Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Futuresight
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Futuresight costs 100 energy for 115 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Hypno takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 535
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,194 CP
Shadow Hypno moves
2 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Futuresight Best STAB | Psychic | 115 | 100 | 2.5s | 46 | 1.15 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Psyshock STAB Elite | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Futuresight | Psychic | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Confusion builds energy fastest (9.3 EPS). Psyshock is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
How to get Shadow Hypno
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Hypno 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 | 51 | 1,806 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 51 | 1,955 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,157 | 1,224 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,440 | 1,522 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,157 | 1,224 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 875 | 925 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,157 | 1,224 |
Is Shadow Hypno good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Hypno 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 (193 Defense / 198 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 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 92 |
| Lv 3 | 155 |
| Lv 4 | 218 |
| Lv 5 | 281 |
| Lv 6 | 345 |
| Lv 7 | 408 |
| Lv 8 | 471 |
| Lv 9 | 534 |
| Lv 10 | 597 |
| Lv 11 | 657 |
| Lv 12 | 716 |
| Lv 13 | 776 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 836 |
| Lv 15 | 895 |
| Lv 16 | 955 |
| Lv 17 | 1,015 |
| Lv 18 | 1,075 |
| Lv 19 | 1,134 |
| Lv 20 | 1,194 |
| Lv 21 | 1,254 |
| Lv 22 | 1,313 |
| Lv 23 | 1,373 |
| Lv 24 | 1,433 |
| Lv 25 | 1,493 |
| Lv 26 | 1,552 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,612 |
| Lv 28 | 1,672 |
| Lv 29 | 1,732 |
| Lv 30 | 1,791 |
| Lv 31 | 1,821 |
| Lv 32 | 1,851 |
| Lv 33 | 1,881 |
| Lv 34 | 1,911 |
| Lv 35 | 1,941 |
| Lv 36 | 1,970 |
| Lv 37 | 2,000 |
| Lv 38 | 2,030 |
| Lv 39 | 2,060 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,090 |
| Lv 41 | 2,116 |
| Lv 42 | 2,143 |
| Lv 43 | 2,170 |
| Lv 44 | 2,197 |
| Lv 45 | 2,224 |
| Lv 46 | 2,251 |
| Lv 47 | 2,279 |
| Lv 48 | 2,307 |
| Lv 49 | 2,335 |
| Lv 50 | 2,363 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0097
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 75.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0097_POKEMON_HYPNO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Hypno in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hypno's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Futuresight (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Hypno's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hypno takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Hypno's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hypno reaches 2,363 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,090 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 Hypno?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Hypno shows 1,194 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,493 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 Hypno in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hypno spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Hypno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Hypno 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.