Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Pignite takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 486
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,099 CP
Shadow Pignite moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Pignite
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Pignite 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 | 46 | 1,663 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 46 | 1,800 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,062 | 1,127 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,321 | 1,402 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,062 | 1,127 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 803 | 852 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,062 | 1,127 |
Is Shadow Pignite good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Pignite 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 (106 Defense / 207 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 Sunny and 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 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 85 |
| Lv 3 | 143 |
| Lv 4 | 201 |
| Lv 5 | 259 |
| Lv 6 | 317 |
| Lv 7 | 375 |
| Lv 8 | 433 |
| Lv 9 | 491 |
| Lv 10 | 550 |
| Lv 11 | 604 |
| Lv 12 | 659 |
| Lv 13 | 714 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 769 |
| Lv 15 | 824 |
| Lv 16 | 879 |
| Lv 17 | 934 |
| Lv 18 | 989 |
| Lv 19 | 1,044 |
| Lv 20 | 1,099 |
| Lv 21 | 1,154 |
| Lv 22 | 1,209 |
| Lv 23 | 1,264 |
| Lv 24 | 1,319 |
| Lv 25 | 1,374 |
| Lv 26 | 1,429 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,484 |
| Lv 28 | 1,539 |
| Lv 29 | 1,594 |
| Lv 30 | 1,649 |
| Lv 31 | 1,677 |
| Lv 32 | 1,704 |
| Lv 33 | 1,732 |
| Lv 34 | 1,759 |
| Lv 35 | 1,787 |
| Lv 36 | 1,814 |
| Lv 37 | 1,842 |
| Lv 38 | 1,869 |
| Lv 39 | 1,896 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,924 |
| Lv 41 | 1,948 |
| Lv 42 | 1,973 |
| Lv 43 | 1,998 |
| Lv 44 | 2,023 |
| Lv 45 | 2,048 |
| Lv 46 | 2,073 |
| Lv 47 | 2,098 |
| Lv 48 | 2,124 |
| Lv 49 | 2,149 |
| Lv 50 | 2,175 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0499
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 55.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0499_POKEMON_PIGNITE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Pignite in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pignite's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Pignite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pignite takes super effective damage from Flying, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Pignite's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pignite reaches 2,175 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,924 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 Pignite?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Pignite shows 1,099 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,374 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 Pignite in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pignite spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Pignite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Pignite 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.