Shadow Monferno
Fire/Fighting-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 425.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Monferno takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 425
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 899 CP
Shadow Monferno moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Rock Smash Best STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel STAB | Fire | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Monferno
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Monferno 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 | 37 | 1,361 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 37 | 1,473 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 864 | 922 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,075 | 1,147 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 864 | 922 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 653 | 697 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 864 | 922 |
Is Shadow Monferno good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Monferno 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 (105 Defense / 162 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and 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 | 22 |
| Lv 2 | 69 |
| Lv 3 | 117 |
| Lv 4 | 164 |
| Lv 5 | 212 |
| Lv 6 | 259 |
| Lv 7 | 307 |
| Lv 8 | 355 |
| Lv 9 | 402 |
| Lv 10 | 450 |
| Lv 11 | 495 |
| Lv 12 | 540 |
| Lv 13 | 584 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 629 |
| Lv 15 | 674 |
| Lv 16 | 719 |
| Lv 17 | 764 |
| Lv 18 | 809 |
| Lv 19 | 854 |
| Lv 20 | 899 |
| Lv 21 | 944 |
| Lv 22 | 989 |
| Lv 23 | 1,034 |
| Lv 24 | 1,079 |
| Lv 25 | 1,124 |
| Lv 26 | 1,169 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,214 |
| Lv 28 | 1,259 |
| Lv 29 | 1,304 |
| Lv 30 | 1,349 |
| Lv 31 | 1,372 |
| Lv 32 | 1,394 |
| Lv 33 | 1,417 |
| Lv 34 | 1,439 |
| Lv 35 | 1,462 |
| Lv 36 | 1,484 |
| Lv 37 | 1,507 |
| Lv 38 | 1,529 |
| Lv 39 | 1,552 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,574 |
| Lv 41 | 1,594 |
| Lv 42 | 1,614 |
| Lv 43 | 1,635 |
| Lv 44 | 1,655 |
| Lv 45 | 1,675 |
| Lv 46 | 1,696 |
| Lv 47 | 1,717 |
| Lv 48 | 1,738 |
| Lv 49 | 1,759 |
| Lv 50 | 1,780 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0391
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 22.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0391_POKEMON_MONFERNO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Monferno in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Monferno's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Monferno's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Monferno takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Monferno's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Monferno reaches 1,780 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,574 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 Monferno?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Monferno shows 899 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,124 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 Monferno in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Monferno spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Monferno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Monferno 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.