Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Nuzleaf takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 384
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 701 CP
Shadow Nuzleaf moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Leaf Blade STAB | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Nuzleaf
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Nuzleaf 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 | 28 | 1,060 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,148 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 829 | 894 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 504 | 543 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
Is Shadow Nuzleaf good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Nuzleaf 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 (78 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 54 |
| Lv 3 | 91 |
| Lv 4 | 128 |
| Lv 5 | 165 |
| Lv 6 | 202 |
| Lv 7 | 239 |
| Lv 8 | 276 |
| Lv 9 | 313 |
| Lv 10 | 350 |
| Lv 11 | 385 |
| Lv 12 | 420 |
| Lv 13 | 455 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 490 |
| Lv 15 | 526 |
| Lv 16 | 561 |
| Lv 17 | 596 |
| Lv 18 | 631 |
| Lv 19 | 666 |
| Lv 20 | 701 |
| Lv 21 | 736 |
| Lv 22 | 771 |
| Lv 23 | 806 |
| Lv 24 | 841 |
| Lv 25 | 876 |
| Lv 26 | 911 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 946 |
| Lv 28 | 981 |
| Lv 29 | 1,016 |
| Lv 30 | 1,051 |
| Lv 31 | 1,069 |
| Lv 32 | 1,087 |
| Lv 33 | 1,104 |
| Lv 34 | 1,122 |
| Lv 35 | 1,139 |
| Lv 36 | 1,157 |
| Lv 37 | 1,174 |
| Lv 38 | 1,192 |
| Lv 39 | 1,209 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,227 |
| Lv 41 | 1,242 |
| Lv 42 | 1,258 |
| Lv 43 | 1,274 |
| Lv 44 | 1,290 |
| Lv 45 | 1,306 |
| Lv 46 | 1,322 |
| Lv 47 | 1,338 |
| Lv 48 | 1,354 |
| Lv 49 | 1,370 |
| Lv 50 | 1,387 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0274
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.99 m
- Weight
- 28.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0274_POKEMON_NUZLEAF_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Nuzleaf's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Nuzleaf's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Nuzleaf takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It is double weak to Bug (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Nuzleaf's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Nuzleaf reaches 1,387 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,227 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 Nuzleaf?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Nuzleaf shows 701 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 876 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 Nuzleaf in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Nuzleaf spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Nuzleaf be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Nuzleaf 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.