Shadow Flaaffy
Electric-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 426.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Trailblaze
Trailblaze costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Flaaffy takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 426
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 869 CP
Shadow Flaaffy moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam STAB | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Trailblaze Best | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Power Gem | Rock | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Flaaffy
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Flaaffy knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 36 | 1,315 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 36 | 1,423 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 834 | 891 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,038 | 1,108 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 834 | 891 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 630 | 673 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 834 | 891 |
Is Shadow Flaaffy good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Flaaffy 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 (109 Defense / 172 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 21 |
| Lv 2 | 67 |
| Lv 3 | 113 |
| Lv 4 | 159 |
| Lv 5 | 205 |
| Lv 6 | 251 |
| Lv 7 | 297 |
| Lv 8 | 343 |
| Lv 9 | 388 |
| Lv 10 | 434 |
| Lv 11 | 478 |
| Lv 12 | 521 |
| Lv 13 | 565 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 608 |
| Lv 15 | 652 |
| Lv 16 | 695 |
| Lv 17 | 739 |
| Lv 18 | 782 |
| Lv 19 | 826 |
| Lv 20 | 869 |
| Lv 21 | 913 |
| Lv 22 | 956 |
| Lv 23 | 999 |
| Lv 24 | 1,043 |
| Lv 25 | 1,086 |
| Lv 26 | 1,130 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,173 |
| Lv 28 | 1,217 |
| Lv 29 | 1,260 |
| Lv 30 | 1,304 |
| Lv 31 | 1,326 |
| Lv 32 | 1,347 |
| Lv 33 | 1,369 |
| Lv 34 | 1,391 |
| Lv 35 | 1,413 |
| Lv 36 | 1,434 |
| Lv 37 | 1,456 |
| Lv 38 | 1,478 |
| Lv 39 | 1,499 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,521 |
| Lv 41 | 1,541 |
| Lv 42 | 1,560 |
| Lv 43 | 1,580 |
| Lv 44 | 1,599 |
| Lv 45 | 1,619 |
| Lv 46 | 1,639 |
| Lv 47 | 1,659 |
| Lv 48 | 1,679 |
| Lv 49 | 1,699 |
| Lv 50 | 1,720 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0180
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 13.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0180_POKEMON_FLAAFFY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Flaaffy in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flaaffy's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Trailblaze (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Flaaffy's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flaaffy takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Flaaffy's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flaaffy reaches 1,720 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,521 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 Flaaffy?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Flaaffy shows 869 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,086 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 Flaaffy in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Flaaffy spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Flaaffy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Flaaffy 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.