Shadow Haunter Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,219, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Haunter good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Haunter ranks #22 as a Ghost-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

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

Shadow Haunter's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Lick and Shadow Ball. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

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

Shadow Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Haunter, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Haunter resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type moves.

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

Shadow Haunter's maximum CP is 2,219 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,963 at level 40. Its base stats are 223 Attack, 107 Defense, and 128 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 458. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

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

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Haunter has 1121 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1402 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,219 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Haunter showing 1121 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

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

Shadow Haunter can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Haunter from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Haunter as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Haunter be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Haunter 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

Raids & gyms: Lick Shadow Ball 15.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Lick is an Elite TM move. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Haunter takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Bug0.39× Normal0.39× Poison0.39× Fairy0.625× Grass0.625×

Base stats

Attack 223

Defense 107

Stamina 128

Stat total: 458
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,121 CP

Editor's notes

Its best all-round moveset is Lick paired with Shadow Ball — that combination gets the most out of its Ghost/Poison-type typing.

It caps at 2,219 CP. It can chip in as a Ghost-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Haunter is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Haunter moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Astonish STAB	Ghost	7	13	1.0s	7	13
Shadow Claw STAB	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Lick Best STAB Elite	Ghost	5	6	0.5s	10	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Ice Punch	Ice	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Shadow Ball Best STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Shadow Punch STAB	Ghost	35	33	1.5s	23.3	1.06
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Astonish	Ghost	12	10	2	6.00	5.00
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00
Lick	Ghost	3	3	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	1.60	—
Ice Punch	Ice	60	40	1.50	—
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Shadow Punch	Ghost	55	35	1.57	—
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Haunter runs Lick with Shadow Ball — 15.5 DPS and 208 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker. It also covers the Poison slot with Astonish and Sludge Bomb.

The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Rankings

Where Shadow Haunter places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Ghost	#22	C	15.5	208	Lick Shadow Ball
Poison	#25	C	14.2	191	Astonish Sludge Bomb

Evolution

Gastly 25 Candy

Haunter 100 Candy

Gengar

Mega Evolution

Gengar

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Gengar

Family

Gastly

Haunter

Gengar

Mega Gengar Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Gastly Shadow Haunter Shadow Gengar

How to get Shadow Haunter

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Haunter 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	47	1,697
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	47	1,837
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,083	1,149
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,347	1,430
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,083	1,149
Research Encounter	Lv 15	818	869
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,083	1,149

Is Shadow Haunter good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

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

At Tier C (rank #22 as a Ghost-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Haunter is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (223), 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and 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	27
Lv 2	87
Lv 3	146
Lv 4	205
Lv 5	264
Lv 6	324
Lv 7	383
Lv 8	442
Lv 9	501
Lv 10	561
Lv 11	617
Lv 12	673
Lv 13	729

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	785
Lv 15	841
Lv 16	897
Lv 17	953
Lv 18	1,009
Lv 19	1,065
Lv 20	1,121
Lv 21	1,178
Lv 22	1,234
Lv 23	1,290
Lv 24	1,346
Lv 25	1,402
Lv 26	1,458

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,514
Lv 28	1,570
Lv 29	1,626
Lv 30	1,683
Lv 31	1,711
Lv 32	1,739
Lv 33	1,767
Lv 34	1,795
Lv 35	1,823
Lv 36	1,851
Lv 37	1,879
Lv 38	1,907
Lv 39	1,935

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,963
Lv 41	1,988
Lv 42	2,013
Lv 43	2,038
Lv 44	2,064
Lv 45	2,089
Lv 46	2,115
Lv 47	2,141
Lv 48	2,167
Lv 49	2,193
Lv 50	2,219

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0093
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 0.10 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Candy to evolve: 100
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0093_POKEMON_HAUNTER_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow Haunter's best moveset is Lick (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged), worth 15.5 DPS as a Ghost-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Haunter's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Haunter takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Haunter reaches 2,219 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,963 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 Haunter?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Haunter shows 1,121 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,402 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 Haunter in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Shadow Haunter be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Haunter 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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