Shadow Golbat Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,234, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Golbat good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,234 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Golbat in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Golbat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat is a Poison/Flying-type Pokemon weak to Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Golbat, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Golbat resists Bug, Fighting, Grass, Fairy, Ground, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Golbat's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat's maximum CP is 2,234 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,976 at level 40. Its base stats are 161 Attack, 150 Defense, and 181 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 492. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Golbat?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Golbat has 1129 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1412 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,234 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Golbat showing 1129 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Golbat in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Golbat from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Golbat as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Golbat be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Golbat availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Bite Shadow Ball

Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Golbat takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Electric1.6× Ice1.6× Psychic1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Fighting0.39× Grass0.39× Fairy0.625× Ground0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 161

Defense 150

Stamina 181

Stat total: 492
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,129 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Golbat sits within an evolutionary family of 6 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 2,234 CP with 161/150/181 base stats.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Golbat is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Golbat moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite Best	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Wing Attack STAB	Flying	10	11	1.0s	10	11

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Air Cutter STAB	Flying	55	50	2.5s	22	1.10
Poison Fang STAB	Poison	30	33	1.5s	20	0.91
Shadow Ball Best	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Ominous Wind Elite	Ghost	55	33	2.5s	22	1.67

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Wing Attack	Flying	5	8	1	5.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Air Cutter	Flying	45	35	1.29	Buff / debuff
Poison Fang	Poison	45	40	1.13	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Ominous Wind	Ghost	45	45	1.00	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Ominous Wind is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Zubat 25 Candy

Golbat 100 Candy

Crobat

Family

Zubat

Golbat

Crobat

Shadow forms Shadow Zubat Shadow Golbat Shadow Crobat

How to get Shadow Golbat

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Golbat 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	48	1,708
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	48	1,849
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,093	1,157
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,360	1,440
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,093	1,157
Research Encounter	Lv 15	826	875
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,093	1,157

Is Shadow Golbat good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Golbat 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 / 181 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	27
Lv 2	87
Lv 3	147
Lv 4	206
Lv 5	266
Lv 6	326
Lv 7	385
Lv 8	445
Lv 9	505
Lv 10	564
Lv 11	621
Lv 12	677
Lv 13	734

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	790
Lv 15	847
Lv 16	903
Lv 17	960
Lv 18	1,016
Lv 19	1,073
Lv 20	1,129
Lv 21	1,186
Lv 22	1,242
Lv 23	1,299
Lv 24	1,355
Lv 25	1,412
Lv 26	1,468

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,525
Lv 28	1,581
Lv 29	1,638
Lv 30	1,694
Lv 31	1,722
Lv 32	1,750
Lv 33	1,779
Lv 34	1,807
Lv 35	1,835
Lv 36	1,863
Lv 37	1,892
Lv 38	1,920
Lv 39	1,948

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,976
Lv 41	2,001
Lv 42	2,027
Lv 43	2,052
Lv 44	2,078
Lv 45	2,103
Lv 46	2,129
Lv 47	2,155
Lv 48	2,181
Lv 49	2,208
Lv 50	2,234

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0042
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 55.00 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0042_POKEMON_GOLBAT_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Golbat in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Golbat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Grass, Fairy, Ground, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Golbat's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat reaches 2,234 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,976 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 Golbat?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Golbat shows 1,129 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,412 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 Golbat in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Golbat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Golbat be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Golbat 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.

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