Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Heat Wave
Heat Wave costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Noibat takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 276
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 381 CP
Shadow Noibat moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Heat Wave Best | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Noibat
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Noibat knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 14 | 576 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 624 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 439 | 486 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 267 | 295 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
Is Shadow Noibat good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Noibat 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 (73 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 29 |
| Lv 3 | 49 |
| Lv 4 | 69 |
| Lv 5 | 89 |
| Lv 6 | 110 |
| Lv 7 | 130 |
| Lv 8 | 150 |
| Lv 9 | 170 |
| Lv 10 | 190 |
| Lv 11 | 209 |
| Lv 12 | 228 |
| Lv 13 | 247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 266 |
| Lv 15 | 285 |
| Lv 16 | 304 |
| Lv 17 | 324 |
| Lv 18 | 343 |
| Lv 19 | 362 |
| Lv 20 | 381 |
| Lv 21 | 400 |
| Lv 22 | 419 |
| Lv 23 | 438 |
| Lv 24 | 457 |
| Lv 25 | 476 |
| Lv 26 | 495 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 514 |
| Lv 28 | 533 |
| Lv 29 | 552 |
| Lv 30 | 571 |
| Lv 31 | 581 |
| Lv 32 | 590 |
| Lv 33 | 600 |
| Lv 34 | 609 |
| Lv 35 | 619 |
| Lv 36 | 629 |
| Lv 37 | 638 |
| Lv 38 | 648 |
| Lv 39 | 657 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 667 |
| Lv 41 | 675 |
| Lv 42 | 684 |
| Lv 43 | 692 |
| Lv 44 | 701 |
| Lv 45 | 710 |
| Lv 46 | 718 |
| Lv 47 | 727 |
| Lv 48 | 736 |
| Lv 49 | 745 |
| Lv 50 | 754 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0714
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 8.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0714_POKEMON_NOIBAT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Noibat in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noibat's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Heat Wave (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Noibat's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noibat takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Noibat's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noibat reaches 754 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 667 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 Noibat?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Noibat shows 381 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 476 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 Noibat in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Noibat spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Noibat be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Noibat 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.