Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Poltergeist
Same-type attack bonus on Poltergeist. Poltergeist costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Dusclops takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 478
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 909 CP
Shadow Dusclops moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack Best | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Hex STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Poltergeist Best STAB | Ghost | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Shadow Punch STAB | Ghost | 35 | 33 | 1.5s | 23.3 | 1.06 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Hex | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Dusclops
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dusclops 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 | 37 | 1,375 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 37 | 1,489 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 873 | 932 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,086 | 1,159 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 873 | 932 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 660 | 704 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 873 | 932 |
Is Shadow Dusclops good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Dusclops 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 (234 Defense / 120 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 22 |
| Lv 2 | 70 |
| Lv 3 | 118 |
| Lv 4 | 166 |
| Lv 5 | 214 |
| Lv 6 | 262 |
| Lv 7 | 310 |
| Lv 8 | 358 |
| Lv 9 | 406 |
| Lv 10 | 454 |
| Lv 11 | 500 |
| Lv 12 | 545 |
| Lv 13 | 591 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 636 |
| Lv 15 | 682 |
| Lv 16 | 727 |
| Lv 17 | 773 |
| Lv 18 | 818 |
| Lv 19 | 864 |
| Lv 20 | 909 |
| Lv 21 | 955 |
| Lv 22 | 1,000 |
| Lv 23 | 1,045 |
| Lv 24 | 1,091 |
| Lv 25 | 1,136 |
| Lv 26 | 1,182 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,227 |
| Lv 28 | 1,273 |
| Lv 29 | 1,318 |
| Lv 30 | 1,364 |
| Lv 31 | 1,387 |
| Lv 32 | 1,409 |
| Lv 33 | 1,432 |
| Lv 34 | 1,455 |
| Lv 35 | 1,478 |
| Lv 36 | 1,500 |
| Lv 37 | 1,523 |
| Lv 38 | 1,546 |
| Lv 39 | 1,568 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,591 |
| Lv 41 | 1,611 |
| Lv 42 | 1,632 |
| Lv 43 | 1,652 |
| Lv 44 | 1,673 |
| Lv 45 | 1,694 |
| Lv 46 | 1,714 |
| Lv 47 | 1,735 |
| Lv 48 | 1,756 |
| Lv 49 | 1,778 |
| Lv 50 | 1,799 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0356
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 30.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0356_POKEMON_DUSCLOPS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dusclops in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusclops's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Poltergeist (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Dusclops's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusclops takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Dusclops's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusclops reaches 1,799 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,591 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 Dusclops?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Dusclops shows 909 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,136 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 Dusclops in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusclops spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dusclops be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Dusclops 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.