Shadow Honchkrow
Dark/Flying-type, Generation 4. Ranked #13 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier B). #16 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Dark Pulse 15.7 DPS
- Great League
- Peck Brave Bird 73.09% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dark Pulse costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Honchkrow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 571
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,549 CP
Shadow Honchkrow moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Dark Pulse Best STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Honchkrow runs Snarl with Dark Pulse — 15.7 DPS and 371 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Peck and Brave Bird.
In Great League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Honchkrow places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #13 | B | 15.7 | 371 | Snarl Dark Pulse |
| Flying | #17 | A | 16.9 | 399 | Peck Brave Bird |
| Psychic | #30 | D | 15.6 | 367 | Snarl Psychic |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #16 | S | 73.09% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/15/9 |
| Ultra League | #16 | S | 73.24% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Honchkrow
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Honchkrow 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 | 67 | 2,343 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 67 | 2,537 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,508 | 1,588 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,876 | 1,975 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,508 | 1,588 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,140 | 1,200 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,508 | 1,588 |
Is Shadow Honchkrow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #13 makes Shadow Honchkrow a useful Dark-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Dark bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (243), 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 120 |
| Lv 3 | 202 |
| Lv 4 | 283 |
| Lv 5 | 365 |
| Lv 6 | 447 |
| Lv 7 | 529 |
| Lv 8 | 611 |
| Lv 9 | 693 |
| Lv 10 | 775 |
| Lv 11 | 852 |
| Lv 12 | 929 |
| Lv 13 | 1,007 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,084 |
| Lv 15 | 1,162 |
| Lv 16 | 1,239 |
| Lv 17 | 1,317 |
| Lv 18 | 1,394 |
| Lv 19 | 1,472 |
| Lv 20 | 1,549 |
| Lv 21 | 1,627 |
| Lv 22 | 1,704 |
| Lv 23 | 1,782 |
| Lv 24 | 1,859 |
| Lv 25 | 1,937 |
| Lv 26 | 2,014 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,092 |
| Lv 28 | 2,169 |
| Lv 29 | 2,247 |
| Lv 30 | 2,324 |
| Lv 31 | 2,363 |
| Lv 32 | 2,401 |
| Lv 33 | 2,440 |
| Lv 34 | 2,479 |
| Lv 35 | 2,518 |
| Lv 36 | 2,556 |
| Lv 37 | 2,595 |
| Lv 38 | 2,634 |
| Lv 39 | 2,673 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,711 |
| Lv 41 | 2,746 |
| Lv 42 | 2,780 |
| Lv 43 | 2,815 |
| Lv 44 | 2,850 |
| Lv 45 | 2,886 |
| Lv 46 | 2,921 |
| Lv 47 | 2,957 |
| Lv 48 | 2,993 |
| Lv 49 | 3,029 |
| Lv 50 | 3,065 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0430
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 27.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0430_POKEMON_HONCHKROW_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Honchkrow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Honchkrow's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Dark Pulse (charged), worth 15.7 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Peck and Brave Bird instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Shadow Honchkrow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Honchkrow takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Honchkrow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Honchkrow reaches 3,065 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,711 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Honchkrow good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Honchkrow is ranked #16 (Tier S) in Great League with a 73.09% win rate. Shadow Honchkrow is ranked #16 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 73.24% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/15/9 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Honchkrow bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Honchkrow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Honchkrow shows 1,549 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,937 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 Honchkrow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Honchkrow spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Honchkrow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Honchkrow 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.