Shadow Meganium
Grass-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 560.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Petal Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Petal Blizzard costs 100 energy for 110 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Meganium takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,377 CP
Shadow Meganium moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf STAB | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Vine Whip STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Petal Blizzard Best STAB | Grass | 110 | 100 | 2.5s | 44 | 1.10 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Frenzy Plant STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Petal Blizzard | Grass | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Magical Leaf builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Meganium
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Meganium 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 | 60 | 2,083 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,255 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,340 | 1,411 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,667 | 1,756 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,340 | 1,411 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,013 | 1,067 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,340 | 1,411 |
Is Shadow Meganium good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Meganium 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 (202 Defense / 190 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 106 |
| Lv 3 | 179 |
| Lv 4 | 252 |
| Lv 5 | 325 |
| Lv 6 | 397 |
| Lv 7 | 470 |
| Lv 8 | 543 |
| Lv 9 | 616 |
| Lv 10 | 688 |
| Lv 11 | 757 |
| Lv 12 | 826 |
| Lv 13 | 895 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 964 |
| Lv 15 | 1,033 |
| Lv 16 | 1,102 |
| Lv 17 | 1,170 |
| Lv 18 | 1,239 |
| Lv 19 | 1,308 |
| Lv 20 | 1,377 |
| Lv 21 | 1,446 |
| Lv 22 | 1,515 |
| Lv 23 | 1,584 |
| Lv 24 | 1,653 |
| Lv 25 | 1,721 |
| Lv 26 | 1,790 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,859 |
| Lv 28 | 1,928 |
| Lv 29 | 1,997 |
| Lv 30 | 2,066 |
| Lv 31 | 2,100 |
| Lv 32 | 2,135 |
| Lv 33 | 2,169 |
| Lv 34 | 2,204 |
| Lv 35 | 2,238 |
| Lv 36 | 2,272 |
| Lv 37 | 2,307 |
| Lv 38 | 2,341 |
| Lv 39 | 2,376 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,410 |
| Lv 41 | 2,441 |
| Lv 42 | 2,472 |
| Lv 43 | 2,503 |
| Lv 44 | 2,534 |
| Lv 45 | 2,565 |
| Lv 46 | 2,597 |
| Lv 47 | 2,628 |
| Lv 48 | 2,660 |
| Lv 49 | 2,693 |
| Lv 50 | 2,725 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0154
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 100.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0154_POKEMON_MEGANIUM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Meganium in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Meganium's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Petal Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Meganium's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Meganium takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Meganium's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Meganium reaches 2,725 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,410 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 Meganium?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Meganium shows 1,377 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,721 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 Meganium in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Meganium spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Meganium be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Meganium 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.