Shadow Mudkip
Water-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 356.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Stomp
Stomp costs 50 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Mudkip takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 356
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 644 CP
Shadow Mudkip moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Mudkip
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Mudkip 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 | 25 | 975 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,055 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 612 | 660 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 761 | 822 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 612 | 660 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 462 | 499 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 612 | 660 |
Is Shadow Mudkip good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Mudkip 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 (93 Defense / 137 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 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 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 50 |
| Lv 3 | 84 |
| Lv 4 | 118 |
| Lv 5 | 152 |
| Lv 6 | 186 |
| Lv 7 | 220 |
| Lv 8 | 254 |
| Lv 9 | 288 |
| Lv 10 | 322 |
| Lv 11 | 354 |
| Lv 12 | 386 |
| Lv 13 | 419 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 451 |
| Lv 15 | 483 |
| Lv 16 | 515 |
| Lv 17 | 548 |
| Lv 18 | 580 |
| Lv 19 | 612 |
| Lv 20 | 644 |
| Lv 21 | 676 |
| Lv 22 | 709 |
| Lv 23 | 741 |
| Lv 24 | 773 |
| Lv 25 | 805 |
| Lv 26 | 838 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 870 |
| Lv 28 | 902 |
| Lv 29 | 934 |
| Lv 30 | 967 |
| Lv 31 | 983 |
| Lv 32 | 999 |
| Lv 33 | 1,015 |
| Lv 34 | 1,031 |
| Lv 35 | 1,047 |
| Lv 36 | 1,063 |
| Lv 37 | 1,079 |
| Lv 38 | 1,096 |
| Lv 39 | 1,112 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,128 |
| Lv 41 | 1,142 |
| Lv 42 | 1,157 |
| Lv 43 | 1,171 |
| Lv 44 | 1,186 |
| Lv 45 | 1,200 |
| Lv 46 | 1,215 |
| Lv 47 | 1,230 |
| Lv 48 | 1,245 |
| Lv 49 | 1,260 |
| Lv 50 | 1,275 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0258
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 7.60 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0258_POKEMON_MUDKIP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Mudkip in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mudkip's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Stomp (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Mudkip's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mudkip takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Mudkip's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mudkip reaches 1,275 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,128 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 Mudkip?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Mudkip shows 644 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 805 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 Mudkip in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Mudkip spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Mudkip be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Mudkip 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.