Shadow Fletchinder Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,661, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Fletchinder good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,661 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Fletchinder in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Fletchinder's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder is a Fire/Flying-type Pokemon weak to Rock, Electric, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Rock-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Shadow Fletchinder, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Fletchinder resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Fletchinder's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder's maximum CP is 1,661 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,469 at level 40. Its base stats are 145 Attack, 110 Defense, and 158 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 413. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Fletchinder?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Fletchinder has 839 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1049 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,661 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Fletchinder showing 839 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Fletchinder in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Fletchinder from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Fletchinder as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Fletchinder be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Fletchinder availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Steel Wing Fly

Same-type attack bonus on Fly. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Fletchinder takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Rock2.56× Electric1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Grass0.39× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Fire0.625× Ground0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 145

Defense 110

Stamina 158

Stat total: 413
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 839 CP

Editor's notes

What Shadow Fletchinder's stats tell us

With base stats of 145 Attack, 110 Defense and 158 Stamina (a total of 413), Shadow Fletchinder has a stamina-heavy spread that trades Defense for a big HP pool. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 1,661 at level 50.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Fletchinder is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Fletchinder moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Peck STAB	Flying	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Steel Wing Best	Steel	14	8	1.0s	14	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Aerial Ace STAB	Flying	55	33	2.5s	22	1.67
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Fly Best STAB	Flying	90	50	2.0s	45	1.80
Heat Wave STAB	Fire	95	100	3.0s	31.7	0.95

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Peck	Flying	6	8	1	6.00	8.00
Steel Wing	Steel	7	5	1	7.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	45	1.33	—
Flame Charge	Fire	65	50	1.30	Buff / debuff
Fly	Flying	80	45	1.78	—
Heat Wave	Fire	75	45	1.67	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Fletchling 25 Candy

Fletchinder 100 Candy

Talonflame

Family

Fletchling

Fletchinder

Talonflame

Shadow forms Shadow Fletchling Shadow Fletchinder Shadow Talonflame

How to get Shadow Fletchinder

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Fletchinder 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	34	1,270
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	34	1,375
Raid Catch	Lv 20	805	860
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,001	1,070
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	805	860
Research Encounter	Lv 15	608	650
GO Battle League	Lv 20	805	860

Is Shadow Fletchinder good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Fletchinder 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 (110 Defense / 158 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 Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	20
Lv 2	65
Lv 3	109
Lv 4	153
Lv 5	198
Lv 6	242
Lv 7	286
Lv 8	331
Lv 9	375
Lv 10	420
Lv 11	461
Lv 12	503
Lv 13	545

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	587
Lv 15	629
Lv 16	671
Lv 17	713
Lv 18	755
Lv 19	797
Lv 20	839
Lv 21	881
Lv 22	923
Lv 23	965
Lv 24	1,007
Lv 25	1,049
Lv 26	1,091

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,133
Lv 28	1,175
Lv 29	1,217
Lv 30	1,259
Lv 31	1,280
Lv 32	1,301
Lv 33	1,322
Lv 34	1,343
Lv 35	1,364
Lv 36	1,385
Lv 37	1,406
Lv 38	1,427
Lv 39	1,448

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,469
Lv 41	1,488
Lv 42	1,506
Lv 43	1,525
Lv 44	1,544
Lv 45	1,563
Lv 46	1,583
Lv 47	1,602
Lv 48	1,622
Lv 49	1,641
Lv 50	1,661

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0662
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.70 m
Weight: 16.00 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0662_POKEMON_FLETCHINDER_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Fletchinder in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder's best moveset is Steel Wing (fast) with Fly (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Fletchinder's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Fletchinder's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder reaches 1,661 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,469 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 Fletchinder?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Fletchinder shows 839 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,049 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 Fletchinder in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Fletchinder spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Fletchinder be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Fletchinder 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.

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