Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Sky Attack
Same-type attack bonus on Sky Attack. Sky Attack costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Hoothoot takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 310
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 387 CP
Shadow Hoothoot moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack Best | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Night Shade | Ghost | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Sky Attack Best STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Night Shade | Ghost | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Hoothoot
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Hoothoot 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 | 14 | 585 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 634 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 358 | 396 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 445 | 493 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 358 | 396 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 270 | 300 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 358 | 396 |
Is Shadow Hoothoot good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Hoothoot 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 (88 Defense / 155 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 Partly Cloudy 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 30 |
| Lv 3 | 50 |
| Lv 4 | 70 |
| Lv 5 | 91 |
| Lv 6 | 111 |
| Lv 7 | 132 |
| Lv 8 | 152 |
| Lv 9 | 173 |
| Lv 10 | 193 |
| Lv 11 | 213 |
| Lv 12 | 232 |
| Lv 13 | 251 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 271 |
| Lv 15 | 290 |
| Lv 16 | 309 |
| Lv 17 | 329 |
| Lv 18 | 348 |
| Lv 19 | 367 |
| Lv 20 | 387 |
| Lv 21 | 406 |
| Lv 22 | 425 |
| Lv 23 | 445 |
| Lv 24 | 464 |
| Lv 25 | 484 |
| Lv 26 | 503 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 522 |
| Lv 28 | 542 |
| Lv 29 | 561 |
| Lv 30 | 580 |
| Lv 31 | 590 |
| Lv 32 | 600 |
| Lv 33 | 609 |
| Lv 34 | 619 |
| Lv 35 | 629 |
| Lv 36 | 638 |
| Lv 37 | 648 |
| Lv 38 | 658 |
| Lv 39 | 668 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 677 |
| Lv 41 | 686 |
| Lv 42 | 694 |
| Lv 43 | 703 |
| Lv 44 | 712 |
| Lv 45 | 721 |
| Lv 46 | 730 |
| Lv 47 | 739 |
| Lv 48 | 748 |
| Lv 49 | 757 |
| Lv 50 | 766 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0163
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 21.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0163_POKEMON_HOOTHOOT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Hoothoot in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hoothoot's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Sky Attack (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Hoothoot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hoothoot takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Hoothoot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hoothoot reaches 766 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 677 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 Hoothoot?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Hoothoot shows 387 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 484 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 Hoothoot in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hoothoot spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Hoothoot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Hoothoot 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.