Shadow Garbodor
Poison-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 535.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Infestation Gunk Shot
Same-type attack bonus on Gunk Shot. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Garbodor takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 535
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,339 CP
Shadow Garbodor moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation Best | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Take Down | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray STAB | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Gunk Shot Best STAB | Poison | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Infestation (9 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Garbodor
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Garbodor 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 | 58 | 2,026 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,194 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,303 | 1,373 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,621 | 1,708 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,303 | 1,373 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 985 | 1,038 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,303 | 1,373 |
Is Shadow Garbodor good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Garbodor 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 (164 Defense / 190 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 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 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 103 |
| Lv 3 | 174 |
| Lv 4 | 245 |
| Lv 5 | 316 |
| Lv 6 | 387 |
| Lv 7 | 457 |
| Lv 8 | 528 |
| Lv 9 | 599 |
| Lv 10 | 670 |
| Lv 11 | 737 |
| Lv 12 | 804 |
| Lv 13 | 871 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 938 |
| Lv 15 | 1,005 |
| Lv 16 | 1,072 |
| Lv 17 | 1,139 |
| Lv 18 | 1,206 |
| Lv 19 | 1,272 |
| Lv 20 | 1,339 |
| Lv 21 | 1,406 |
| Lv 22 | 1,473 |
| Lv 23 | 1,541 |
| Lv 24 | 1,608 |
| Lv 25 | 1,675 |
| Lv 26 | 1,742 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,809 |
| Lv 28 | 1,876 |
| Lv 29 | 1,943 |
| Lv 30 | 2,010 |
| Lv 31 | 2,043 |
| Lv 32 | 2,077 |
| Lv 33 | 2,110 |
| Lv 34 | 2,144 |
| Lv 35 | 2,177 |
| Lv 36 | 2,211 |
| Lv 37 | 2,244 |
| Lv 38 | 2,278 |
| Lv 39 | 2,311 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,345 |
| Lv 41 | 2,374 |
| Lv 42 | 2,404 |
| Lv 43 | 2,434 |
| Lv 44 | 2,465 |
| Lv 45 | 2,495 |
| Lv 46 | 2,526 |
| Lv 47 | 2,557 |
| Lv 48 | 2,588 |
| Lv 49 | 2,619 |
| Lv 50 | 2,651 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0569
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 107.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0569_POKEMON_GARBODOR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Garbodor in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garbodor's best moveset is Infestation (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Garbodor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garbodor takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Garbodor's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garbodor reaches 2,651 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,345 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 Garbodor?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Garbodor shows 1,339 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,675 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 Garbodor in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Garbodor spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Garbodor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Garbodor 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.