Shadow Kirlia
Psychic/Fairy-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 323.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Kirlia takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 323
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 552 CP
Shadow Kirlia moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice STAB | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Draining Kiss STAB | Fairy | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Psychic Best STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Kirlia
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 179 | 232 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 309 | 373 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 486 | 566 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 605 | 704 |
Is Shadow Kirlia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Kirlia has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 72 |
| Lv 4 | 101 |
| Lv 5 | 130 |
| Lv 6 | 159 |
| Lv 7 | 188 |
| Lv 8 | 217 |
| Lv 9 | 247 |
| Lv 10 | 276 |
| Lv 11 | 303 |
| Lv 12 | 331 |
| Lv 13 | 359 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 386 |
| Lv 15 | 414 |
| Lv 16 | 442 |
| Lv 17 | 469 |
| Lv 18 | 497 |
| Lv 19 | 524 |
| Lv 20 | 552 |
| Lv 21 | 580 |
| Lv 22 | 607 |
| Lv 23 | 635 |
| Lv 24 | 663 |
| Lv 25 | 690 |
| Lv 26 | 718 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 745 |
| Lv 28 | 773 |
| Lv 29 | 801 |
| Lv 30 | 828 |
| Lv 31 | 842 |
| Lv 32 | 856 |
| Lv 33 | 870 |
| Lv 34 | 884 |
| Lv 35 | 897 |
| Lv 36 | 911 |
| Lv 37 | 925 |
| Lv 38 | 939 |
| Lv 39 | 953 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 966 |
| Lv 41 | 979 |
| Lv 42 | 991 |
| Lv 43 | 1,003 |
| Lv 44 | 1,016 |
| Lv 45 | 1,029 |
| Lv 46 | 1,041 |
| Lv 47 | 1,054 |
| Lv 48 | 1,067 |
| Lv 49 | 1,080 |
| Lv 50 | 1,093 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0281
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 20.20 kg
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0281_POKEMON_KIRLIA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Kirlia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kirlia's best moveset is Confusion with Psychic. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 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 Kirlia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kirlia takes super effective damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel. It resists Psychic. Dragon, Fighting damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Kirlia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kirlia reaches 1,093 CP at level 50 and 966 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Kirlia: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Kirlia?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Kirlia shows 217 CP (level 8), or 359 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 552 CP, or 690 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Kirlia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Kirlia 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 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Kirlia with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.