Shadow Obstagoon
Dark/Normal-type, Generation 8. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 586.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Gunk Shot
Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Obstagoon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 586
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,515 CP
Shadow Obstagoon moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Gunk Shot Best | Poison | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Night Slash STAB | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Obstruct STAB Elite | Dark | 20 | 33 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 0.61 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Obstruct | Dark | 15 | 40 | 0.38 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Lick builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Obstruct is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
How to get Shadow Obstagoon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Obstagoon 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 | 66 | 2,292 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,482 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,553 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,839 | 1,932 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,553 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,118 | 1,174 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,479 | 1,553 |
Is Shadow Obstagoon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Obstagoon 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 (194 Defense / 212 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Partly 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 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 197 |
| Lv 4 | 277 |
| Lv 5 | 357 |
| Lv 6 | 437 |
| Lv 7 | 517 |
| Lv 8 | 598 |
| Lv 9 | 678 |
| Lv 10 | 758 |
| Lv 11 | 833 |
| Lv 12 | 909 |
| Lv 13 | 985 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,061 |
| Lv 15 | 1,137 |
| Lv 16 | 1,212 |
| Lv 17 | 1,288 |
| Lv 18 | 1,364 |
| Lv 19 | 1,440 |
| Lv 20 | 1,515 |
| Lv 21 | 1,591 |
| Lv 22 | 1,667 |
| Lv 23 | 1,743 |
| Lv 24 | 1,819 |
| Lv 25 | 1,894 |
| Lv 26 | 1,970 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,046 |
| Lv 28 | 2,122 |
| Lv 29 | 2,198 |
| Lv 30 | 2,273 |
| Lv 31 | 2,311 |
| Lv 32 | 2,349 |
| Lv 33 | 2,387 |
| Lv 34 | 2,425 |
| Lv 35 | 2,463 |
| Lv 36 | 2,501 |
| Lv 37 | 2,539 |
| Lv 38 | 2,577 |
| Lv 39 | 2,614 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,652 |
| Lv 41 | 2,686 |
| Lv 42 | 2,720 |
| Lv 43 | 2,754 |
| Lv 44 | 2,788 |
| Lv 45 | 2,823 |
| Lv 46 | 2,858 |
| Lv 47 | 2,892 |
| Lv 48 | 2,928 |
| Lv 49 | 2,963 |
| Lv 50 | 2,999 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0862
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 46.00 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0862_POKEMON_OBSTAGOON_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Obstagoon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Obstagoon's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Obstagoon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Obstagoon takes super effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ghost, Psychic, Dark, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Obstagoon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Obstagoon reaches 2,999 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,652 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 Obstagoon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Obstagoon shows 1,515 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,894 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 Obstagoon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Obstagoon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Obstagoon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Obstagoon 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.