Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Karate Chop Dynamic Punch
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dynamic Punch costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Machoke takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 492
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,160 CP
Shadow Machoke moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop Best STAB | Fighting | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Dynamic Punch Best STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Submission STAB | Fighting | 55 | 50 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.10 |
| Cross Chop STAB Elite | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop | Fighting | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5.00 | 9.00 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Submission | Fighting | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | — |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Karate Chop (10 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Cross Chop is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Machoke
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Machoke 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 | 49 | 1,755 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,900 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,398 | 1,480 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 849 | 899 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,124 | 1,189 |
Is Shadow Machoke good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Machoke 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 (125 Defense / 190 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 4 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 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 90 |
| Lv 3 | 151 |
| Lv 4 | 212 |
| Lv 5 | 274 |
| Lv 6 | 335 |
| Lv 7 | 396 |
| Lv 8 | 457 |
| Lv 9 | 519 |
| Lv 10 | 580 |
| Lv 11 | 638 |
| Lv 12 | 696 |
| Lv 13 | 754 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 812 |
| Lv 15 | 870 |
| Lv 16 | 928 |
| Lv 17 | 986 |
| Lv 18 | 1,044 |
| Lv 19 | 1,102 |
| Lv 20 | 1,160 |
| Lv 21 | 1,218 |
| Lv 22 | 1,276 |
| Lv 23 | 1,335 |
| Lv 24 | 1,393 |
| Lv 25 | 1,451 |
| Lv 26 | 1,509 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,567 |
| Lv 28 | 1,625 |
| Lv 29 | 1,683 |
| Lv 30 | 1,741 |
| Lv 31 | 1,770 |
| Lv 32 | 1,799 |
| Lv 33 | 1,828 |
| Lv 34 | 1,857 |
| Lv 35 | 1,886 |
| Lv 36 | 1,915 |
| Lv 37 | 1,944 |
| Lv 38 | 1,973 |
| Lv 39 | 2,002 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,031 |
| Lv 41 | 2,057 |
| Lv 42 | 2,083 |
| Lv 43 | 2,109 |
| Lv 44 | 2,135 |
| Lv 45 | 2,162 |
| Lv 46 | 2,188 |
| Lv 47 | 2,215 |
| Lv 48 | 2,242 |
| Lv 49 | 2,269 |
| Lv 50 | 2,296 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0067
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 70.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0067_POKEMON_MACHOKE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Machoke in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machoke's best moveset is Karate Chop (fast) with Dynamic Punch (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Machoke's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machoke takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Machoke's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machoke reaches 2,296 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,031 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 Machoke?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Machoke shows 1,160 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,451 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 Machoke in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Machoke spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Machoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Machoke 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.