Shadow Escavalier
Bug/Steel-type, Generation 5. Ranked #6 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite Megahorn 24.1 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 — 24.1 DPS and 434 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 | #6 | A | 24.1 | 434 | Bug Bite Megahorn |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Escavalier
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 600 | 694 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,002 | 1,114 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,552 | 1,692 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,931 | 2,104 |
Is Shadow Escavalier good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Escavalier is a Tier A Bug-type raid attacker, ranked #6 at 24.1 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 | 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 with Megahorn, worth 24.1 DPS as a Bug-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 Escavalier's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier takes super effective damage from Fire. Fire is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel. Grass, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Escavalier's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier reaches 3,266 CP at level 50 and 2,889 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Escavalier: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Escavalier?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Escavalier shows 651 CP (level 8), or 1,073 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,650 CP, or 2,063 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Escavalier better than regular Escavalier?
In raids, yes: Shadow Escavalier deals 24.1 DPS (#6 Bug) against 20.4 DPS (#19 Bug) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Escavalier.
How do you get Shadow Escavalier in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Escavalier 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 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Escavalier with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.