Shadow Machop Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,445, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Machop good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Machop 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 1,445 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 Machop in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Machop 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 Machop's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

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

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

Shadow Machop's maximum CP is 1,445 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,278 at level 40. Its base stats are 137 Attack, 82 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 391. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

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

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Machop has 730 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 913 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,445 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Machop showing 730 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

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

Shadow Machop can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Machop from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Machop as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Machop be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Machop 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: Rock Smash Cross Chop

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Cross Chop costs 50 energy for 50 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Machop takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 137

Defense 82

Stamina 172

Stat total: 391
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 730 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Machop sits within an evolutionary family of 6 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 1,445 CP with 137/82/172 base stats.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Machop is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Machop moves

3 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Karate Chop STAB	Fighting	10	13	1.0s	10	13
Rock Smash Best STAB	Fighting	17	12	1.5s	11.3	8
Low Kick STAB Elite	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
Cross Chop Best STAB	Fighting	50	50	1.5s	33.3	1.00
Low Sweep STAB	Fighting	40	33	2.0s	20	1.21

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Karate Chop	Fighting	5	9	1	5.00	9.00
Rock Smash	Fighting	9	7	2	4.50	3.50
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
Cross Chop	Fighting	55	35	1.57	—
Low Sweep	Fighting	40	40	1.00	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Machop 25 Candy

Machoke 100 Candy

Machamp

Family

Machop

Machoke

Machamp

Shadow forms Shadow Machop Shadow Machoke Shadow Machamp

How to get Shadow Machop

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Machop 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	29	1,105
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	29	1,196
Raid Catch	Lv 20	695	748
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	865	931
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	695	748
Research Encounter	Lv 15	526	566
GO Battle League	Lv 20	695	748

Is Shadow Machop good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

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

Shadow Machop 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 (82 Defense / 172 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	18
Lv 2	56
Lv 3	95
Lv 4	133
Lv 5	172
Lv 6	211
Lv 7	249
Lv 8	288
Lv 9	326
Lv 10	365
Lv 11	401
Lv 12	438
Lv 13	474

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	511
Lv 15	548
Lv 16	584
Lv 17	621
Lv 18	657
Lv 19	694
Lv 20	730
Lv 21	767
Lv 22	803
Lv 23	840
Lv 24	876
Lv 25	913
Lv 26	949

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	986
Lv 28	1,022
Lv 29	1,059
Lv 30	1,096
Lv 31	1,114
Lv 32	1,132
Lv 33	1,150
Lv 34	1,169
Lv 35	1,187
Lv 36	1,205
Lv 37	1,223
Lv 38	1,242
Lv 39	1,260

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,278
Lv 41	1,294
Lv 42	1,311
Lv 43	1,327
Lv 44	1,344
Lv 45	1,360
Lv 46	1,377
Lv 47	1,394
Lv 48	1,411
Lv 49	1,428
Lv 50	1,445

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0066
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.80 m
Weight: 19.50 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0066_POKEMON_MACHOP_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow Machop's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Cross Chop (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Machop's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Machop takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Machop reaches 1,445 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,278 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 Machop?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Machop shows 730 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 913 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 Machop in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Shadow Machop be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Machop 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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