Shadow Foongus
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 358.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Foongus takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 358
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 559 CP
Shadow Foongus moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Feint Attack Best | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Foongus
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Foongus 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 | 22 | 846 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 916 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 527 | 573 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 656 | 713 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 527 | 573 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 399 | 433 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 527 | 573 |
Is Shadow Foongus good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Foongus 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 (91 Defense / 170 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 72 |
| Lv 4 | 102 |
| Lv 5 | 132 |
| Lv 6 | 161 |
| Lv 7 | 191 |
| Lv 8 | 220 |
| Lv 9 | 250 |
| Lv 10 | 279 |
| Lv 11 | 307 |
| Lv 12 | 335 |
| Lv 13 | 363 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 391 |
| Lv 15 | 419 |
| Lv 16 | 447 |
| Lv 17 | 475 |
| Lv 18 | 503 |
| Lv 19 | 531 |
| Lv 20 | 559 |
| Lv 21 | 587 |
| Lv 22 | 615 |
| Lv 23 | 643 |
| Lv 24 | 671 |
| Lv 25 | 699 |
| Lv 26 | 727 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 755 |
| Lv 28 | 783 |
| Lv 29 | 811 |
| Lv 30 | 839 |
| Lv 31 | 853 |
| Lv 32 | 867 |
| Lv 33 | 881 |
| Lv 34 | 895 |
| Lv 35 | 909 |
| Lv 36 | 923 |
| Lv 37 | 937 |
| Lv 38 | 951 |
| Lv 39 | 965 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 979 |
| Lv 41 | 992 |
| Lv 42 | 1,004 |
| Lv 43 | 1,017 |
| Lv 44 | 1,029 |
| Lv 45 | 1,042 |
| Lv 46 | 1,055 |
| Lv 47 | 1,068 |
| Lv 48 | 1,081 |
| Lv 49 | 1,094 |
| Lv 50 | 1,107 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0590
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.20 m
- Weight
- 1.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0590_POKEMON_FOONGUS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Foongus in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Foongus's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Foongus's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Foongus takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Foongus's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Foongus reaches 1,107 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 979 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 Foongus?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Foongus shows 559 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 699 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 Foongus in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Foongus spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Foongus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Foongus 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.