Shadow Ducklett
Water/Flying-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 338.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Water Gun Brave Bird
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Ducklett takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 338
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 489 CP
Shadow Ducklett moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun Best STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Water Gun (10 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Ducklett
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Ducklett 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 | 18 | 740 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 801 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 458 | 501 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 570 | 624 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 458 | 501 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 346 | 379 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 458 | 501 |
Is Shadow Ducklett good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Ducklett 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 (96 Defense / 158 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 Rainy 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 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 37 |
| Lv 3 | 63 |
| Lv 4 | 89 |
| Lv 5 | 115 |
| Lv 6 | 141 |
| Lv 7 | 167 |
| Lv 8 | 193 |
| Lv 9 | 219 |
| Lv 10 | 244 |
| Lv 11 | 269 |
| Lv 12 | 293 |
| Lv 13 | 318 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 342 |
| Lv 15 | 367 |
| Lv 16 | 391 |
| Lv 17 | 416 |
| Lv 18 | 440 |
| Lv 19 | 465 |
| Lv 20 | 489 |
| Lv 21 | 514 |
| Lv 22 | 538 |
| Lv 23 | 563 |
| Lv 24 | 587 |
| Lv 25 | 612 |
| Lv 26 | 636 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 661 |
| Lv 28 | 685 |
| Lv 29 | 710 |
| Lv 30 | 734 |
| Lv 31 | 746 |
| Lv 32 | 758 |
| Lv 33 | 771 |
| Lv 34 | 783 |
| Lv 35 | 795 |
| Lv 36 | 807 |
| Lv 37 | 820 |
| Lv 38 | 832 |
| Lv 39 | 844 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 856 |
| Lv 41 | 867 |
| Lv 42 | 878 |
| Lv 43 | 889 |
| Lv 44 | 900 |
| Lv 45 | 911 |
| Lv 46 | 923 |
| Lv 47 | 934 |
| Lv 48 | 945 |
| Lv 49 | 957 |
| Lv 50 | 968 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0580
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 5.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0580_POKEMON_DUCKLETT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Ducklett in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ducklett's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Ducklett's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ducklett takes super effective damage from Electric, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Electric (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Ducklett's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ducklett reaches 968 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 856 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 Ducklett?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ducklett shows 489 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 612 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 Ducklett in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ducklett spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Ducklett be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Ducklett 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.