Shadow Crobat
Poison/Flying-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 570.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Crobat takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 570
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,512 CP
Shadow Crobat moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Cross Poison STAB | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Poison Fang STAB | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Air Slash builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Crobat
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Crobat knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,287 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,476 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,475 | 1,550 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,835 | 1,928 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,475 | 1,550 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,115 | 1,172 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,475 | 1,550 |
Is Shadow Crobat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Crobat 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 (178 Defense / 198 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy 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 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 197 |
| Lv 4 | 277 |
| Lv 5 | 356 |
| Lv 6 | 436 |
| Lv 7 | 516 |
| Lv 8 | 596 |
| Lv 9 | 676 |
| Lv 10 | 756 |
| Lv 11 | 832 |
| Lv 12 | 907 |
| Lv 13 | 983 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,058 |
| Lv 15 | 1,134 |
| Lv 16 | 1,209 |
| Lv 17 | 1,285 |
| Lv 18 | 1,361 |
| Lv 19 | 1,436 |
| Lv 20 | 1,512 |
| Lv 21 | 1,587 |
| Lv 22 | 1,663 |
| Lv 23 | 1,739 |
| Lv 24 | 1,814 |
| Lv 25 | 1,890 |
| Lv 26 | 1,966 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,041 |
| Lv 28 | 2,117 |
| Lv 29 | 2,193 |
| Lv 30 | 2,268 |
| Lv 31 | 2,306 |
| Lv 32 | 2,344 |
| Lv 33 | 2,382 |
| Lv 34 | 2,419 |
| Lv 35 | 2,457 |
| Lv 36 | 2,495 |
| Lv 37 | 2,533 |
| Lv 38 | 2,571 |
| Lv 39 | 2,608 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,646 |
| Lv 41 | 2,680 |
| Lv 42 | 2,714 |
| Lv 43 | 2,748 |
| Lv 44 | 2,782 |
| Lv 45 | 2,816 |
| Lv 46 | 2,851 |
| Lv 47 | 2,886 |
| Lv 48 | 2,921 |
| Lv 49 | 2,956 |
| Lv 50 | 2,992 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0169
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 75.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0169_POKEMON_CROBAT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Crobat in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crobat's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Crobat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crobat takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Grass, Fairy, Ground, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Crobat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crobat reaches 2,992 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,646 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 Crobat?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Crobat shows 1,512 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,890 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 Crobat in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crobat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Crobat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Crobat 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.