Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Acid Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Lileep takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 420
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 738 CP
Shadow Lileep moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Best | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Lileep
- 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 | 248 | 310 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 423 | 498 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 663 | 756 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 824 | 941 |
Is Shadow Lileep good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Lileep 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 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 57 |
| Lv 3 | 96 |
| Lv 4 | 135 |
| Lv 5 | 174 |
| Lv 6 | 213 |
| Lv 7 | 252 |
| Lv 8 | 291 |
| Lv 9 | 330 |
| Lv 10 | 369 |
| Lv 11 | 406 |
| Lv 12 | 442 |
| Lv 13 | 479 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 516 |
| Lv 15 | 553 |
| Lv 16 | 590 |
| Lv 17 | 627 |
| Lv 18 | 664 |
| Lv 19 | 701 |
| Lv 20 | 738 |
| Lv 21 | 774 |
| Lv 22 | 811 |
| Lv 23 | 848 |
| Lv 24 | 885 |
| Lv 25 | 922 |
| Lv 26 | 959 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 996 |
| Lv 28 | 1,033 |
| Lv 29 | 1,070 |
| Lv 30 | 1,107 |
| Lv 31 | 1,125 |
| Lv 32 | 1,144 |
| Lv 33 | 1,162 |
| Lv 34 | 1,180 |
| Lv 35 | 1,199 |
| Lv 36 | 1,217 |
| Lv 37 | 1,236 |
| Lv 38 | 1,254 |
| Lv 39 | 1,273 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,291 |
| Lv 41 | 1,308 |
| Lv 42 | 1,324 |
| Lv 43 | 1,341 |
| Lv 44 | 1,357 |
| Lv 45 | 1,374 |
| Lv 46 | 1,391 |
| Lv 47 | 1,408 |
| Lv 48 | 1,425 |
| Lv 49 | 1,442 |
| Lv 50 | 1,460 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0345
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.99 m
- Weight
- 23.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0345_POKEMON_LILEEP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Lileep in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lileep's best moveset is Acid with Grass Knot. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 3 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 Lileep's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lileep takes super effective damage from Bug, Fighting, Ice, Steel. It resists Electric, Normal.
What is Shadow Lileep's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lileep reaches 1,460 CP at level 50 and 1,291 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Lileep: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Lileep?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Lileep shows 291 CP (level 8), or 479 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 738 CP, or 922 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Lileep in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lileep 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 Lileep with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.