Shadow Drifblim
Ghost/Flying-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 594.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Drifblim takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 594
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,361 CP
Shadow Drifblim moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Shadow Ball Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Drifblim
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Drifblim knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,059 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,229 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,319 | 1,395 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,641 | 1,735 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,319 | 1,395 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 998 | 1,055 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,319 | 1,395 |
Is Shadow Drifblim good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Drifblim 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 (102 Defense / 312 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Fog 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 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 105 |
| Lv 3 | 177 |
| Lv 4 | 249 |
| Lv 5 | 321 |
| Lv 6 | 393 |
| Lv 7 | 465 |
| Lv 8 | 537 |
| Lv 9 | 608 |
| Lv 10 | 680 |
| Lv 11 | 748 |
| Lv 12 | 816 |
| Lv 13 | 884 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 953 |
| Lv 15 | 1,021 |
| Lv 16 | 1,089 |
| Lv 17 | 1,157 |
| Lv 18 | 1,225 |
| Lv 19 | 1,293 |
| Lv 20 | 1,361 |
| Lv 21 | 1,429 |
| Lv 22 | 1,497 |
| Lv 23 | 1,565 |
| Lv 24 | 1,633 |
| Lv 25 | 1,701 |
| Lv 26 | 1,769 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,837 |
| Lv 28 | 1,905 |
| Lv 29 | 1,973 |
| Lv 30 | 2,042 |
| Lv 31 | 2,076 |
| Lv 32 | 2,110 |
| Lv 33 | 2,144 |
| Lv 34 | 2,178 |
| Lv 35 | 2,212 |
| Lv 36 | 2,246 |
| Lv 37 | 2,280 |
| Lv 38 | 2,314 |
| Lv 39 | 2,348 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,382 |
| Lv 41 | 2,412 |
| Lv 42 | 2,442 |
| Lv 43 | 2,473 |
| Lv 44 | 2,504 |
| Lv 45 | 2,535 |
| Lv 46 | 2,566 |
| Lv 47 | 2,597 |
| Lv 48 | 2,629 |
| Lv 49 | 2,661 |
| Lv 50 | 2,693 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0426
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0426_POKEMON_DRIFBLIM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Drifblim in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drifblim's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Drifblim's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drifblim takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Ground, Normal, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Drifblim's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drifblim reaches 2,693 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,382 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 Drifblim?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Drifblim shows 1,361 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,701 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 Drifblim in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drifblim spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Drifblim be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Drifblim 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.