Shadow Grubbin
Bug-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 332.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Grubbin takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 332
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 562 CP
Shadow Grubbin moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Grubbin
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Grubbin 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 | 22 | 850 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 921 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 531 | 576 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 660 | 717 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 531 | 576 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 401 | 435 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 531 | 576 |
Is Shadow Grubbin good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Grubbin 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 (85 Defense / 132 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 Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 73 |
| Lv 4 | 103 |
| Lv 5 | 132 |
| Lv 6 | 162 |
| Lv 7 | 192 |
| Lv 8 | 221 |
| Lv 9 | 251 |
| Lv 10 | 281 |
| Lv 11 | 309 |
| Lv 12 | 337 |
| Lv 13 | 365 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 393 |
| Lv 15 | 421 |
| Lv 16 | 450 |
| Lv 17 | 478 |
| Lv 18 | 506 |
| Lv 19 | 534 |
| Lv 20 | 562 |
| Lv 21 | 590 |
| Lv 22 | 618 |
| Lv 23 | 646 |
| Lv 24 | 675 |
| Lv 25 | 703 |
| Lv 26 | 731 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 759 |
| Lv 28 | 787 |
| Lv 29 | 815 |
| Lv 30 | 843 |
| Lv 31 | 857 |
| Lv 32 | 871 |
| Lv 33 | 886 |
| Lv 34 | 900 |
| Lv 35 | 914 |
| Lv 36 | 928 |
| Lv 37 | 942 |
| Lv 38 | 956 |
| Lv 39 | 970 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 984 |
| Lv 41 | 996 |
| Lv 42 | 1,009 |
| Lv 43 | 1,022 |
| Lv 44 | 1,034 |
| Lv 45 | 1,047 |
| Lv 46 | 1,060 |
| Lv 47 | 1,073 |
| Lv 48 | 1,086 |
| Lv 49 | 1,099 |
| Lv 50 | 1,112 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0736
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 4.40 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0736_POKEMON_GRUBBIN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Grubbin in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grubbin's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Grubbin's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grubbin takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Grubbin's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grubbin reaches 1,112 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 984 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 Grubbin?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Grubbin shows 562 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 703 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 Grubbin in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Grubbin spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Grubbin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Grubbin 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.