Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Trailblaze
Trailblaze costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Mareep takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 339
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 566 CP
Shadow Mareep moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Trailblaze Best | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Mareep
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Mareep knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 856 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 927 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 534 | 580 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 664 | 722 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 534 | 580 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 404 | 438 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 534 | 580 |
Is Shadow Mareep good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Mareep 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 (79 Defense / 146 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 73 |
| Lv 4 | 103 |
| Lv 5 | 133 |
| Lv 6 | 163 |
| Lv 7 | 193 |
| Lv 8 | 223 |
| Lv 9 | 253 |
| Lv 10 | 283 |
| Lv 11 | 311 |
| Lv 12 | 339 |
| Lv 13 | 368 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 396 |
| Lv 15 | 424 |
| Lv 16 | 453 |
| Lv 17 | 481 |
| Lv 18 | 509 |
| Lv 19 | 538 |
| Lv 20 | 566 |
| Lv 21 | 594 |
| Lv 22 | 623 |
| Lv 23 | 651 |
| Lv 24 | 679 |
| Lv 25 | 708 |
| Lv 26 | 736 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 764 |
| Lv 28 | 792 |
| Lv 29 | 821 |
| Lv 30 | 849 |
| Lv 31 | 863 |
| Lv 32 | 877 |
| Lv 33 | 892 |
| Lv 34 | 906 |
| Lv 35 | 920 |
| Lv 36 | 934 |
| Lv 37 | 948 |
| Lv 38 | 962 |
| Lv 39 | 977 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 991 |
| Lv 41 | 1,003 |
| Lv 42 | 1,016 |
| Lv 43 | 1,029 |
| Lv 44 | 1,041 |
| Lv 45 | 1,054 |
| Lv 46 | 1,067 |
| Lv 47 | 1,080 |
| Lv 48 | 1,094 |
| Lv 49 | 1,107 |
| Lv 50 | 1,120 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0179
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 7.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0179_POKEMON_MAREEP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Mareep in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mareep's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Trailblaze (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Mareep's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mareep takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Mareep's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mareep reaches 1,120 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 991 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 Mareep?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Mareep shows 566 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 708 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 Mareep in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mareep spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Mareep be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Mareep 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.