Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Chikorita takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 342
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 534 CP
Shadow Chikorita moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf STAB | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Vine Whip Best STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Magical Leaf builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Chikorita
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Chikorita 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 | 20 | 808 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 20 | 875 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 503 | 547 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 626 | 681 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 503 | 547 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 380 | 414 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 503 | 547 |
Is Shadow Chikorita good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Chikorita 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 (122 Defense / 128 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 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 69 |
| Lv 4 | 97 |
| Lv 5 | 126 |
| Lv 6 | 154 |
| Lv 7 | 182 |
| Lv 8 | 210 |
| Lv 9 | 239 |
| Lv 10 | 267 |
| Lv 11 | 294 |
| Lv 12 | 320 |
| Lv 13 | 347 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 374 |
| Lv 15 | 400 |
| Lv 16 | 427 |
| Lv 17 | 454 |
| Lv 18 | 481 |
| Lv 19 | 507 |
| Lv 20 | 534 |
| Lv 21 | 561 |
| Lv 22 | 587 |
| Lv 23 | 614 |
| Lv 24 | 641 |
| Lv 25 | 668 |
| Lv 26 | 694 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 721 |
| Lv 28 | 748 |
| Lv 29 | 775 |
| Lv 30 | 801 |
| Lv 31 | 815 |
| Lv 32 | 828 |
| Lv 33 | 841 |
| Lv 34 | 855 |
| Lv 35 | 868 |
| Lv 36 | 881 |
| Lv 37 | 895 |
| Lv 38 | 908 |
| Lv 39 | 922 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 935 |
| Lv 41 | 947 |
| Lv 42 | 959 |
| Lv 43 | 971 |
| Lv 44 | 983 |
| Lv 45 | 995 |
| Lv 46 | 1,007 |
| Lv 47 | 1,020 |
| Lv 48 | 1,032 |
| Lv 49 | 1,044 |
| Lv 50 | 1,057 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0152
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.89 m
- Weight
- 6.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0152_POKEMON_CHIKORITA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Chikorita in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chikorita's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Chikorita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chikorita takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Chikorita's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chikorita reaches 1,057 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 935 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 Chikorita?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Chikorita shows 534 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 668 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 Chikorita in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chikorita spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Chikorita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Chikorita 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.