Shadow Makuhita
Fighting-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 329.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Heavy Slam
Same-type attack bonus on Rock Smash. Heavy Slam costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Makuhita takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 329
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 467 CP
Shadow Makuhita moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash Best STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop STAB | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Heavy Slam Best | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Upper Hand STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Upper Hand | Fighting | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Makuhita
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Makuhita 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 | 17 | 706 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 17 | 764 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 435 | 478 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 541 | 595 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 435 | 478 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 328 | 362 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 435 | 478 |
Is Shadow Makuhita good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Makuhita 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 (54 Defense / 176 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 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 60 |
| Lv 4 | 85 |
| Lv 5 | 110 |
| Lv 6 | 134 |
| Lv 7 | 159 |
| Lv 8 | 184 |
| Lv 9 | 208 |
| Lv 10 | 233 |
| Lv 11 | 256 |
| Lv 12 | 280 |
| Lv 13 | 303 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 326 |
| Lv 15 | 350 |
| Lv 16 | 373 |
| Lv 17 | 397 |
| Lv 18 | 420 |
| Lv 19 | 443 |
| Lv 20 | 467 |
| Lv 21 | 490 |
| Lv 22 | 513 |
| Lv 23 | 537 |
| Lv 24 | 560 |
| Lv 25 | 583 |
| Lv 26 | 607 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 630 |
| Lv 28 | 653 |
| Lv 29 | 677 |
| Lv 30 | 700 |
| Lv 31 | 712 |
| Lv 32 | 724 |
| Lv 33 | 735 |
| Lv 34 | 747 |
| Lv 35 | 759 |
| Lv 36 | 770 |
| Lv 37 | 782 |
| Lv 38 | 794 |
| Lv 39 | 805 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 817 |
| Lv 41 | 827 |
| Lv 42 | 838 |
| Lv 43 | 848 |
| Lv 44 | 859 |
| Lv 45 | 869 |
| Lv 46 | 880 |
| Lv 47 | 891 |
| Lv 48 | 902 |
| Lv 49 | 913 |
| Lv 50 | 924 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0296
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.99 m
- Weight
- 86.40 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0296_POKEMON_MAKUHITA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Makuhita in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Makuhita's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Heavy Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Makuhita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Makuhita takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Makuhita's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Makuhita reaches 924 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 817 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 Makuhita?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Makuhita shows 467 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 583 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 Makuhita in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Makuhita spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Makuhita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Makuhita 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.