Shadow Duskull
Ghost-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 317.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Night Shade
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Night Shade costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Duskull takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 317
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 403 CP
Shadow Duskull moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade Best STAB | Ghost | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Shadow Sneak STAB | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | Ghost | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Duskull
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Duskull 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 | 15 | 610 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 660 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 374 | 413 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 465 | 514 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 374 | 413 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 282 | 312 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 374 | 413 |
Is Shadow Duskull good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Duskull 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 (162 Defense / 85 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 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 52 |
| Lv 4 | 73 |
| Lv 5 | 95 |
| Lv 6 | 116 |
| Lv 7 | 137 |
| Lv 8 | 159 |
| Lv 9 | 180 |
| Lv 10 | 201 |
| Lv 11 | 222 |
| Lv 12 | 242 |
| Lv 13 | 262 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 282 |
| Lv 15 | 302 |
| Lv 16 | 322 |
| Lv 17 | 343 |
| Lv 18 | 363 |
| Lv 19 | 383 |
| Lv 20 | 403 |
| Lv 21 | 423 |
| Lv 22 | 443 |
| Lv 23 | 464 |
| Lv 24 | 484 |
| Lv 25 | 504 |
| Lv 26 | 524 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 544 |
| Lv 28 | 565 |
| Lv 29 | 585 |
| Lv 30 | 605 |
| Lv 31 | 615 |
| Lv 32 | 625 |
| Lv 33 | 635 |
| Lv 34 | 645 |
| Lv 35 | 655 |
| Lv 36 | 665 |
| Lv 37 | 676 |
| Lv 38 | 686 |
| Lv 39 | 696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 706 |
| Lv 41 | 715 |
| Lv 42 | 724 |
| Lv 43 | 733 |
| Lv 44 | 742 |
| Lv 45 | 751 |
| Lv 46 | 760 |
| Lv 47 | 770 |
| Lv 48 | 779 |
| Lv 49 | 789 |
| Lv 50 | 798 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0355
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0355_POKEMON_DUSKULL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Duskull in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Duskull's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Night Shade (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Duskull's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Duskull takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Duskull's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Duskull reaches 798 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 706 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 Duskull?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Duskull shows 403 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 504 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 Duskull in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Duskull spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Duskull be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Duskull 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.