Shadow Helioptile
Electric/Normal-type, Generation 6. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 320.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Helioptile takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 320
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 533 CP
Shadow Helioptile moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Parabolic Charge STAB | Electric | 70 | 50 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 1.40 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Parabolic Charge | Electric | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Helioptile
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Helioptile 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 | 20 | 806 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 20 | 873 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 502 | 546 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 624 | 679 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 502 | 546 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 379 | 413 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 502 | 546 |
Is Shadow Helioptile good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Helioptile 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 (78 Defense / 127 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 Partly Cloudy and 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 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 69 |
| Lv 4 | 97 |
| Lv 5 | 125 |
| Lv 6 | 154 |
| Lv 7 | 182 |
| Lv 8 | 210 |
| Lv 9 | 238 |
| Lv 10 | 266 |
| Lv 11 | 293 |
| Lv 12 | 319 |
| Lv 13 | 346 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 373 |
| Lv 15 | 399 |
| Lv 16 | 426 |
| Lv 17 | 453 |
| Lv 18 | 479 |
| Lv 19 | 506 |
| Lv 20 | 533 |
| Lv 21 | 559 |
| Lv 22 | 586 |
| Lv 23 | 613 |
| Lv 24 | 639 |
| Lv 25 | 666 |
| Lv 26 | 693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 719 |
| Lv 28 | 746 |
| Lv 29 | 773 |
| Lv 30 | 799 |
| Lv 31 | 813 |
| Lv 32 | 826 |
| Lv 33 | 839 |
| Lv 34 | 853 |
| Lv 35 | 866 |
| Lv 36 | 879 |
| Lv 37 | 893 |
| Lv 38 | 906 |
| Lv 39 | 919 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 933 |
| Lv 41 | 944 |
| Lv 42 | 956 |
| Lv 43 | 968 |
| Lv 44 | 980 |
| Lv 45 | 993 |
| Lv 46 | 1,005 |
| Lv 47 | 1,017 |
| Lv 48 | 1,029 |
| Lv 49 | 1,042 |
| Lv 50 | 1,054 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0694
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 6.00 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0694_POKEMON_HELIOPTILE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Helioptile in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Helioptile's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Helioptile's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Helioptile takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground-type moves. It resists Ghost, Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Helioptile's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Helioptile reaches 1,054 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 933 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 Helioptile?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Helioptile shows 533 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 666 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 Helioptile in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Helioptile spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Helioptile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Helioptile 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.