Shadow Kabutops
Rock/Water-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 561.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Waterfall Stone Edge
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Kabutops takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 561
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,550 CP
Shadow Kabutops moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Waterfall Best STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Fury Cutter Elite | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
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 |
| Stone Edge Best STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Waterfall | Water | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Kabutops
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Kabutops knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 68 | 2,345 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 68 | 2,538 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,513 | 1,589 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,882 | 1,976 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,513 | 1,589 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,144 | 1,201 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,513 | 1,589 |
Is Shadow Kabutops good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Kabutops 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (220), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 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 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 120 |
| Lv 3 | 202 |
| Lv 4 | 284 |
| Lv 5 | 365 |
| Lv 6 | 447 |
| Lv 7 | 529 |
| Lv 8 | 611 |
| Lv 9 | 693 |
| Lv 10 | 775 |
| Lv 11 | 852 |
| Lv 12 | 930 |
| Lv 13 | 1,007 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,085 |
| Lv 15 | 1,162 |
| Lv 16 | 1,240 |
| Lv 17 | 1,317 |
| Lv 18 | 1,395 |
| Lv 19 | 1,472 |
| Lv 20 | 1,550 |
| Lv 21 | 1,627 |
| Lv 22 | 1,705 |
| Lv 23 | 1,782 |
| Lv 24 | 1,860 |
| Lv 25 | 1,938 |
| Lv 26 | 2,015 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,093 |
| Lv 28 | 2,170 |
| Lv 29 | 2,248 |
| Lv 30 | 2,325 |
| Lv 31 | 2,364 |
| Lv 32 | 2,403 |
| Lv 33 | 2,441 |
| Lv 34 | 2,480 |
| Lv 35 | 2,519 |
| Lv 36 | 2,558 |
| Lv 37 | 2,596 |
| Lv 38 | 2,635 |
| Lv 39 | 2,674 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,713 |
| Lv 41 | 2,747 |
| Lv 42 | 2,782 |
| Lv 43 | 2,817 |
| Lv 44 | 2,852 |
| Lv 45 | 2,887 |
| Lv 46 | 2,923 |
| Lv 47 | 2,958 |
| Lv 48 | 2,994 |
| Lv 49 | 3,030 |
| Lv 50 | 3,067 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0141
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 40.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0141_POKEMON_KABUTOPS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Kabutops in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabutops's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Kabutops's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabutops takes super effective damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Grass (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Kabutops's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabutops reaches 3,067 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,713 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 Kabutops?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Kabutops shows 1,550 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,938 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 Kabutops in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kabutops spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Kabutops be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Kabutops 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.