Shadow Liepard Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,087, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Liepard good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,087 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Liepard in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Liepard's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard is a Dark-type Pokemon weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Liepard, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Liepard resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Liepard's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard's maximum CP is 2,087 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,846 at level 40. Its base stats are 187 Attack, 106 Defense, and 162 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 455. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Liepard?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Liepard has 1055 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1318 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,087 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Liepard showing 1055 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Liepard in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Liepard from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Liepard as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Liepard be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Liepard availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Charm Payback

Same-type attack bonus on Payback. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Liepard takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Bug1.6× Fairy1.6× Fighting1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Dark0.625× Ghost0.625×

Base stats

Attack 187

Defense 106

Stamina 162

Stat total: 455
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,055 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Liepard sits within an evolutionary family of 4 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 2,087 CP with 187/106/162 base stats.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Liepard is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Liepard moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Charm Best	Fairy	20	11	1.5s	13.3	7.3
Snarl STAB	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dark Pulse STAB	Dark	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Gunk Shot	Poison	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30
Payback Best STAB	Dark	95	100	2.0s	47.5	0.95
Play Rough	Fairy	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charm	Fairy	12	8	2	6.00	4.00
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	1.60	—
Gunk Shot	Poison	130	75	1.73	—
Payback	Dark	110	60	1.83	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	60	1.50	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Purrloin 50 Candy

Liepard

Family

Purrloin

Liepard

Shadow forms Shadow Purrloin Shadow Liepard

How to get Shadow Liepard

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Liepard knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	44	1,595
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	44	1,727
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,017	1,081
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,266	1,345
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,017	1,081
Research Encounter	Lv 15	769	817
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,017	1,081

Is Shadow Liepard good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Liepard 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.

Attack is its highest stat (187), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 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 Fog weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	26
Lv 2	81
Lv 3	137
Lv 4	193
Lv 5	249
Lv 6	304
Lv 7	360
Lv 8	416
Lv 9	471
Lv 10	527
Lv 11	580
Lv 12	633
Lv 13	685

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	738
Lv 15	791
Lv 16	844
Lv 17	896
Lv 18	949
Lv 19	1,002
Lv 20	1,055
Lv 21	1,107
Lv 22	1,160
Lv 23	1,213
Lv 24	1,266
Lv 25	1,318
Lv 26	1,371

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,424
Lv 28	1,477
Lv 29	1,529
Lv 30	1,582
Lv 31	1,609
Lv 32	1,635
Lv 33	1,661
Lv 34	1,688
Lv 35	1,714
Lv 36	1,740
Lv 37	1,767
Lv 38	1,793
Lv 39	1,819

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,846
Lv 41	1,869
Lv 42	1,893
Lv 43	1,917
Lv 44	1,940
Lv 45	1,965
Lv 46	1,989
Lv 47	2,013
Lv 48	2,037
Lv 49	2,062
Lv 50	2,087

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0510
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.10 m
Weight: 37.50 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0510_POKEMON_LIEPARD_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Liepard in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Liepard's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Liepard's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard reaches 2,087 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,846 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 Liepard?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Liepard shows 1,055 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,318 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 Liepard in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Liepard spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Liepard be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Liepard 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.

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