Shadow Galvantula
Bug/Electric-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 501.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Volt Switch Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Galvantula takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 501
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,260 CP
Shadow Galvantula moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Volt Switch Best STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Lunge STAB | Bug | 55 | 33 | 3.0s | 18.3 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Lunge | Bug | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Galvantula
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Galvantula 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 | 54 | 1,906 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 54 | 2,064 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,292 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,521 | 1,607 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,292 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 924 | 977 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,292 |
Is Shadow Galvantula good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Galvantula 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (201), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 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 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 97 |
| Lv 3 | 164 |
| Lv 4 | 230 |
| Lv 5 | 297 |
| Lv 6 | 364 |
| Lv 7 | 430 |
| Lv 8 | 497 |
| Lv 9 | 563 |
| Lv 10 | 630 |
| Lv 11 | 693 |
| Lv 12 | 756 |
| Lv 13 | 819 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 882 |
| Lv 15 | 945 |
| Lv 16 | 1,008 |
| Lv 17 | 1,071 |
| Lv 18 | 1,134 |
| Lv 19 | 1,197 |
| Lv 20 | 1,260 |
| Lv 21 | 1,323 |
| Lv 22 | 1,386 |
| Lv 23 | 1,449 |
| Lv 24 | 1,512 |
| Lv 25 | 1,575 |
| Lv 26 | 1,638 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,701 |
| Lv 28 | 1,764 |
| Lv 29 | 1,828 |
| Lv 30 | 1,891 |
| Lv 31 | 1,922 |
| Lv 32 | 1,954 |
| Lv 33 | 1,985 |
| Lv 34 | 2,017 |
| Lv 35 | 2,048 |
| Lv 36 | 2,080 |
| Lv 37 | 2,111 |
| Lv 38 | 2,143 |
| Lv 39 | 2,174 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,206 |
| Lv 41 | 2,234 |
| Lv 42 | 2,262 |
| Lv 43 | 2,290 |
| Lv 44 | 2,319 |
| Lv 45 | 2,347 |
| Lv 46 | 2,376 |
| Lv 47 | 2,405 |
| Lv 48 | 2,435 |
| Lv 49 | 2,464 |
| Lv 50 | 2,494 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0596
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 14.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0596_POKEMON_GALVANTULA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Galvantula in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Galvantula's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Galvantula's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Galvantula takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Galvantula's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Galvantula reaches 2,494 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,206 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 Galvantula?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Galvantula shows 1,260 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,575 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 Galvantula in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Galvantula spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Galvantula be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Galvantula 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.