Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bubble Crabhammer 26.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Crabhammer costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Kingler takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 567
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,616 CP
Shadow Kingler moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Best STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Mud Shot Elite | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabhammer Best STAB | Water | 85 | 50 | 2.0s | 42.5 | 1.70 |
| Razor Shell STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 35 | 33 | 2.0s | 17.5 | 1.06 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| X Scissor | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabhammer | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Kingler runs Bubble with Crabhammer — 26.7 DPS and 410 TDO as a Water-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Kingler places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #5 | A | 26.7 | 410 | Bubble Crabhammer |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Kingler
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 586 | 680 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 979 | 1,091 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,517 | 1,657 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,887 | 2,061 |
Is Shadow Kingler good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Kingler is a Tier A Water-type raid attacker, ranked #5 at 26.7 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 125 |
| Lv 3 | 210 |
| Lv 4 | 296 |
| Lv 5 | 381 |
| Lv 6 | 467 |
| Lv 7 | 552 |
| Lv 8 | 637 |
| Lv 9 | 723 |
| Lv 10 | 808 |
| Lv 11 | 889 |
| Lv 12 | 970 |
| Lv 13 | 1,051 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,131 |
| Lv 15 | 1,212 |
| Lv 16 | 1,293 |
| Lv 17 | 1,374 |
| Lv 18 | 1,455 |
| Lv 19 | 1,535 |
| Lv 20 | 1,616 |
| Lv 21 | 1,697 |
| Lv 22 | 1,778 |
| Lv 23 | 1,859 |
| Lv 24 | 1,940 |
| Lv 25 | 2,020 |
| Lv 26 | 2,101 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,182 |
| Lv 28 | 2,263 |
| Lv 29 | 2,344 |
| Lv 30 | 2,425 |
| Lv 31 | 2,465 |
| Lv 32 | 2,506 |
| Lv 33 | 2,546 |
| Lv 34 | 2,586 |
| Lv 35 | 2,627 |
| Lv 36 | 2,667 |
| Lv 37 | 2,708 |
| Lv 38 | 2,748 |
| Lv 39 | 2,788 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,829 |
| Lv 41 | 2,865 |
| Lv 42 | 2,901 |
| Lv 43 | 2,937 |
| Lv 44 | 2,974 |
| Lv 45 | 3,011 |
| Lv 46 | 3,048 |
| Lv 47 | 3,085 |
| Lv 48 | 3,122 |
| Lv 49 | 3,160 |
| Lv 50 | 3,198 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0099
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0099_POKEMON_KINGLER_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Kingler in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler's best moveset is Bubble with Crabhammer, worth 26.7 DPS as a Water-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 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 Kingler's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.
What is Shadow Kingler's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler reaches 3,198 CP at level 50 and 2,829 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Kingler: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Kingler?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Kingler shows 637 CP (level 8), or 1,051 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,616 CP, or 2,020 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Kingler better than regular Kingler?
In raids, yes: Shadow Kingler deals 26.7 DPS (#5 Water) against 22.4 DPS (#24 Water) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Kingler.
How do you get Shadow Kingler in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler 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 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Kingler with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.