Shadow Dewott
Water-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 456.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Water Gun X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on Water Gun. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Dewott takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 456
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 995 CP
Shadow Dewott moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Water Gun Best STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| X Scissor Best | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Water Gun (10 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Dewott
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dewott 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 | 42 | 1,505 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 42 | 1,629 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 959 | 1,019 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,193 | 1,268 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 959 | 1,019 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 725 | 771 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 959 | 1,019 |
Is Shadow Dewott good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Dewott 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 (116 Defense / 181 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 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 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 77 |
| Lv 3 | 129 |
| Lv 4 | 182 |
| Lv 5 | 234 |
| Lv 6 | 287 |
| Lv 7 | 340 |
| Lv 8 | 392 |
| Lv 9 | 445 |
| Lv 10 | 497 |
| Lv 11 | 547 |
| Lv 12 | 597 |
| Lv 13 | 646 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 696 |
| Lv 15 | 746 |
| Lv 16 | 796 |
| Lv 17 | 845 |
| Lv 18 | 895 |
| Lv 19 | 945 |
| Lv 20 | 995 |
| Lv 21 | 1,044 |
| Lv 22 | 1,094 |
| Lv 23 | 1,144 |
| Lv 24 | 1,194 |
| Lv 25 | 1,243 |
| Lv 26 | 1,293 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,343 |
| Lv 28 | 1,393 |
| Lv 29 | 1,442 |
| Lv 30 | 1,492 |
| Lv 31 | 1,517 |
| Lv 32 | 1,542 |
| Lv 33 | 1,567 |
| Lv 34 | 1,592 |
| Lv 35 | 1,617 |
| Lv 36 | 1,641 |
| Lv 37 | 1,666 |
| Lv 38 | 1,691 |
| Lv 39 | 1,716 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,741 |
| Lv 41 | 1,763 |
| Lv 42 | 1,785 |
| Lv 43 | 1,808 |
| Lv 44 | 1,830 |
| Lv 45 | 1,853 |
| Lv 46 | 1,876 |
| Lv 47 | 1,899 |
| Lv 48 | 1,922 |
| Lv 49 | 1,945 |
| Lv 50 | 1,968 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0502
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 24.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0502_POKEMON_DEWOTT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dewott in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dewott's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Dewott's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dewott takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Dewott's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dewott reaches 1,968 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,741 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 Dewott?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Dewott shows 995 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,243 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 Dewott in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dewott spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dewott be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Dewott 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.