is Shadow Chesnaught good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Chesnaught is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #11, 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (204 Defense / 204 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 6 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 | 41 |
| Lv 2 | 130 |
| Lv 3 | 220 |
| Lv 4 | 309 |
| Lv 5 | 398 |
| Lv 6 | 487 |
| Lv 7 | 576 |
| Lv 8 | 666 |
| Lv 9 | 755 |
| Lv 10 | 844 |
| Lv 11 | 928 |
| Lv 12 | 1,013 |
| Lv 13 | 1,097 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,181 |
| Lv 15 | 1,266 |
| Lv 16 | 1,350 |
| Lv 17 | 1,435 |
| Lv 18 | 1,519 |
| Lv 19 | 1,603 |
| Lv 20 | 1,688 |
| Lv 21 | 1,772 |
| Lv 22 | 1,857 |
| Lv 23 | 1,941 |
| Lv 24 | 2,025 |
| Lv 25 | 2,110 |
| Lv 26 | 2,194 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,279 |
| Lv 28 | 2,363 |
| Lv 29 | 2,448 |
| Lv 30 | 2,532 |
| Lv 31 | 2,574 |
| Lv 32 | 2,616 |
| Lv 33 | 2,659 |
| Lv 34 | 2,701 |
| Lv 35 | 2,743 |
| Lv 36 | 2,785 |
| Lv 37 | 2,827 |
| Lv 38 | 2,870 |
| Lv 39 | 2,912 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,954 |
| Lv 41 | 2,991 |
| Lv 42 | 3,029 |
| Lv 43 | 3,067 |
| Lv 44 | 3,105 |
| Lv 45 | 3,144 |
| Lv 46 | 3,183 |
| Lv 47 | 3,221 |
| Lv 48 | 3,261 |
| Lv 49 | 3,300 |
| Lv 50 | 3,340 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0652
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 90.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0652_POKEMON_CHESNAUGHT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Chesnaught in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chesnaught's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Chesnaught's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chesnaught takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic-type moves. It is double weak to Flying (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Chesnaught's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chesnaught reaches 3,340 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,954 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 Chesnaught?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Chesnaught shows 1,688 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,110 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 Chesnaught in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chesnaught spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Chesnaught be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Chesnaught 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.