Shadow Kabuto
Rock/Water-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 390.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Rock Tomb
Same-type attack bonus on Rock Tomb. Rock Tomb costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Kabuto takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 390
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 783 CP
Shadow Kabuto moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Aqua Jet STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.5s | 18 | 1.36 |
| Rock Tomb Best STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Kabuto
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 265 | 329 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 452 | 528 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 707 | 802 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 879 | 998 |
Is Shadow Kabuto good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Kabuto has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 60 |
| Lv 3 | 102 |
| Lv 4 | 143 |
| Lv 5 | 184 |
| Lv 6 | 226 |
| Lv 7 | 267 |
| Lv 8 | 309 |
| Lv 9 | 350 |
| Lv 10 | 391 |
| Lv 11 | 430 |
| Lv 12 | 470 |
| Lv 13 | 509 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 548 |
| Lv 15 | 587 |
| Lv 16 | 626 |
| Lv 17 | 665 |
| Lv 18 | 705 |
| Lv 19 | 744 |
| Lv 20 | 783 |
| Lv 21 | 822 |
| Lv 22 | 861 |
| Lv 23 | 900 |
| Lv 24 | 940 |
| Lv 25 | 979 |
| Lv 26 | 1,018 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,057 |
| Lv 28 | 1,096 |
| Lv 29 | 1,136 |
| Lv 30 | 1,175 |
| Lv 31 | 1,194 |
| Lv 32 | 1,214 |
| Lv 33 | 1,233 |
| Lv 34 | 1,253 |
| Lv 35 | 1,273 |
| Lv 36 | 1,292 |
| Lv 37 | 1,312 |
| Lv 38 | 1,331 |
| Lv 39 | 1,351 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,370 |
| Lv 41 | 1,388 |
| Lv 42 | 1,405 |
| Lv 43 | 1,423 |
| Lv 44 | 1,441 |
| Lv 45 | 1,459 |
| Lv 46 | 1,477 |
| Lv 47 | 1,495 |
| Lv 48 | 1,513 |
| Lv 49 | 1,531 |
| Lv 50 | 1,549 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0140
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 11.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0140_POKEMON_KABUTO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Kabuto in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabuto's best moveset is Scratch with Rock Tomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Kabuto's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabuto takes super effective damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground. Grass is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison. Fire damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Kabuto's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabuto reaches 1,549 CP at level 50 and 1,370 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Kabuto: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Kabuto?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Kabuto shows 309 CP (level 8), or 509 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 783 CP, or 979 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Kabuto in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabuto is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Kabuto with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.