Shadow Emboar
Fire/Fighting-type, Generation 5. Ranked #19 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Ember Blast Burn 17.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blast Burn is an Elite TM move. Blast Burn costs 50 energy for 120 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Emboar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 604
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,704 CP
Shadow Emboar moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Focus Blast STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Heat Wave STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Blast Burn Best STAB Elite | Fire | 120 | 50 | 3.5s | 34.3 | 2.40 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Blast Burn | Fire | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Emboar runs Ember with Blast Burn — 17.2 DPS and 437 TDO as a Fire-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Emboar places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #19 | B | 17.2 | 437 | Ember Blast Burn |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Emboar
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Emboar 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 | 75 | 2,578 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 75 | 2,791 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,665 | 1,747 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,071 | 2,173 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,665 | 1,747 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,259 | 1,321 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,665 | 1,747 |
Is Shadow Emboar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #19 makes Shadow Emboar a useful Fire-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Fire bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Bulk-leaning spread (127 Defense / 242 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 132 |
| Lv 3 | 222 |
| Lv 4 | 312 |
| Lv 5 | 402 |
| Lv 6 | 492 |
| Lv 7 | 582 |
| Lv 8 | 672 |
| Lv 9 | 762 |
| Lv 10 | 852 |
| Lv 11 | 937 |
| Lv 12 | 1,022 |
| Lv 13 | 1,108 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,193 |
| Lv 15 | 1,278 |
| Lv 16 | 1,363 |
| Lv 17 | 1,448 |
| Lv 18 | 1,534 |
| Lv 19 | 1,619 |
| Lv 20 | 1,704 |
| Lv 21 | 1,789 |
| Lv 22 | 1,874 |
| Lv 23 | 1,960 |
| Lv 24 | 2,045 |
| Lv 25 | 2,130 |
| Lv 26 | 2,215 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,301 |
| Lv 28 | 2,386 |
| Lv 29 | 2,471 |
| Lv 30 | 2,556 |
| Lv 31 | 2,599 |
| Lv 32 | 2,642 |
| Lv 33 | 2,684 |
| Lv 34 | 2,727 |
| Lv 35 | 2,769 |
| Lv 36 | 2,812 |
| Lv 37 | 2,855 |
| Lv 38 | 2,897 |
| Lv 39 | 2,940 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,982 |
| Lv 41 | 3,020 |
| Lv 42 | 3,058 |
| Lv 43 | 3,097 |
| Lv 44 | 3,135 |
| Lv 45 | 3,174 |
| Lv 46 | 3,213 |
| Lv 47 | 3,252 |
| Lv 48 | 3,292 |
| Lv 49 | 3,332 |
| Lv 50 | 3,372 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0500
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 150.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0500_POKEMON_EMBOAR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Emboar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Emboar's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Blast Burn (charged), worth 17.2 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Emboar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Emboar takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Emboar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Emboar reaches 3,372 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,982 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 Emboar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Emboar shows 1,704 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,130 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 Emboar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Emboar spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Emboar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Emboar 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.