Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Scratch. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Persian takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 449
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 965 CP
Shadow Persian moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Scratch Best STAB | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Payback Best | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Night Slash Elite | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Power Gem | Rock | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Night Slash is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Persian
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Persian 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 | 40 | 1,460 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 40 | 1,580 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 930 | 989 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,157 | 1,230 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 930 | 989 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 703 | 748 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 930 | 989 |
Is Shadow Persian good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Persian 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 (136 Defense / 163 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 74 |
| Lv 3 | 125 |
| Lv 4 | 176 |
| Lv 5 | 227 |
| Lv 6 | 278 |
| Lv 7 | 329 |
| Lv 8 | 380 |
| Lv 9 | 431 |
| Lv 10 | 482 |
| Lv 11 | 531 |
| Lv 12 | 579 |
| Lv 13 | 627 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 675 |
| Lv 15 | 724 |
| Lv 16 | 772 |
| Lv 17 | 820 |
| Lv 18 | 868 |
| Lv 19 | 917 |
| Lv 20 | 965 |
| Lv 21 | 1,013 |
| Lv 22 | 1,061 |
| Lv 23 | 1,110 |
| Lv 24 | 1,158 |
| Lv 25 | 1,206 |
| Lv 26 | 1,255 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,303 |
| Lv 28 | 1,351 |
| Lv 29 | 1,399 |
| Lv 30 | 1,448 |
| Lv 31 | 1,472 |
| Lv 32 | 1,496 |
| Lv 33 | 1,520 |
| Lv 34 | 1,544 |
| Lv 35 | 1,568 |
| Lv 36 | 1,593 |
| Lv 37 | 1,617 |
| Lv 38 | 1,641 |
| Lv 39 | 1,665 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,689 |
| Lv 41 | 1,710 |
| Lv 42 | 1,732 |
| Lv 43 | 1,754 |
| Lv 44 | 1,776 |
| Lv 45 | 1,798 |
| Lv 46 | 1,820 |
| Lv 47 | 1,842 |
| Lv 48 | 1,864 |
| Lv 49 | 1,887 |
| Lv 50 | 1,910 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0053
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 32.00 kg
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0053_POKEMON_PERSIAN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Persian in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Persian's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Persian's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Persian takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Persian's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Persian reaches 1,910 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,689 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 Persian?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Persian shows 965 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,206 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 Persian in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Persian spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Persian be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Persian 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.