Shadow Pidgey
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 278.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Aerial Ace
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aerial Ace costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Pidgey takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 278
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 388 CP
Shadow Pidgey moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Tackle STAB | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
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 Quick Attack (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Pidgey
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Pidgey 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 | 14 | 588 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 637 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 360 | 398 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 449 | 495 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 360 | 398 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 272 | 301 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 360 | 398 |
Is Shadow Pidgey good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Pidgey 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 (73 Defense / 120 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 30 |
| Lv 3 | 50 |
| Lv 4 | 71 |
| Lv 5 | 91 |
| Lv 6 | 112 |
| Lv 7 | 132 |
| Lv 8 | 153 |
| Lv 9 | 174 |
| Lv 10 | 194 |
| Lv 11 | 214 |
| Lv 12 | 233 |
| Lv 13 | 252 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 272 |
| Lv 15 | 291 |
| Lv 16 | 311 |
| Lv 17 | 330 |
| Lv 18 | 350 |
| Lv 19 | 369 |
| Lv 20 | 388 |
| Lv 21 | 408 |
| Lv 22 | 427 |
| Lv 23 | 447 |
| Lv 24 | 466 |
| Lv 25 | 486 |
| Lv 26 | 505 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 525 |
| Lv 28 | 544 |
| Lv 29 | 564 |
| Lv 30 | 583 |
| Lv 31 | 593 |
| Lv 32 | 602 |
| Lv 33 | 612 |
| Lv 34 | 622 |
| Lv 35 | 632 |
| Lv 36 | 641 |
| Lv 37 | 651 |
| Lv 38 | 661 |
| Lv 39 | 671 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 680 |
| Lv 41 | 689 |
| Lv 42 | 698 |
| Lv 43 | 706 |
| Lv 44 | 715 |
| Lv 45 | 724 |
| Lv 46 | 733 |
| Lv 47 | 742 |
| Lv 48 | 751 |
| Lv 49 | 760 |
| Lv 50 | 769 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0016
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 1.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Candy to evolve
- 12
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0016_POKEMON_PIDGEY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Pidgey in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgey's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Aerial Ace (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Pidgey's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgey 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 Pidgey's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgey reaches 769 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 680 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 Pidgey?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Pidgey shows 388 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 486 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 Pidgey in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pidgey spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Pidgey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Pidgey 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.