Shadow Marowak
Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 485.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Slap Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Marowak takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 485
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,048 CP
Shadow Marowak moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap Best STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Club STAB | Ground | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Dig STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Club | Ground | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Marowak
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Marowak 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 | 44 | 1,586 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,717 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,013 | 1,075 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,260 | 1,337 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,013 | 1,075 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 766 | 813 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,013 | 1,075 |
Is Shadow Marowak good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Marowak 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 (186 Defense / 155 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 Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 136 |
| Lv 4 | 192 |
| Lv 5 | 247 |
| Lv 6 | 303 |
| Lv 7 | 358 |
| Lv 8 | 413 |
| Lv 9 | 469 |
| Lv 10 | 524 |
| Lv 11 | 577 |
| Lv 12 | 629 |
| Lv 13 | 681 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 734 |
| Lv 15 | 786 |
| Lv 16 | 839 |
| Lv 17 | 891 |
| Lv 18 | 944 |
| Lv 19 | 996 |
| Lv 20 | 1,048 |
| Lv 21 | 1,101 |
| Lv 22 | 1,153 |
| Lv 23 | 1,206 |
| Lv 24 | 1,258 |
| Lv 25 | 1,311 |
| Lv 26 | 1,363 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,416 |
| Lv 28 | 1,468 |
| Lv 29 | 1,521 |
| Lv 30 | 1,573 |
| Lv 31 | 1,599 |
| Lv 32 | 1,625 |
| Lv 33 | 1,652 |
| Lv 34 | 1,678 |
| Lv 35 | 1,704 |
| Lv 36 | 1,730 |
| Lv 37 | 1,757 |
| Lv 38 | 1,783 |
| Lv 39 | 1,809 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,835 |
| Lv 41 | 1,859 |
| Lv 42 | 1,882 |
| Lv 43 | 1,906 |
| Lv 44 | 1,929 |
| Lv 45 | 1,953 |
| Lv 46 | 1,977 |
| Lv 47 | 2,001 |
| Lv 48 | 2,026 |
| Lv 49 | 2,050 |
| Lv 50 | 2,075 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0105
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 45.00 kg
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0105_POKEMON_MAROWAK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Marowak in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Marowak's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Marowak's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Marowak takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Marowak's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Marowak reaches 2,075 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,835 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 Marowak?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Marowak shows 1,048 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,311 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 Marowak in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Marowak spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Marowak be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Marowak 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.