Shadow Gurdurr Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,452, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Gurdurr good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,452 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Gurdurr's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr is a Fighting-type Pokemon weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Gurdurr, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Gurdurr resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Gurdurr's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr's maximum CP is 2,452 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,169 at level 40. Its base stats are 180 Attack, 134 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 512. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Gurdurr?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Gurdurr has 1239 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1549 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,452 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Gurdurr showing 1239 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Gurdurr from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Gurdurr as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Gurdurr be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gurdurr availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Poison Jab Stone Edge

Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Gurdurr takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 180

Defense 134

Stamina 198

Stat total: 512
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,239 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Gurdurr is a Fighting-type Pokémon — Pokédex #533, a Generation 5 Pokémon and originally from the Unova region. It reaches a maximum of 2,452 CP at level 50 and walks as a 5.0km buddy.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Gurdurr is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Gurdurr moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Low Kick STAB	Fighting	5	5	0.5s	10	10
Poison Jab Best	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Brick Break STAB	Fighting	40	33	1.5s	26.7	1.21
Low Sweep STAB	Fighting	40	33	2.0s	20	1.21
Stone Edge Best	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Low Kick	Fighting	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Brick Break	Fighting	50	40	1.25	Buff / debuff
Low Sweep	Fighting	40	40	1.00	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Timburr 50 Candy

Gurdurr 200 Candy

Conkeldurr

Family

Timburr

Gurdurr

Conkeldurr

Shadow forms Shadow Timburr Shadow Gurdurr Shadow Conkeldurr

How to get Shadow Gurdurr

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Gurdurr 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	53	1,875
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	53	2,030
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,202	1,270
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,496	1,580
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,202	1,270
Research Encounter	Lv 15	909	960
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,202	1,270

Is Shadow Gurdurr good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Gurdurr 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 (134 Defense / 198 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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	30
Lv 2	96
Lv 3	161
Lv 4	227
Lv 5	292
Lv 6	358
Lv 7	423
Lv 8	489
Lv 9	554
Lv 10	620
Lv 11	682
Lv 12	744
Lv 13	806

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	867
Lv 15	929
Lv 16	991
Lv 17	1,053
Lv 18	1,115
Lv 19	1,177
Lv 20	1,239
Lv 21	1,301
Lv 22	1,363
Lv 23	1,425
Lv 24	1,487
Lv 25	1,549
Lv 26	1,611

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,673
Lv 28	1,735
Lv 29	1,797
Lv 30	1,859
Lv 31	1,890
Lv 32	1,921
Lv 33	1,952
Lv 34	1,983
Lv 35	2,014
Lv 36	2,045
Lv 37	2,076
Lv 38	2,107
Lv 39	2,138

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,169
Lv 41	2,197
Lv 42	2,224
Lv 43	2,252
Lv 44	2,280
Lv 45	2,309
Lv 46	2,337
Lv 47	2,366
Lv 48	2,394
Lv 49	2,423
Lv 50	2,452

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0533
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 40.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0533_POKEMON_GURDURR_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Gurdurr in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Gurdurr's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Gurdurr's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr reaches 2,452 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,169 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 Gurdurr?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Gurdurr shows 1,239 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,549 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 Gurdurr in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gurdurr spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Gurdurr be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gurdurr 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.

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