Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Steel Wing Aerial Ace
Same-type attack bonus on Aerial Ace. Aerial Ace costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Pidgeotto takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 382
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 682 CP
Shadow Pidgeotto moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing Best | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Best STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Twister | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| 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 | — |
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Pidgeotto
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Pidgeotto knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 27 | 1,032 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,117 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 649 | 699 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 808 | 870 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 649 | 699 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 491 | 529 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 649 | 699 |
Is Shadow Pidgeotto good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Pidgeotto 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 (105 Defense / 160 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 52 |
| Lv 3 | 89 |
| Lv 4 | 125 |
| Lv 5 | 161 |
| Lv 6 | 197 |
| Lv 7 | 233 |
| Lv 8 | 269 |
| Lv 9 | 305 |
| Lv 10 | 341 |
| Lv 11 | 375 |
| Lv 12 | 409 |
| Lv 13 | 443 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 477 |
| Lv 15 | 512 |
| Lv 16 | 546 |
| Lv 17 | 580 |
| Lv 18 | 614 |
| Lv 19 | 648 |
| Lv 20 | 682 |
| Lv 21 | 716 |
| Lv 22 | 750 |
| Lv 23 | 785 |
| Lv 24 | 819 |
| Lv 25 | 853 |
| Lv 26 | 887 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 921 |
| Lv 28 | 955 |
| Lv 29 | 989 |
| Lv 30 | 1,024 |
| Lv 31 | 1,041 |
| Lv 32 | 1,058 |
| Lv 33 | 1,075 |
| Lv 34 | 1,092 |
| Lv 35 | 1,109 |
| Lv 36 | 1,126 |
| Lv 37 | 1,143 |
| Lv 38 | 1,160 |
| Lv 39 | 1,177 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,194 |
| Lv 41 | 1,209 |
| Lv 42 | 1,225 |
| Lv 43 | 1,240 |
| Lv 44 | 1,255 |
| Lv 45 | 1,271 |
| Lv 46 | 1,287 |
| Lv 47 | 1,302 |
| Lv 48 | 1,318 |
| Lv 49 | 1,334 |
| Lv 50 | 1,350 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0017
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0017_POKEMON_PIDGEOTTO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Pidgeotto in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeotto's best moveset is Steel Wing (fast) with Aerial Ace (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Pidgeotto's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeotto takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Pidgeotto's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeotto reaches 1,350 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,194 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 Pidgeotto?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Pidgeotto shows 682 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 853 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 Pidgeotto in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgeotto spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Pidgeotto be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Pidgeotto 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.