Shadow Noctowl
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 526.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Extrasensory Sky Attack
Same-type attack bonus on Sky Attack. Sky Attack costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Noctowl takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 526
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,156 CP
Shadow Noctowl moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrasensory Best | Psychic | 11 | 11 | 1.0s | 11 | 11 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | Ghost | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sky Attack Best STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrasensory | Psychic | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | Ghost | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Extrasensory (11 DPS); Extrasensory builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Noctowl
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Noctowl knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 49 | 1,749 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,894 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,119 | 1,185 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,393 | 1,475 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,119 | 1,185 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 846 | 896 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,119 | 1,185 |
Is Shadow Noctowl good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Noctowl 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 (156 Defense / 225 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 Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 89 |
| Lv 3 | 150 |
| Lv 4 | 211 |
| Lv 5 | 273 |
| Lv 6 | 334 |
| Lv 7 | 395 |
| Lv 8 | 456 |
| Lv 9 | 517 |
| Lv 10 | 578 |
| Lv 11 | 636 |
| Lv 12 | 694 |
| Lv 13 | 752 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 809 |
| Lv 15 | 867 |
| Lv 16 | 925 |
| Lv 17 | 983 |
| Lv 18 | 1,041 |
| Lv 19 | 1,098 |
| Lv 20 | 1,156 |
| Lv 21 | 1,214 |
| Lv 22 | 1,272 |
| Lv 23 | 1,330 |
| Lv 24 | 1,388 |
| Lv 25 | 1,446 |
| Lv 26 | 1,503 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,561 |
| Lv 28 | 1,619 |
| Lv 29 | 1,677 |
| Lv 30 | 1,735 |
| Lv 31 | 1,764 |
| Lv 32 | 1,793 |
| Lv 33 | 1,822 |
| Lv 34 | 1,850 |
| Lv 35 | 1,879 |
| Lv 36 | 1,908 |
| Lv 37 | 1,937 |
| Lv 38 | 1,966 |
| Lv 39 | 1,995 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,024 |
| Lv 41 | 2,050 |
| Lv 42 | 2,076 |
| Lv 43 | 2,102 |
| Lv 44 | 2,128 |
| Lv 45 | 2,154 |
| Lv 46 | 2,181 |
| Lv 47 | 2,207 |
| Lv 48 | 2,234 |
| Lv 49 | 2,261 |
| Lv 50 | 2,288 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0164
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 40.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0164_POKEMON_NOCTOWL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Noctowl in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noctowl's best moveset is Extrasensory (fast) with Sky Attack (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Noctowl's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noctowl takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Noctowl's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noctowl reaches 2,288 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,024 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 Noctowl?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Noctowl shows 1,156 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,446 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 Noctowl in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noctowl spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Noctowl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Noctowl 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.