Shadow Cranidos
Rock-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 456.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Bulldoze
Bulldoze costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Cranidos takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 456
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,040 CP
Shadow Cranidos moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Bulldoze Best | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Zen Headbutt builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Cranidos
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 356 | 437 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 605 | 702 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 945 | 1,066 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,176 | 1,326 |
Is Shadow Cranidos good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Cranidos has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 190 |
| Lv 5 | 245 |
| Lv 6 | 300 |
| Lv 7 | 355 |
| Lv 8 | 410 |
| Lv 9 | 465 |
| Lv 10 | 520 |
| Lv 11 | 572 |
| Lv 12 | 624 |
| Lv 13 | 676 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 728 |
| Lv 15 | 780 |
| Lv 16 | 832 |
| Lv 17 | 884 |
| Lv 18 | 936 |
| Lv 19 | 988 |
| Lv 20 | 1,040 |
| Lv 21 | 1,092 |
| Lv 22 | 1,144 |
| Lv 23 | 1,196 |
| Lv 24 | 1,248 |
| Lv 25 | 1,300 |
| Lv 26 | 1,352 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,404 |
| Lv 28 | 1,456 |
| Lv 29 | 1,508 |
| Lv 30 | 1,560 |
| Lv 31 | 1,586 |
| Lv 32 | 1,612 |
| Lv 33 | 1,638 |
| Lv 34 | 1,664 |
| Lv 35 | 1,690 |
| Lv 36 | 1,716 |
| Lv 37 | 1,742 |
| Lv 38 | 1,768 |
| Lv 39 | 1,794 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,820 |
| Lv 41 | 1,843 |
| Lv 42 | 1,867 |
| Lv 43 | 1,890 |
| Lv 44 | 1,913 |
| Lv 45 | 1,937 |
| Lv 46 | 1,961 |
| Lv 47 | 1,985 |
| Lv 48 | 2,009 |
| Lv 49 | 2,033 |
| Lv 50 | 2,058 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0408
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 31.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0408_POKEMON_CRANIDOS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Cranidos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cranidos's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Bulldoze. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 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 Cranidos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cranidos takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison.
What is Shadow Cranidos's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cranidos reaches 2,058 CP at level 50 and 1,820 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Cranidos: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Cranidos?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Cranidos shows 410 CP (level 8), or 676 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,040 CP, or 1,300 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Cranidos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cranidos 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 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Cranidos with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.