Shadow Chimchar
Fire-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 326.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Chimchar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 326
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 547 CP
Shadow Chimchar moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flame Wheel STAB | Fire | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Chimchar
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Chimchar 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 | 21 | 827 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 895 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 516 | 560 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 641 | 697 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 516 | 560 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 390 | 424 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 516 | 560 |
Is Shadow Chimchar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Chimchar 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 (86 Defense / 127 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 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 71 |
| Lv 4 | 100 |
| Lv 5 | 129 |
| Lv 6 | 158 |
| Lv 7 | 186 |
| Lv 8 | 215 |
| Lv 9 | 244 |
| Lv 10 | 273 |
| Lv 11 | 300 |
| Lv 12 | 328 |
| Lv 13 | 355 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 383 |
| Lv 15 | 410 |
| Lv 16 | 437 |
| Lv 17 | 465 |
| Lv 18 | 492 |
| Lv 19 | 519 |
| Lv 20 | 547 |
| Lv 21 | 574 |
| Lv 22 | 601 |
| Lv 23 | 629 |
| Lv 24 | 656 |
| Lv 25 | 683 |
| Lv 26 | 711 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 738 |
| Lv 28 | 765 |
| Lv 29 | 793 |
| Lv 30 | 820 |
| Lv 31 | 834 |
| Lv 32 | 848 |
| Lv 33 | 861 |
| Lv 34 | 875 |
| Lv 35 | 889 |
| Lv 36 | 902 |
| Lv 37 | 916 |
| Lv 38 | 930 |
| Lv 39 | 943 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 957 |
| Lv 41 | 969 |
| Lv 42 | 981 |
| Lv 43 | 994 |
| Lv 44 | 1,006 |
| Lv 45 | 1,018 |
| Lv 46 | 1,031 |
| Lv 47 | 1,044 |
| Lv 48 | 1,056 |
| Lv 49 | 1,069 |
| Lv 50 | 1,082 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0390
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 6.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0390_POKEMON_CHIMCHAR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Chimchar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chimchar's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Chimchar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chimchar 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 Chimchar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chimchar reaches 1,082 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 957 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 Chimchar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Chimchar shows 547 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 683 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 Chimchar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Chimchar spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Chimchar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Chimchar 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.