Shadow Crawdaunt
Water/Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #21 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Waterfall Crabhammer 15.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Crabhammer costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Crawdaunt takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 526
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,413 CP
Shadow Crawdaunt moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Crabhammer Best STAB | Water | 85 | 50 | 2.0s | 42.5 | 1.70 |
| Night Slash STAB | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Razor Shell STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 35 | 33 | 2.0s | 17.5 | 1.06 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Crabhammer | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Crawdaunt runs Waterfall with Crabhammer — 15.6 DPS and 262 TDO as a Water-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Crawdaunt places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #21 | B | 15.6 | 262 | Waterfall Crabhammer |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Crawdaunt
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Crawdaunt 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 | 61 | 2,138 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,315 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,376 | 1,449 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,711 | 1,802 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,376 | 1,449 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,040 | 1,095 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,376 | 1,449 |
Is Shadow Crawdaunt good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #21 makes Shadow Crawdaunt a useful Water-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Water bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (224), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 35 |
| Lv 2 | 109 |
| Lv 3 | 184 |
| Lv 4 | 259 |
| Lv 5 | 333 |
| Lv 6 | 408 |
| Lv 7 | 483 |
| Lv 8 | 557 |
| Lv 9 | 632 |
| Lv 10 | 707 |
| Lv 11 | 777 |
| Lv 12 | 848 |
| Lv 13 | 919 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 989 |
| Lv 15 | 1,060 |
| Lv 16 | 1,131 |
| Lv 17 | 1,201 |
| Lv 18 | 1,272 |
| Lv 19 | 1,343 |
| Lv 20 | 1,413 |
| Lv 21 | 1,484 |
| Lv 22 | 1,555 |
| Lv 23 | 1,625 |
| Lv 24 | 1,696 |
| Lv 25 | 1,767 |
| Lv 26 | 1,838 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,908 |
| Lv 28 | 1,979 |
| Lv 29 | 2,050 |
| Lv 30 | 2,120 |
| Lv 31 | 2,156 |
| Lv 32 | 2,191 |
| Lv 33 | 2,226 |
| Lv 34 | 2,262 |
| Lv 35 | 2,297 |
| Lv 36 | 2,332 |
| Lv 37 | 2,368 |
| Lv 38 | 2,403 |
| Lv 39 | 2,438 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,474 |
| Lv 41 | 2,505 |
| Lv 42 | 2,537 |
| Lv 43 | 2,569 |
| Lv 44 | 2,601 |
| Lv 45 | 2,633 |
| Lv 46 | 2,665 |
| Lv 47 | 2,698 |
| Lv 48 | 2,731 |
| Lv 49 | 2,764 |
| Lv 50 | 2,797 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0342
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 32.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0342_POKEMON_CRAWDAUNT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Crawdaunt in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crawdaunt's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Crabhammer (charged), worth 15.6 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Crawdaunt's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crawdaunt takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Crawdaunt's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crawdaunt reaches 2,797 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,474 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 Crawdaunt?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Crawdaunt shows 1,413 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,767 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 Crawdaunt in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crawdaunt spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Crawdaunt be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Crawdaunt 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.