Shadow Ekans Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,048, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Ekans good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ekans has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,048 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Ekans in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ekans has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Ekans's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ekans is a Poison-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Ekans, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Ekans resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Ekans's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ekans's maximum CP is 1,048 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 927 at level 40. Its base stats are 110 Attack, 97 Defense, and 111 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 318. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Ekans?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Ekans has 529 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 662 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,048 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Ekans showing 529 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Ekans in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ekans can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Ekans from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Ekans as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Ekans be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Ekans availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Acid Gunk Shot

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gunk Shot is an Elite TM move. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Ekans takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Grass0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 110

Defense 97

Stamina 111

Stat total: 318
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 529 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Ekans is a Poison-type Pokémon (#23, Generation 1) that caps at 1,048 CP at level 50, built on 110/97/111 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic and resists Bug, Fairy and Fighting — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Ekans is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Ekans moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Acid Best STAB	Poison	11	10	1.0s	11	10
Poison Sting STAB	Poison	4	6	0.5s	8	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Poison Fang STAB	Poison	30	33	1.5s	20	0.91
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70
Wrap	Normal	60	33	3.0s	20	1.82
Gunk Shot Best STAB Elite	Poison	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Acid	Poison	6	8	1	6.00	8.00
Poison Sting	Poison	4	9	1	4.00	9.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Poison Fang	Poison	45	40	1.13	Buff / debuff
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—
Wrap	Normal	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Gunk Shot	Poison	130	75	1.73	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Poison Sting builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Gunk Shot is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Ekans 50 Candy

Arbok

Family

Ekans

Arbok

Shadow forms Shadow Ekans Shadow Arbok

How to get Shadow Ekans

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Ekans 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	20	801
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	20	867
Raid Catch	Lv 20	499	543
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	621	675
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	499	543
Research Encounter	Lv 15	377	410
GO Battle League	Lv 20	499	543

Is Shadow Ekans good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Ekans 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 (97 Defense / 111 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 Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	13
Lv 2	41
Lv 3	69
Lv 4	97
Lv 5	125
Lv 6	153
Lv 7	181
Lv 8	209
Lv 9	237
Lv 10	265
Lv 11	291
Lv 12	318
Lv 13	344

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	371
Lv 15	397
Lv 16	423
Lv 17	450
Lv 18	476
Lv 19	503
Lv 20	529
Lv 21	556
Lv 22	582
Lv 23	609
Lv 24	635
Lv 25	662
Lv 26	688

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	715
Lv 28	741
Lv 29	768
Lv 30	795
Lv 31	808
Lv 32	821
Lv 33	834
Lv 34	847
Lv 35	861
Lv 36	874
Lv 37	887
Lv 38	900
Lv 39	914

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	927
Lv 41	939
Lv 42	951
Lv 43	962
Lv 44	974
Lv 45	987
Lv 46	999
Lv 47	1,011
Lv 48	1,023
Lv 49	1,036
Lv 50	1,048

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0023
Form: Shadow
Height: 2.00 m
Weight: 6.90 kg
Candy to evolve: 50
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0023_POKEMON_EKANS_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow Ekans's best moveset is Acid (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Ekans's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ekans takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Ekans reaches 1,048 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 927 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 Ekans?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ekans shows 529 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 662 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 Ekans in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Shadow Ekans be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Ekans 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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