Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Crabhammer 17.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Crabhammer. 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 STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Metal Claw Best | 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 Metal Claw with Crabhammer — 17.6 DPS and 269 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Water slot with Bubble and Crabhammer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #4 | A | 17.6 | 269 | Metal Claw Crabhammer |
| Water | #9 | B | 16.9 | 258 | Bubble Crabhammer |
| Ground | #23 | C | 15.4 | 236 | Mud Shot Crabhammer |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Kingler
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Kingler 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 | 71 | 2,445 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,647 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,578 | 1,657 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,963 | 2,061 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,578 | 1,657 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,193 | 1,253 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,578 | 1,657 |
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 Steel-type attacker at rank #4, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (240), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 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 | 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 Metal Claw (fast) with Crabhammer (charged), worth 17.6 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Kingler's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Kingler's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler reaches 3,198 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,829 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 Kingler?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Kingler shows 1,616 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,020 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 Kingler in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kingler spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Kingler be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Kingler 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.