Shadow Pidgeot
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. #17 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 72.82% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wing Attack is an Elite TM move. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Pidgeot takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 515
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,216 CP
Shadow Pidgeot moves
4 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Gust STAB Elite | Flying | 25 | 20 | 2.0s | 12.5 | 10 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB Elite | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Feather Dance STAB | Flying | 35 | 50 | 3.0s | 11.7 | 0.70 |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Hurricane STAB | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Twister | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Air Cutter STAB Elite | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Gust | Flying | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Feather Dance | Flying | 35 | 50 | 0.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Air Cutter is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Pidgeot places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #20 | A | 71.25% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 1/14/14 |
| Ultra League | #17 | S | 72.82% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 4/15/14 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Pidgeot
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 432 | 512 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 726 | 821 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,128 | 1,247 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,403 | 1,551 |
Is Shadow Pidgeot good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Pidgeot does not rank as a raid attacker; its value is PvP, at #17 (Tier S) in Ultra League.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 94 |
| Lv 3 | 158 |
| Lv 4 | 222 |
| Lv 5 | 287 |
| Lv 6 | 351 |
| Lv 7 | 415 |
| Lv 8 | 480 |
| Lv 9 | 544 |
| Lv 10 | 608 |
| Lv 11 | 669 |
| Lv 12 | 730 |
| Lv 13 | 791 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 851 |
| Lv 15 | 912 |
| Lv 16 | 973 |
| Lv 17 | 1,034 |
| Lv 18 | 1,095 |
| Lv 19 | 1,156 |
| Lv 20 | 1,216 |
| Lv 21 | 1,277 |
| Lv 22 | 1,338 |
| Lv 23 | 1,399 |
| Lv 24 | 1,460 |
| Lv 25 | 1,521 |
| Lv 26 | 1,582 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,642 |
| Lv 28 | 1,703 |
| Lv 29 | 1,764 |
| Lv 30 | 1,825 |
| Lv 31 | 1,855 |
| Lv 32 | 1,886 |
| Lv 33 | 1,916 |
| Lv 34 | 1,947 |
| Lv 35 | 1,977 |
| Lv 36 | 2,008 |
| Lv 37 | 2,038 |
| Lv 38 | 2,068 |
| Lv 39 | 2,099 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,129 |
| Lv 41 | 2,156 |
| Lv 42 | 2,183 |
| Lv 43 | 2,211 |
| Lv 44 | 2,238 |
| Lv 45 | 2,266 |
| Lv 46 | 2,294 |
| Lv 47 | 2,322 |
| Lv 48 | 2,350 |
| Lv 49 | 2,379 |
| Lv 50 | 2,407 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0018
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 39.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0018_POKEMON_PIDGEOT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeot's best moveset is Wing Attack with Brave Bird. Wing Attack is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Pidgeot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeot takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It resists Bug, Grass. Ghost, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Pidgeot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeot reaches 2,407 CP at level 50 and 2,129 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Pidgeot: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Pidgeot good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeot ranks #20 in Great League (Tier A, 71.25% simulated win rate) and #17 in Ultra League (Tier S, 72.82% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 4/15/14: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Pidgeot?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Pidgeot shows 480 CP (level 8), or 791 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,216 CP, or 1,521 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeot is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy and turns it into a regular Pidgeot with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.