Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Trailblaze
Trailblaze costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Phanpy takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 412
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 689 CP
Shadow Phanpy moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash Best | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Bulldoze STAB | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Trailblaze Best | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Phanpy
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Phanpy 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 | 27 | 1,043 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,129 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 655 | 706 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 815 | 879 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 655 | 706 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 495 | 534 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 655 | 706 |
Is Shadow Phanpy good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Phanpy 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 (98 Defense / 207 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny 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 | 53 |
| Lv 3 | 89 |
| Lv 4 | 126 |
| Lv 5 | 162 |
| Lv 6 | 199 |
| Lv 7 | 235 |
| Lv 8 | 272 |
| Lv 9 | 308 |
| Lv 10 | 344 |
| Lv 11 | 379 |
| Lv 12 | 413 |
| Lv 13 | 448 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 482 |
| Lv 15 | 517 |
| Lv 16 | 551 |
| Lv 17 | 586 |
| Lv 18 | 620 |
| Lv 19 | 655 |
| Lv 20 | 689 |
| Lv 21 | 724 |
| Lv 22 | 758 |
| Lv 23 | 793 |
| Lv 24 | 827 |
| Lv 25 | 862 |
| Lv 26 | 896 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 931 |
| Lv 28 | 965 |
| Lv 29 | 1,000 |
| Lv 30 | 1,034 |
| Lv 31 | 1,051 |
| Lv 32 | 1,068 |
| Lv 33 | 1,086 |
| Lv 34 | 1,103 |
| Lv 35 | 1,120 |
| Lv 36 | 1,137 |
| Lv 37 | 1,155 |
| Lv 38 | 1,172 |
| Lv 39 | 1,189 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,206 |
| Lv 41 | 1,222 |
| Lv 42 | 1,237 |
| Lv 43 | 1,253 |
| Lv 44 | 1,268 |
| Lv 45 | 1,284 |
| Lv 46 | 1,300 |
| Lv 47 | 1,316 |
| Lv 48 | 1,332 |
| Lv 49 | 1,348 |
| Lv 50 | 1,364 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0231
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 33.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0231_POKEMON_PHANPY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Phanpy in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Phanpy's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Trailblaze (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Phanpy's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Phanpy takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Phanpy's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Phanpy reaches 1,364 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,206 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 Phanpy?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Phanpy shows 689 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 862 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 Phanpy in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Phanpy spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Phanpy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Phanpy 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.