Shadow Grovyle
Grass-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 429.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Grovyle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 429
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 956 CP
Shadow Grovyle moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Quick Attack Best | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Leaf Blade STAB | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Grovyle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Grovyle 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 | 40 | 1,446 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 40 | 1,565 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 920 | 979 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,144 | 1,218 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 920 | 979 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 695 | 740 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 920 | 979 |
Is Shadow Grovyle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Grovyle 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (172), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 74 |
| Lv 3 | 124 |
| Lv 4 | 175 |
| Lv 5 | 225 |
| Lv 6 | 276 |
| Lv 7 | 326 |
| Lv 8 | 377 |
| Lv 9 | 427 |
| Lv 10 | 478 |
| Lv 11 | 525 |
| Lv 12 | 573 |
| Lv 13 | 621 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 669 |
| Lv 15 | 717 |
| Lv 16 | 764 |
| Lv 17 | 812 |
| Lv 18 | 860 |
| Lv 19 | 908 |
| Lv 20 | 956 |
| Lv 21 | 1,003 |
| Lv 22 | 1,051 |
| Lv 23 | 1,099 |
| Lv 24 | 1,147 |
| Lv 25 | 1,195 |
| Lv 26 | 1,242 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,290 |
| Lv 28 | 1,338 |
| Lv 29 | 1,386 |
| Lv 30 | 1,434 |
| Lv 31 | 1,458 |
| Lv 32 | 1,481 |
| Lv 33 | 1,505 |
| Lv 34 | 1,529 |
| Lv 35 | 1,553 |
| Lv 36 | 1,577 |
| Lv 37 | 1,601 |
| Lv 38 | 1,625 |
| Lv 39 | 1,649 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,673 |
| Lv 41 | 1,694 |
| Lv 42 | 1,715 |
| Lv 43 | 1,737 |
| Lv 44 | 1,758 |
| Lv 45 | 1,780 |
| Lv 46 | 1,802 |
| Lv 47 | 1,824 |
| Lv 48 | 1,846 |
| Lv 49 | 1,869 |
| Lv 50 | 1,891 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0253
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.89 m
- Weight
- 21.60 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0253_POKEMON_GROVYLE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Grovyle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grovyle's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Grovyle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grovyle 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 Grovyle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grovyle reaches 1,891 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,673 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 Grovyle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Grovyle shows 956 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,195 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 Grovyle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grovyle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Grovyle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Grovyle 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.