Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Acid Stone Edge
Same-type attack bonus on Stone Edge. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Cradily takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 546
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,263 CP
Shadow Cradily moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Best | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Grass Knot STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Stone Edge Best STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Cradily
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 449 | 531 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 755 | 852 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,173 | 1,294 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,459 | 1,610 |
Is Shadow Cradily good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Cradily has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 98 |
| Lv 3 | 164 |
| Lv 4 | 231 |
| Lv 5 | 298 |
| Lv 6 | 364 |
| Lv 7 | 431 |
| Lv 8 | 498 |
| Lv 9 | 565 |
| Lv 10 | 631 |
| Lv 11 | 695 |
| Lv 12 | 758 |
| Lv 13 | 821 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 884 |
| Lv 15 | 947 |
| Lv 16 | 1,010 |
| Lv 17 | 1,073 |
| Lv 18 | 1,137 |
| Lv 19 | 1,200 |
| Lv 20 | 1,263 |
| Lv 21 | 1,326 |
| Lv 22 | 1,389 |
| Lv 23 | 1,452 |
| Lv 24 | 1,516 |
| Lv 25 | 1,579 |
| Lv 26 | 1,642 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,705 |
| Lv 28 | 1,768 |
| Lv 29 | 1,832 |
| Lv 30 | 1,895 |
| Lv 31 | 1,926 |
| Lv 32 | 1,958 |
| Lv 33 | 1,990 |
| Lv 34 | 2,021 |
| Lv 35 | 2,053 |
| Lv 36 | 2,084 |
| Lv 37 | 2,116 |
| Lv 38 | 2,147 |
| Lv 39 | 2,179 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,211 |
| Lv 41 | 2,239 |
| Lv 42 | 2,267 |
| Lv 43 | 2,295 |
| Lv 44 | 2,324 |
| Lv 45 | 2,353 |
| Lv 46 | 2,382 |
| Lv 47 | 2,411 |
| Lv 48 | 2,440 |
| Lv 49 | 2,469 |
| Lv 50 | 2,499 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0346
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 60.40 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0346_POKEMON_CRADILY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Cradily in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cradily's best moveset is Acid with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Cradily's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cradily takes super effective damage from Bug, Fighting, Ice, Steel. It resists Electric, Normal.
What is Shadow Cradily's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cradily reaches 2,499 CP at level 50 and 2,211 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Cradily: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Cradily?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Cradily shows 498 CP (level 8), or 821 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,263 CP, or 1,579 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Cradily in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cradily is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Cradily with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.