Shadow Exploud
Normal-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 548.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Boomburst
Same-type attack bonus on Boomburst. Boomburst costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Exploud takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 548
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,341 CP
Shadow Exploud moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomburst Best STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 2.5s | 60 | 1.50 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomburst | Normal | 150 | 70 | 2.14 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Exploud
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Exploud knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,029 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,196 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,304 | 1,375 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,622 | 1,710 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,304 | 1,375 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 986 | 1,039 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,304 | 1,375 |
Is Shadow Exploud good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Exploud has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (137 Defense / 232 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly 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 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 104 |
| Lv 3 | 174 |
| Lv 4 | 245 |
| Lv 5 | 316 |
| Lv 6 | 387 |
| Lv 7 | 458 |
| Lv 8 | 529 |
| Lv 9 | 600 |
| Lv 10 | 671 |
| Lv 11 | 738 |
| Lv 12 | 805 |
| Lv 13 | 872 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 939 |
| Lv 15 | 1,006 |
| Lv 16 | 1,073 |
| Lv 17 | 1,140 |
| Lv 18 | 1,207 |
| Lv 19 | 1,274 |
| Lv 20 | 1,341 |
| Lv 21 | 1,408 |
| Lv 22 | 1,475 |
| Lv 23 | 1,542 |
| Lv 24 | 1,609 |
| Lv 25 | 1,677 |
| Lv 26 | 1,744 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,811 |
| Lv 28 | 1,878 |
| Lv 29 | 1,945 |
| Lv 30 | 2,012 |
| Lv 31 | 2,046 |
| Lv 32 | 2,079 |
| Lv 33 | 2,113 |
| Lv 34 | 2,146 |
| Lv 35 | 2,180 |
| Lv 36 | 2,213 |
| Lv 37 | 2,247 |
| Lv 38 | 2,280 |
| Lv 39 | 2,314 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,347 |
| Lv 41 | 2,377 |
| Lv 42 | 2,407 |
| Lv 43 | 2,437 |
| Lv 44 | 2,468 |
| Lv 45 | 2,498 |
| Lv 46 | 2,529 |
| Lv 47 | 2,560 |
| Lv 48 | 2,591 |
| Lv 49 | 2,622 |
| Lv 50 | 2,654 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0295
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 84.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0295_POKEMON_EXPLOUD_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Exploud in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Exploud's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Boomburst (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Exploud's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Exploud takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Exploud's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Exploud reaches 2,654 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,347 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 Exploud?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Exploud shows 1,341 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,677 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 Exploud in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Exploud spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Exploud be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Exploud 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.