Shadow Fletchling
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 6. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 303.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck Fly
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Fletchling takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 303
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 457 CP
Shadow Fletchling moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Quick Attack STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Fly Best STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Swift STAB | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Fletchling
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Fletchling 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 | 17 | 692 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 17 | 749 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 428 | 469 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 532 | 583 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 428 | 469 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 323 | 354 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 428 | 469 |
Is Shadow Fletchling good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Fletchling 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 (80 Defense / 128 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 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 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 35 |
| Lv 3 | 59 |
| Lv 4 | 83 |
| Lv 5 | 108 |
| Lv 6 | 132 |
| Lv 7 | 156 |
| Lv 8 | 180 |
| Lv 9 | 204 |
| Lv 10 | 228 |
| Lv 11 | 251 |
| Lv 12 | 274 |
| Lv 13 | 297 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 320 |
| Lv 15 | 343 |
| Lv 16 | 366 |
| Lv 17 | 388 |
| Lv 18 | 411 |
| Lv 19 | 434 |
| Lv 20 | 457 |
| Lv 21 | 480 |
| Lv 22 | 503 |
| Lv 23 | 526 |
| Lv 24 | 549 |
| Lv 25 | 571 |
| Lv 26 | 594 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 617 |
| Lv 28 | 640 |
| Lv 29 | 663 |
| Lv 30 | 686 |
| Lv 31 | 697 |
| Lv 32 | 709 |
| Lv 33 | 720 |
| Lv 34 | 732 |
| Lv 35 | 743 |
| Lv 36 | 755 |
| Lv 37 | 766 |
| Lv 38 | 777 |
| Lv 39 | 789 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 800 |
| Lv 41 | 810 |
| Lv 42 | 821 |
| Lv 43 | 831 |
| Lv 44 | 841 |
| Lv 45 | 852 |
| Lv 46 | 862 |
| Lv 47 | 873 |
| Lv 48 | 883 |
| Lv 49 | 894 |
| Lv 50 | 905 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0661
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 1.70 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0661_POKEMON_FLETCHLING_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Fletchling in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Fletchling's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Fly (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Fletchling's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Fletchling takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Fletchling's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Fletchling reaches 905 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 800 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 Fletchling?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Fletchling shows 457 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 571 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 Fletchling in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Fletchling spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Fletchling be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Fletchling 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.