Shadow Froslass
Ice/Ghost-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 493.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Avalanche
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Avalanche costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Froslass takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 493
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,166 CP
Shadow Froslass moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex Best STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Best STAB | Ice | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Triple Axel STAB | Ice | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | Ice | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Froslass
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Froslass 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 | 50 | 1,763 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 50 | 1,909 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,129 | 1,195 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,405 | 1,486 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,129 | 1,195 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 854 | 903 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,129 | 1,195 |
Is Shadow Froslass good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Froslass 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 (150 Defense / 172 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog 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 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 90 |
| Lv 3 | 152 |
| Lv 4 | 213 |
| Lv 5 | 275 |
| Lv 6 | 336 |
| Lv 7 | 398 |
| Lv 8 | 460 |
| Lv 9 | 521 |
| Lv 10 | 583 |
| Lv 11 | 641 |
| Lv 12 | 699 |
| Lv 13 | 758 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 816 |
| Lv 15 | 874 |
| Lv 16 | 932 |
| Lv 17 | 991 |
| Lv 18 | 1,049 |
| Lv 19 | 1,107 |
| Lv 20 | 1,166 |
| Lv 21 | 1,224 |
| Lv 22 | 1,282 |
| Lv 23 | 1,340 |
| Lv 24 | 1,399 |
| Lv 25 | 1,457 |
| Lv 26 | 1,515 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,574 |
| Lv 28 | 1,632 |
| Lv 29 | 1,690 |
| Lv 30 | 1,749 |
| Lv 31 | 1,778 |
| Lv 32 | 1,807 |
| Lv 33 | 1,836 |
| Lv 34 | 1,865 |
| Lv 35 | 1,894 |
| Lv 36 | 1,924 |
| Lv 37 | 1,953 |
| Lv 38 | 1,982 |
| Lv 39 | 2,011 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,040 |
| Lv 41 | 2,066 |
| Lv 42 | 2,092 |
| Lv 43 | 2,118 |
| Lv 44 | 2,145 |
| Lv 45 | 2,171 |
| Lv 46 | 2,198 |
| Lv 47 | 2,225 |
| Lv 48 | 2,252 |
| Lv 49 | 2,279 |
| Lv 50 | 2,306 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0478
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 26.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0478_POKEMON_FROSLASS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Froslass in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Froslass's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Avalanche (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Froslass's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Froslass takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, Steel-type moves. It resists Normal, Bug, Fighting, Ice, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Froslass's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Froslass reaches 2,306 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,040 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 Froslass?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Froslass shows 1,166 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,457 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 Froslass in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Froslass spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Froslass be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Froslass 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.