#0578 Psychic Shadow

Shadow Duosion

Psychic-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 474.

Gen 5 · Unova Boosted in Windy
Max CP
2,282
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 2,018
Attack
208
Defense
103
Stamina
163
Shadow Duosion Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Zen Headbutt Thunder

Same-type attack bonus on Zen Headbutt. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Duosion takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 208
Defense 103
Stamina 163
Stat total
474
Buddy distance
3.0 km per candy
Second charged move
50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,153 CP

Shadow Duosion moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Hidden Power Normal 15 15 1.5s 10 10
Zen Headbutt Best STAB Psychic 11 9 1.0s 11 9

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Night Shade Ghost 60 50 2.5s 24 1.20
Psyshock STAB Psychic 60 33 2.5s 24 1.82
Thunder Best Electric 100 100 2.5s 40 1.00
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Hidden Power builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

How to get Shadow Duosion

Wild
Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Shadow Duosion knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 49 1,744
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 49 1,888
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,115 1,182
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 1,387 1,470
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,115 1,182
Research Encounter Lv 15 843 893
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,115 1,182

Is Shadow Duosion good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15

Shadow Duosion 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.

  • Attack is its highest stat (208), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
  • 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

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 28
Lv 2 89
Lv 3 150
Lv 4 211
Lv 5 272
Lv 6 333
Lv 7 394
Lv 8 455
Lv 9 515
Lv 10 576
Lv 11 634
Lv 12 692
Lv 13 749
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 807
Lv 15 865
Lv 16 922
Lv 17 980
Lv 18 1,038
Lv 19 1,095
Lv 20 1,153
Lv 21 1,211
Lv 22 1,268
Lv 23 1,326
Lv 24 1,384
Lv 25 1,441
Lv 26 1,499
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 1,557
Lv 28 1,614
Lv 29 1,672
Lv 30 1,730
Lv 31 1,759
Lv 32 1,787
Lv 33 1,816
Lv 34 1,845
Lv 35 1,874
Lv 36 1,903
Lv 37 1,932
Lv 38 1,960
Lv 39 1,989
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 2,018
Lv 41 2,044
Lv 42 2,069
Lv 43 2,095
Lv 44 2,122
Lv 45 2,148
Lv 46 2,174
Lv 47 2,201
Lv 48 2,228
Lv 49 2,254
Lv 50 2,282

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0578
Form
Shadow
Height
0.60 m
Weight
8.00 kg
Candy to evolve
25
Family forms
6 released forms
Game ID
V0578_POKEMON_DUOSION_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow Duosion's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Duosion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Duosion takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Duosion reaches 2,282 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,018 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 Duosion?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Duosion shows 1,153 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,441 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 Duosion in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Shadow Duosion be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Duosion 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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