Shadow Kakuna Pokemon GO — Max CP 488, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Kakuna good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 488 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Kakuna in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Kakuna's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna is a Bug/Poison-type Pokemon weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Kakuna, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Kakuna resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Kakuna's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna's maximum CP is 488 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 432 at level 40. Its base stats are 46 Attack, 75 Defense, and 128 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 249. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Kakuna?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Kakuna has 246 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 308 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 488 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Kakuna showing 246 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Kakuna in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Kakuna from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Kakuna as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Kakuna be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Kakuna availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Bug Bite Struggle

Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Kakuna takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Grass0.39× Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 46

Defense 75

Stamina 128

Stat total: 249
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 246 CP

Editor's notes

What Shadow Kakuna's stats tell us

With base stats of 46 Attack, 75 Defense and 128 Stamina (a total of 249), Shadow Kakuna has a defensive, bulky build that leans on its HP and Defense. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 488 at level 50.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Kakuna is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Kakuna moves

2 fast · 1 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bug Bite Best STAB	Bug	5	6	0.5s	10	12
Poison Sting STAB	Poison	4	6	0.5s	8	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Struggle Best	Normal	35	0	2.0s	17.5	—

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bug Bite	Bug	4	3	—	—	—
Poison Sting	Poison	4	9	1	4.00	9.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Struggle	Normal	35	100	0.35	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Weedle 12 Candy

Kakuna 50 Candy

Beedrill

Mega Evolution

Beedrill

100 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Beedrill

Family

Weedle

Kakuna

Beedrill

Mega Beedrill Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Weedle Shadow Kakuna Shadow Beedrill

How to get Shadow Kakuna

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Kakuna 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	10	373
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	10	404
Raid Catch	Lv 20	221	253
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	275	314
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	221	253
Research Encounter	Lv 15	167	191
GO Battle League	Lv 20	221	253

Is Shadow Kakuna good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Kakuna 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 (75 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
Its moves get a damage boost in 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	10
Lv 2	19
Lv 3	32
Lv 4	45
Lv 5	58
Lv 6	71
Lv 7	84
Lv 8	97
Lv 9	110
Lv 10	123
Lv 11	135
Lv 12	148
Lv 13	160

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	172
Lv 15	185
Lv 16	197
Lv 17	209
Lv 18	222
Lv 19	234
Lv 20	246
Lv 21	259
Lv 22	271
Lv 23	284
Lv 24	296
Lv 25	308
Lv 26	321

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	333
Lv 28	345
Lv 29	358
Lv 30	370
Lv 31	376
Lv 32	382
Lv 33	389
Lv 34	395
Lv 35	401
Lv 36	407
Lv 37	413
Lv 38	419
Lv 39	426

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	432
Lv 41	437
Lv 42	443
Lv 43	448
Lv 44	454
Lv 45	459
Lv 46	465
Lv 47	471
Lv 48	477
Lv 49	482
Lv 50	488

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0014
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.60 m
Weight: 10.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 50
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0014_POKEMON_KAKUNA_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Kakuna in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Kakuna's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Kakuna's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna reaches 488 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 432 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 Kakuna?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Kakuna shows 246 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 308 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 Kakuna in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Kakuna spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Kakuna be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Kakuna 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.

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