Shadow Karrablast
Bug-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 361.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on X Scissor. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Karrablast takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 361
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 675 CP
Shadow Karrablast moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Peck Best | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Drill Run | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
| X Scissor Best STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Karrablast
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Karrablast 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 | 27 | 1,021 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,106 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 642 | 692 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 798 | 861 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 642 | 692 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 485 | 523 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 642 | 692 |
Is Shadow Karrablast good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Karrablast 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 (87 Defense / 137 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 52 |
| Lv 3 | 88 |
| Lv 4 | 123 |
| Lv 5 | 159 |
| Lv 6 | 195 |
| Lv 7 | 230 |
| Lv 8 | 266 |
| Lv 9 | 302 |
| Lv 10 | 337 |
| Lv 11 | 371 |
| Lv 12 | 405 |
| Lv 13 | 439 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 472 |
| Lv 15 | 506 |
| Lv 16 | 540 |
| Lv 17 | 574 |
| Lv 18 | 607 |
| Lv 19 | 641 |
| Lv 20 | 675 |
| Lv 21 | 709 |
| Lv 22 | 743 |
| Lv 23 | 776 |
| Lv 24 | 810 |
| Lv 25 | 844 |
| Lv 26 | 878 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 911 |
| Lv 28 | 945 |
| Lv 29 | 979 |
| Lv 30 | 1,013 |
| Lv 31 | 1,030 |
| Lv 32 | 1,047 |
| Lv 33 | 1,063 |
| Lv 34 | 1,080 |
| Lv 35 | 1,097 |
| Lv 36 | 1,114 |
| Lv 37 | 1,131 |
| Lv 38 | 1,148 |
| Lv 39 | 1,165 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,182 |
| Lv 41 | 1,197 |
| Lv 42 | 1,212 |
| Lv 43 | 1,227 |
| Lv 44 | 1,242 |
| Lv 45 | 1,258 |
| Lv 46 | 1,273 |
| Lv 47 | 1,289 |
| Lv 48 | 1,304 |
| Lv 49 | 1,320 |
| Lv 50 | 1,336 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0588
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 5.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0588_POKEMON_KARRABLAST_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Karrablast in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Karrablast's best moveset is Peck (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Karrablast's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Karrablast takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Karrablast's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Karrablast reaches 1,336 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,182 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 Karrablast?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Karrablast shows 675 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 844 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 Karrablast in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Karrablast spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Karrablast be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Karrablast 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.