Shadow Cyndaquil Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,108, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Cyndaquil good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,108 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Cyndaquil in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Cyndaquil's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Cyndaquil, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Cyndaquil resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Cyndaquil's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil's maximum CP is 1,108 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 980 at level 40. Its base stats are 116 Attack, 93 Defense, and 118 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 327. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Cyndaquil?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Cyndaquil has 560 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 700 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,108 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Cyndaquil showing 560 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Cyndaquil in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Cyndaquil from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Cyndaquil as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Cyndaquil be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Cyndaquil availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Ember Flamethrower

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Cyndaquil takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 116

Defense 93

Stamina 118

Stat total: 327
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 560 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon (#155, Generation 2) that caps at 1,108 CP at level 50, built on 116/93/118 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ground, Rock and Water and resists Bug, Fairy and Fire — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Cyndaquil is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Cyndaquil moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember Best STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Tackle	Normal	5	5	0.5s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Flamethrower Best STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Swift	Normal	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Tackle	Normal	3	3	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Flame Charge	Fire	65	50	1.30	Buff / debuff
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Swift	Normal	55	35	1.57	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Cyndaquil 25 Candy

Quilava 100 Candy

Typhlosion

Family

Cyndaquil

Quilava

Typhlosion

Typhlosion (Hisuian) Hisuian

Shadow forms Shadow Cyndaquil Shadow Quilava Shadow Typhlosion

How to get Shadow Cyndaquil

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Cyndaquil 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	22	847
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	22	917
Raid Catch	Lv 20	529	574
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	658	714
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	529	574
Research Encounter	Lv 15	400	434
GO Battle League	Lv 20	529	574

Is Shadow Cyndaquil good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Cyndaquil 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 (93 Defense / 118 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	13
Lv 2	43
Lv 3	73
Lv 4	102
Lv 5	132
Lv 6	161
Lv 7	191
Lv 8	221
Lv 9	250
Lv 10	280
Lv 11	308
Lv 12	336
Lv 13	364

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	392
Lv 15	420
Lv 16	448
Lv 17	476
Lv 18	504
Lv 19	532
Lv 20	560
Lv 21	588
Lv 22	616
Lv 23	644
Lv 24	672
Lv 25	700
Lv 26	728

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	756
Lv 28	784
Lv 29	812
Lv 30	840
Lv 31	854
Lv 32	868
Lv 33	882
Lv 34	896
Lv 35	910
Lv 36	924
Lv 37	938
Lv 38	952
Lv 39	966

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	980
Lv 41	993
Lv 42	1,005
Lv 43	1,018
Lv 44	1,030
Lv 45	1,043
Lv 46	1,056
Lv 47	1,069
Lv 48	1,082
Lv 49	1,095
Lv 50	1,108

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0155
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.51 m
Weight: 7.90 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0155_POKEMON_CYNDAQUIL_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Cyndaquil in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Cyndaquil's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Cyndaquil's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil reaches 1,108 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 980 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 Cyndaquil?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Cyndaquil shows 560 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 700 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 Cyndaquil in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Cyndaquil spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Cyndaquil be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Cyndaquil 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.

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