Shadow Ferrothorn
Grass/Steel-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 560.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Flash Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flash Cannon costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Ferrothorn takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,326 CP
Shadow Ferrothorn moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Flash Cannon Best STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Mirror Shot STAB | Steel | 50 | 33 | 2.5s | 20 | 1.52 |
| Power Whip STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Mirror Shot | Steel | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Ferrothorn
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Ferrothorn 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 | 57 | 2,006 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 57 | 2,172 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,289 | 1,359 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,604 | 1,691 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,289 | 1,359 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 975 | 1,028 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,289 | 1,359 |
Is Shadow Ferrothorn good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Ferrothorn 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 (223 Defense / 179 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 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 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 102 |
| Lv 3 | 173 |
| Lv 4 | 243 |
| Lv 5 | 313 |
| Lv 6 | 383 |
| Lv 7 | 453 |
| Lv 8 | 523 |
| Lv 9 | 593 |
| Lv 10 | 663 |
| Lv 11 | 729 |
| Lv 12 | 796 |
| Lv 13 | 862 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 928 |
| Lv 15 | 995 |
| Lv 16 | 1,061 |
| Lv 17 | 1,127 |
| Lv 18 | 1,194 |
| Lv 19 | 1,260 |
| Lv 20 | 1,326 |
| Lv 21 | 1,393 |
| Lv 22 | 1,459 |
| Lv 23 | 1,525 |
| Lv 24 | 1,592 |
| Lv 25 | 1,658 |
| Lv 26 | 1,724 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,791 |
| Lv 28 | 1,857 |
| Lv 29 | 1,923 |
| Lv 30 | 1,990 |
| Lv 31 | 2,023 |
| Lv 32 | 2,056 |
| Lv 33 | 2,089 |
| Lv 34 | 2,122 |
| Lv 35 | 2,155 |
| Lv 36 | 2,189 |
| Lv 37 | 2,222 |
| Lv 38 | 2,255 |
| Lv 39 | 2,288 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,321 |
| Lv 41 | 2,351 |
| Lv 42 | 2,380 |
| Lv 43 | 2,410 |
| Lv 44 | 2,440 |
| Lv 45 | 2,470 |
| Lv 46 | 2,501 |
| Lv 47 | 2,531 |
| Lv 48 | 2,562 |
| Lv 49 | 2,593 |
| Lv 50 | 2,624 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0598
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 110.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0598_POKEMON_FERROTHORN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Ferrothorn in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ferrothorn's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Flash Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Ferrothorn's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ferrothorn takes super effective damage from Fire, Fighting-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Ferrothorn's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ferrothorn reaches 2,624 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,321 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 Ferrothorn?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ferrothorn shows 1,326 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,658 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 Ferrothorn in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ferrothorn spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Ferrothorn be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Ferrothorn 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.