Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Drowzee takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 380
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 594 CP
Shadow Drowzee moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Pound builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Drowzee
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Drowzee 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 | 23 | 899 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 973 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 562 | 609 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 699 | 758 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 562 | 609 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 425 | 460 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 562 | 609 |
Is Shadow Drowzee good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Drowzee 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 (136 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 46 |
| Lv 3 | 77 |
| Lv 4 | 108 |
| Lv 5 | 140 |
| Lv 6 | 171 |
| Lv 7 | 203 |
| Lv 8 | 234 |
| Lv 9 | 266 |
| Lv 10 | 297 |
| Lv 11 | 327 |
| Lv 12 | 356 |
| Lv 13 | 386 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 416 |
| Lv 15 | 446 |
| Lv 16 | 475 |
| Lv 17 | 505 |
| Lv 18 | 535 |
| Lv 19 | 564 |
| Lv 20 | 594 |
| Lv 21 | 624 |
| Lv 22 | 654 |
| Lv 23 | 683 |
| Lv 24 | 713 |
| Lv 25 | 743 |
| Lv 26 | 773 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 802 |
| Lv 28 | 832 |
| Lv 29 | 862 |
| Lv 30 | 892 |
| Lv 31 | 906 |
| Lv 32 | 921 |
| Lv 33 | 936 |
| Lv 34 | 951 |
| Lv 35 | 966 |
| Lv 36 | 981 |
| Lv 37 | 996 |
| Lv 38 | 1,010 |
| Lv 39 | 1,025 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,040 |
| Lv 41 | 1,053 |
| Lv 42 | 1,067 |
| Lv 43 | 1,080 |
| Lv 44 | 1,094 |
| Lv 45 | 1,107 |
| Lv 46 | 1,121 |
| Lv 47 | 1,134 |
| Lv 48 | 1,148 |
| Lv 49 | 1,162 |
| Lv 50 | 1,176 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0096
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 32.40 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0096_POKEMON_DROWZEE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Drowzee in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drowzee's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Drowzee's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drowzee takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Drowzee's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drowzee reaches 1,176 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,040 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 Drowzee?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Drowzee shows 594 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 743 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 Drowzee in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Drowzee spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Drowzee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Drowzee 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.