Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Low Kick Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on Thunder. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Electabuzz takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 519
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,333 CP
Shadow Electabuzz moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick Best | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Best STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Low Kick (10 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Electabuzz
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 477 | 561 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 800 | 900 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,242 | 1,367 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,545 | 1,700 |
Is Shadow Electabuzz good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Electabuzz has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 103 |
| Lv 3 | 173 |
| Lv 4 | 244 |
| Lv 5 | 314 |
| Lv 6 | 385 |
| Lv 7 | 455 |
| Lv 8 | 526 |
| Lv 9 | 596 |
| Lv 10 | 667 |
| Lv 11 | 733 |
| Lv 12 | 800 |
| Lv 13 | 867 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 933 |
| Lv 15 | 1,000 |
| Lv 16 | 1,067 |
| Lv 17 | 1,133 |
| Lv 18 | 1,200 |
| Lv 19 | 1,267 |
| Lv 20 | 1,333 |
| Lv 21 | 1,400 |
| Lv 22 | 1,467 |
| Lv 23 | 1,534 |
| Lv 24 | 1,600 |
| Lv 25 | 1,667 |
| Lv 26 | 1,734 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,800 |
| Lv 28 | 1,867 |
| Lv 29 | 1,934 |
| Lv 30 | 2,001 |
| Lv 31 | 2,034 |
| Lv 32 | 2,067 |
| Lv 33 | 2,101 |
| Lv 34 | 2,134 |
| Lv 35 | 2,167 |
| Lv 36 | 2,201 |
| Lv 37 | 2,234 |
| Lv 38 | 2,267 |
| Lv 39 | 2,301 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,334 |
| Lv 41 | 2,364 |
| Lv 42 | 2,393 |
| Lv 43 | 2,423 |
| Lv 44 | 2,454 |
| Lv 45 | 2,484 |
| Lv 46 | 2,515 |
| Lv 47 | 2,545 |
| Lv 48 | 2,576 |
| Lv 49 | 2,607 |
| Lv 50 | 2,639 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0125
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0125_POKEMON_ELECTABUZZ_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Electabuzz in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electabuzz's best moveset is Low Kick with Thunder. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Electabuzz's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electabuzz takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Shadow Electabuzz's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electabuzz reaches 2,639 CP at level 50 and 2,334 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Electabuzz: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Electabuzz?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Electabuzz shows 526 CP (level 8), or 867 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,333 CP, or 1,667 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Electabuzz in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electabuzz is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Electabuzz with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.