Shadow Grotle
Grass-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 481.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Solar Beam
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Solar Beam costs 100 energy for 180 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Grotle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 481
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,080 CP
Shadow Grotle moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Solar Beam Best STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Grotle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Grotle 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 | 46 | 1,634 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 46 | 1,768 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,044 | 1,107 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,299 | 1,377 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,044 | 1,107 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 789 | 837 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,044 | 1,107 |
Is Shadow Grotle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Grotle 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 (143 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 83 |
| Lv 3 | 140 |
| Lv 4 | 197 |
| Lv 5 | 254 |
| Lv 6 | 312 |
| Lv 7 | 369 |
| Lv 8 | 426 |
| Lv 9 | 483 |
| Lv 10 | 540 |
| Lv 11 | 594 |
| Lv 12 | 648 |
| Lv 13 | 702 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 756 |
| Lv 15 | 810 |
| Lv 16 | 864 |
| Lv 17 | 918 |
| Lv 18 | 972 |
| Lv 19 | 1,026 |
| Lv 20 | 1,080 |
| Lv 21 | 1,134 |
| Lv 22 | 1,188 |
| Lv 23 | 1,242 |
| Lv 24 | 1,296 |
| Lv 25 | 1,350 |
| Lv 26 | 1,404 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,458 |
| Lv 28 | 1,512 |
| Lv 29 | 1,566 |
| Lv 30 | 1,620 |
| Lv 31 | 1,647 |
| Lv 32 | 1,674 |
| Lv 33 | 1,701 |
| Lv 34 | 1,728 |
| Lv 35 | 1,755 |
| Lv 36 | 1,782 |
| Lv 37 | 1,809 |
| Lv 38 | 1,836 |
| Lv 39 | 1,863 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,890 |
| Lv 41 | 1,914 |
| Lv 42 | 1,938 |
| Lv 43 | 1,962 |
| Lv 44 | 1,987 |
| Lv 45 | 2,011 |
| Lv 46 | 2,036 |
| Lv 47 | 2,061 |
| Lv 48 | 2,086 |
| Lv 49 | 2,111 |
| Lv 50 | 2,137 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0388
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 97.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0388_POKEMON_GROTLE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Grotle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grotle's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Solar Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Grotle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grotle takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Grotle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grotle reaches 2,137 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,890 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 Grotle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Grotle shows 1,080 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,350 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 Grotle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grotle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Grotle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Grotle 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.