Shadow Koffing
Poison-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 380.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on Sludge Bomb. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Koffing takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 380
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 694 CP
Shadow Koffing moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Sludge STAB | Poison | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Sludge | Poison | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Koffing
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Koffing 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 | 28 | 1,049 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,136 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 661 | 711 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 822 | 884 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 661 | 711 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 499 | 537 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 661 | 711 |
Is Shadow Koffing good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Koffing 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 (141 Defense / 120 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 53 |
| Lv 3 | 90 |
| Lv 4 | 127 |
| Lv 5 | 163 |
| Lv 6 | 200 |
| Lv 7 | 237 |
| Lv 8 | 273 |
| Lv 9 | 310 |
| Lv 10 | 347 |
| Lv 11 | 381 |
| Lv 12 | 416 |
| Lv 13 | 451 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 485 |
| Lv 15 | 520 |
| Lv 16 | 555 |
| Lv 17 | 589 |
| Lv 18 | 624 |
| Lv 19 | 659 |
| Lv 20 | 694 |
| Lv 21 | 728 |
| Lv 22 | 763 |
| Lv 23 | 798 |
| Lv 24 | 832 |
| Lv 25 | 867 |
| Lv 26 | 902 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 936 |
| Lv 28 | 971 |
| Lv 29 | 1,006 |
| Lv 30 | 1,041 |
| Lv 31 | 1,058 |
| Lv 32 | 1,075 |
| Lv 33 | 1,093 |
| Lv 34 | 1,110 |
| Lv 35 | 1,127 |
| Lv 36 | 1,145 |
| Lv 37 | 1,162 |
| Lv 38 | 1,179 |
| Lv 39 | 1,197 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,214 |
| Lv 41 | 1,229 |
| Lv 42 | 1,245 |
| Lv 43 | 1,261 |
| Lv 44 | 1,276 |
| Lv 45 | 1,292 |
| Lv 46 | 1,308 |
| Lv 47 | 1,324 |
| Lv 48 | 1,340 |
| Lv 49 | 1,356 |
| Lv 50 | 1,373 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0109
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 1.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0109_POKEMON_KOFFING_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Koffing in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Koffing's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Koffing's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Koffing takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Koffing's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Koffing reaches 1,373 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,214 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 Koffing?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Koffing shows 694 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 867 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 Koffing in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Koffing spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Koffing be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Koffing 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.