Shadow Escavalier
Bug/Steel-type, Generation 5. Ranked #21 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite Megahorn 14.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Escavalier takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 582
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,650 CP
Shadow Escavalier moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Drill Run | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Megahorn Best STAB | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Razor Shell Elite | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Escavalier runs Bug Bite with Megahorn — 14.5 DPS and 261 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Razor Shell is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Escavalier places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #21 | C | 14.5 | 261 | Bug Bite Megahorn |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Escavalier
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Escavalier 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 | 73 | 2,497 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 73 | 2,703 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,613 | 1,692 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,007 | 2,104 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,613 | 1,692 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,220 | 1,279 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,613 | 1,692 |
Is Shadow Escavalier good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #21 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Escavalier is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 128 |
| Lv 3 | 215 |
| Lv 4 | 302 |
| Lv 5 | 389 |
| Lv 6 | 476 |
| Lv 7 | 564 |
| Lv 8 | 651 |
| Lv 9 | 738 |
| Lv 10 | 825 |
| Lv 11 | 908 |
| Lv 12 | 990 |
| Lv 13 | 1,073 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,155 |
| Lv 15 | 1,238 |
| Lv 16 | 1,320 |
| Lv 17 | 1,403 |
| Lv 18 | 1,485 |
| Lv 19 | 1,568 |
| Lv 20 | 1,650 |
| Lv 21 | 1,733 |
| Lv 22 | 1,815 |
| Lv 23 | 1,898 |
| Lv 24 | 1,981 |
| Lv 25 | 2,063 |
| Lv 26 | 2,146 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,228 |
| Lv 28 | 2,311 |
| Lv 29 | 2,393 |
| Lv 30 | 2,476 |
| Lv 31 | 2,517 |
| Lv 32 | 2,559 |
| Lv 33 | 2,600 |
| Lv 34 | 2,641 |
| Lv 35 | 2,682 |
| Lv 36 | 2,724 |
| Lv 37 | 2,765 |
| Lv 38 | 2,806 |
| Lv 39 | 2,847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,889 |
| Lv 41 | 2,925 |
| Lv 42 | 2,962 |
| Lv 43 | 2,999 |
| Lv 44 | 3,037 |
| Lv 45 | 3,074 |
| Lv 46 | 3,112 |
| Lv 47 | 3,150 |
| Lv 48 | 3,188 |
| Lv 49 | 3,227 |
| Lv 50 | 3,266 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0589
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 33.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0589_POKEMON_ESCAVALIER_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Escavalier in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Megahorn (charged), worth 14.5 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Escavalier's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier takes super effective damage from Fire-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Escavalier's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier reaches 3,266 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,889 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 Escavalier?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Escavalier shows 1,650 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,063 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 Escavalier in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Escavalier be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Escavalier 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.