Shadow Electivire
Electric-type, Generation 4. Ranked #7 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Thunder Shock Wild Charge 27.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wild Charge costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Electivire takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 593
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,759 CP
Shadow Electivire moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock Best STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Thunder STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Wild Charge Best STAB | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Flamethrower Elite | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Electivire runs Thunder Shock with Wild Charge — 27.1 DPS and 516 TDO as a Electric-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Low Kick (10 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Flamethrower is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Electivire places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | #7 | A | 27.1 | 516 | Thunder Shock Wild Charge |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Electivire
- 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 | 642 | 740 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,071 | 1,188 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,658 | 1,803 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,062 | 2,243 |
Is Shadow Electivire good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Electivire is a Tier A Electric-type raid attacker, ranked #7 at 27.1 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 136 |
| Lv 3 | 229 |
| Lv 4 | 322 |
| Lv 5 | 415 |
| Lv 6 | 508 |
| Lv 7 | 601 |
| Lv 8 | 694 |
| Lv 9 | 787 |
| Lv 10 | 880 |
| Lv 11 | 968 |
| Lv 12 | 1,056 |
| Lv 13 | 1,144 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,232 |
| Lv 15 | 1,320 |
| Lv 16 | 1,407 |
| Lv 17 | 1,495 |
| Lv 18 | 1,583 |
| Lv 19 | 1,671 |
| Lv 20 | 1,759 |
| Lv 21 | 1,847 |
| Lv 22 | 1,935 |
| Lv 23 | 2,023 |
| Lv 24 | 2,111 |
| Lv 25 | 2,199 |
| Lv 26 | 2,287 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,375 |
| Lv 28 | 2,463 |
| Lv 29 | 2,552 |
| Lv 30 | 2,640 |
| Lv 31 | 2,684 |
| Lv 32 | 2,727 |
| Lv 33 | 2,771 |
| Lv 34 | 2,815 |
| Lv 35 | 2,859 |
| Lv 36 | 2,903 |
| Lv 37 | 2,947 |
| Lv 38 | 2,991 |
| Lv 39 | 3,035 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,079 |
| Lv 41 | 3,118 |
| Lv 42 | 3,158 |
| Lv 43 | 3,197 |
| Lv 44 | 3,237 |
| Lv 45 | 3,277 |
| Lv 46 | 3,318 |
| Lv 47 | 3,358 |
| Lv 48 | 3,399 |
| Lv 49 | 3,440 |
| Lv 50 | 3,481 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0466
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 138.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0466_POKEMON_ELECTIVIRE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Electivire in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electivire's best moveset is Thunder Shock with Wild Charge, worth 27.1 DPS as a Electric-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 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 Electivire's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electivire takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Shadow Electivire's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electivire reaches 3,481 CP at level 50 and 3,079 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Electivire: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Electivire?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Electivire shows 694 CP (level 8), or 1,144 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,759 CP, or 2,199 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Electivire better than regular Electivire?
In raids, yes: Shadow Electivire deals 27.1 DPS (#7 Electric) against 22.6 DPS (#27 Electric) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Electivire.
How do you get Shadow Electivire in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Electivire 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 Electivire with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.