Shadow Geodude
Rock/Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 384.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Rock Slide
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Geodude takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 384
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 739 CP
Shadow Geodude moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Rock Slide Best STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Geodude
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Geodude 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 | 30 | 1,117 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 30 | 1,210 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 705 | 757 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 877 | 942 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 705 | 757 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 533 | 572 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 705 | 757 |
Is Shadow Geodude good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Geodude 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 (132 Defense / 120 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 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 Partly 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 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 57 |
| Lv 3 | 96 |
| Lv 4 | 135 |
| Lv 5 | 174 |
| Lv 6 | 213 |
| Lv 7 | 252 |
| Lv 8 | 291 |
| Lv 9 | 330 |
| Lv 10 | 369 |
| Lv 11 | 406 |
| Lv 12 | 443 |
| Lv 13 | 480 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 517 |
| Lv 15 | 554 |
| Lv 16 | 591 |
| Lv 17 | 628 |
| Lv 18 | 665 |
| Lv 19 | 702 |
| Lv 20 | 739 |
| Lv 21 | 776 |
| Lv 22 | 812 |
| Lv 23 | 849 |
| Lv 24 | 886 |
| Lv 25 | 923 |
| Lv 26 | 960 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 997 |
| Lv 28 | 1,034 |
| Lv 29 | 1,071 |
| Lv 30 | 1,108 |
| Lv 31 | 1,127 |
| Lv 32 | 1,145 |
| Lv 33 | 1,164 |
| Lv 34 | 1,182 |
| Lv 35 | 1,201 |
| Lv 36 | 1,219 |
| Lv 37 | 1,237 |
| Lv 38 | 1,256 |
| Lv 39 | 1,274 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,293 |
| Lv 41 | 1,309 |
| Lv 42 | 1,326 |
| Lv 43 | 1,342 |
| Lv 44 | 1,359 |
| Lv 45 | 1,376 |
| Lv 46 | 1,393 |
| Lv 47 | 1,410 |
| Lv 48 | 1,427 |
| Lv 49 | 1,444 |
| Lv 50 | 1,462 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0074
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 20.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 9 released forms
- Game ID
- V0074_POKEMON_GEODUDE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Geodude in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Geodude's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Rock Slide (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Geodude's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Geodude takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Geodude's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Geodude reaches 1,462 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,293 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 Geodude?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Geodude shows 739 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 923 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 Geodude in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Geodude spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Geodude be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Geodude 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.