Shadow Granbull
Fairy-type, Generation 2. Ranked #16 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Charm Play Rough 14.1 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 — 14.1 DPS and 306 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 | #16 | B | 14.1 | 306 | Charm Play Rough |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Granbull
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Granbull 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 | 63 | 2,206 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 63 | 2,388 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,420 | 1,494 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,767 | 1,859 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,420 | 1,494 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,074 | 1,130 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,420 | 1,494 |
Is Shadow Granbull good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #16 makes Shadow Granbull a useful Fairy-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Fairy bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (212), 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 3 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 | 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 (fast) with Play Rough (charged), worth 14.1 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Granbull's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Granbull's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull reaches 2,885 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,552 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 Granbull?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Granbull shows 1,458 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,823 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 Granbull in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Granbull spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Granbull be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Granbull 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.