Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Smack Down Rock Wrecker
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Wrecker costs 50 energy for 110 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Crustle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,452 CP
Shadow Crustle moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Smack Down Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Blast STAB | Rock | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Rock Wrecker Best STAB | Rock | 110 | 50 | 3.5s | 31.4 | 2.20 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Blast | Rock | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Wrecker | Rock | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Crustle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Crustle 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 | 63 | 2,197 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 63 | 2,378 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,416 | 1,488 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,761 | 1,852 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,416 | 1,488 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,070 | 1,125 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,416 | 1,488 |
Is Shadow Crustle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Crustle 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 (200 Defense / 172 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy 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 | 112 |
| Lv 3 | 189 |
| Lv 4 | 266 |
| Lv 5 | 342 |
| Lv 6 | 419 |
| Lv 7 | 496 |
| Lv 8 | 573 |
| Lv 9 | 649 |
| Lv 10 | 726 |
| Lv 11 | 799 |
| Lv 12 | 871 |
| Lv 13 | 944 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,017 |
| Lv 15 | 1,089 |
| Lv 16 | 1,162 |
| Lv 17 | 1,234 |
| Lv 18 | 1,307 |
| Lv 19 | 1,380 |
| Lv 20 | 1,452 |
| Lv 21 | 1,525 |
| Lv 22 | 1,597 |
| Lv 23 | 1,670 |
| Lv 24 | 1,743 |
| Lv 25 | 1,815 |
| Lv 26 | 1,888 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,961 |
| Lv 28 | 2,033 |
| Lv 29 | 2,106 |
| Lv 30 | 2,179 |
| Lv 31 | 2,215 |
| Lv 32 | 2,251 |
| Lv 33 | 2,288 |
| Lv 34 | 2,324 |
| Lv 35 | 2,360 |
| Lv 36 | 2,397 |
| Lv 37 | 2,433 |
| Lv 38 | 2,469 |
| Lv 39 | 2,505 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,542 |
| Lv 41 | 2,574 |
| Lv 42 | 2,607 |
| Lv 43 | 2,639 |
| Lv 44 | 2,672 |
| Lv 45 | 2,705 |
| Lv 46 | 2,738 |
| Lv 47 | 2,772 |
| Lv 48 | 2,806 |
| Lv 49 | 2,840 |
| Lv 50 | 2,874 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0558
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 200.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0558_POKEMON_CRUSTLE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Crustle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crustle's best moveset is Smack Down (fast) with Rock Wrecker (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Crustle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crustle takes super effective damage from Rock, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Crustle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crustle reaches 2,874 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,542 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 Crustle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Crustle shows 1,452 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,815 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 Crustle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Crustle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Crustle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Crustle 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.