Shadow Granbull
Fairy-type, Generation 2. Ranked #7 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Charm Play Rough 22.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Play Rough costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Granbull takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 550
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,458 CP
Shadow Granbull moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Charm Best STAB | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Snarl | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Play Rough Best STAB | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Charm | Fairy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Granbull runs Charm with Play Rough — 22.3 DPS and 484 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Granbull places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy | #7 | A | 22.3 | 484 | Charm Play Rough |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Granbull
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 524 | 613 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 878 | 984 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,362 | 1,494 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,694 | 1,859 |
Is Shadow Granbull good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Granbull is a Tier A Fairy-type raid attacker, ranked #7 at 22.3 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 113 |
| Lv 3 | 190 |
| Lv 4 | 267 |
| Lv 5 | 344 |
| Lv 6 | 421 |
| Lv 7 | 498 |
| Lv 8 | 575 |
| Lv 9 | 652 |
| Lv 10 | 729 |
| Lv 11 | 802 |
| Lv 12 | 875 |
| Lv 13 | 948 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,021 |
| Lv 15 | 1,094 |
| Lv 16 | 1,166 |
| Lv 17 | 1,239 |
| Lv 18 | 1,312 |
| Lv 19 | 1,385 |
| Lv 20 | 1,458 |
| Lv 21 | 1,531 |
| Lv 22 | 1,604 |
| Lv 23 | 1,677 |
| Lv 24 | 1,750 |
| Lv 25 | 1,823 |
| Lv 26 | 1,896 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,969 |
| Lv 28 | 2,042 |
| Lv 29 | 2,115 |
| Lv 30 | 2,187 |
| Lv 31 | 2,224 |
| Lv 32 | 2,260 |
| Lv 33 | 2,297 |
| Lv 34 | 2,333 |
| Lv 35 | 2,370 |
| Lv 36 | 2,406 |
| Lv 37 | 2,443 |
| Lv 38 | 2,479 |
| Lv 39 | 2,516 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,552 |
| Lv 41 | 2,584 |
| Lv 42 | 2,617 |
| Lv 43 | 2,650 |
| Lv 44 | 2,683 |
| Lv 45 | 2,716 |
| Lv 46 | 2,749 |
| Lv 47 | 2,783 |
| Lv 48 | 2,817 |
| Lv 49 | 2,851 |
| Lv 50 | 2,885 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0210
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 48.70 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0210_POKEMON_GRANBULL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Granbull in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull's best moveset is Charm with Play Rough, worth 22.3 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Granbull's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting. Dragon damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Granbull's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull reaches 2,885 CP at level 50 and 2,552 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Granbull: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Granbull?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Granbull shows 575 CP (level 8), or 948 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,458 CP, or 1,823 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Granbull better than regular Granbull?
In raids, yes: Shadow Granbull deals 22.3 DPS (#7 Fairy) against 18.7 DPS (#25 Fairy) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Granbull.
How do you get Shadow Granbull in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Granbull with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.