Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck Hyper Beam
Hyper Beam costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Malamar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 542
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,347 CP
Shadow Malamar moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Best | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Psywave STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Hyper Beam Best | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Psybeam STAB | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Malamar
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Malamar 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 | 58 | 2,039 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,207 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,311 | 1,381 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,631 | 1,718 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,311 | 1,381 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 991 | 1,044 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,311 | 1,381 |
Is Shadow Malamar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Malamar 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 (165 Defense / 200 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 Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 104 |
| Lv 3 | 175 |
| Lv 4 | 246 |
| Lv 5 | 318 |
| Lv 6 | 389 |
| Lv 7 | 460 |
| Lv 8 | 531 |
| Lv 9 | 603 |
| Lv 10 | 674 |
| Lv 11 | 741 |
| Lv 12 | 808 |
| Lv 13 | 876 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 943 |
| Lv 15 | 1,011 |
| Lv 16 | 1,078 |
| Lv 17 | 1,145 |
| Lv 18 | 1,213 |
| Lv 19 | 1,280 |
| Lv 20 | 1,347 |
| Lv 21 | 1,415 |
| Lv 22 | 1,482 |
| Lv 23 | 1,550 |
| Lv 24 | 1,617 |
| Lv 25 | 1,685 |
| Lv 26 | 1,752 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,819 |
| Lv 28 | 1,887 |
| Lv 29 | 1,954 |
| Lv 30 | 2,022 |
| Lv 31 | 2,055 |
| Lv 32 | 2,089 |
| Lv 33 | 2,123 |
| Lv 34 | 2,156 |
| Lv 35 | 2,190 |
| Lv 36 | 2,224 |
| Lv 37 | 2,258 |
| Lv 38 | 2,291 |
| Lv 39 | 2,325 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,359 |
| Lv 41 | 2,389 |
| Lv 42 | 2,419 |
| Lv 43 | 2,449 |
| Lv 44 | 2,479 |
| Lv 45 | 2,510 |
| Lv 46 | 2,541 |
| Lv 47 | 2,572 |
| Lv 48 | 2,603 |
| Lv 49 | 2,635 |
| Lv 50 | 2,667 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0687
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 47.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0687_POKEMON_MALAMAR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Malamar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Malamar's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Hyper Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Malamar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Malamar takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy-type moves. It is double weak to Bug (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Malamar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Malamar reaches 2,667 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,359 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 Malamar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Malamar shows 1,347 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,685 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 Malamar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Malamar spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Malamar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Malamar 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.