Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Claydol takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 524
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,126 CP
Shadow Claydol moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Extrasensory STAB | Psychic | 11 | 11 | 1.0s | 11 | 11 |
| Mud Slap STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Extrasensory | Psychic | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Extrasensory builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Claydol
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Claydol 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 | 48 | 1,704 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 48 | 1,844 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,089 | 1,154 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,355 | 1,436 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,089 | 1,154 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 823 | 873 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,089 | 1,154 |
Is Shadow Claydol good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Claydol 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 (229 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 87 |
| Lv 3 | 146 |
| Lv 4 | 206 |
| Lv 5 | 265 |
| Lv 6 | 325 |
| Lv 7 | 384 |
| Lv 8 | 444 |
| Lv 9 | 504 |
| Lv 10 | 563 |
| Lv 11 | 619 |
| Lv 12 | 676 |
| Lv 13 | 732 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 788 |
| Lv 15 | 845 |
| Lv 16 | 901 |
| Lv 17 | 957 |
| Lv 18 | 1,014 |
| Lv 19 | 1,070 |
| Lv 20 | 1,126 |
| Lv 21 | 1,182 |
| Lv 22 | 1,239 |
| Lv 23 | 1,295 |
| Lv 24 | 1,352 |
| Lv 25 | 1,408 |
| Lv 26 | 1,464 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,521 |
| Lv 28 | 1,577 |
| Lv 29 | 1,633 |
| Lv 30 | 1,690 |
| Lv 31 | 1,718 |
| Lv 32 | 1,746 |
| Lv 33 | 1,774 |
| Lv 34 | 1,802 |
| Lv 35 | 1,830 |
| Lv 36 | 1,859 |
| Lv 37 | 1,887 |
| Lv 38 | 1,915 |
| Lv 39 | 1,943 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,971 |
| Lv 41 | 1,996 |
| Lv 42 | 2,021 |
| Lv 43 | 2,047 |
| Lv 44 | 2,072 |
| Lv 45 | 2,098 |
| Lv 46 | 2,124 |
| Lv 47 | 2,150 |
| Lv 48 | 2,176 |
| Lv 49 | 2,202 |
| Lv 50 | 2,229 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0344
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 108.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0344_POKEMON_CLAYDOL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Claydol in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Claydol's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Claydol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Claydol takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Claydol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Claydol reaches 2,229 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,971 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 Claydol?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Claydol shows 1,126 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,408 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 Claydol in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Claydol spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Claydol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Claydol 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.