#0204 Bug Shadow

Shadow Pineco

Bug-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 367.

Gen 2 · Johto Boosted in Rainy
Max CP
1,253
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,108
Attack
108
Defense
122
Stamina
137
Shadow Pineco Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Bug Bite Gyro Ball

Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite. Gyro Ball costs 50 energy for 85 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Pineco takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 108
Defense 122
Stamina 137
Stat total
367
Buddy distance
5.0 km per candy
Second charged move
75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
633 CP

Shadow Pineco moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bug Bite Best STAB Bug 5 6 0.5s 10 12
Tackle Normal 5 5 0.5s 10 10

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Gyro Ball Best Steel 85 50 3.5s 24.3 1.70
Rock Tomb Rock 65 50 3.0s 21.7 1.30
Sand Tomb Ground 60 33 4.0s 15 1.82
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

How to get Shadow Pineco

Wild
Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Shadow Pineco knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 25 958
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 25 1,037
Raid Catch Lv 20 601 649
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 747 807
Egg Hatch Lv 20 601 649
Research Encounter Lv 15 454 490
GO Battle League Lv 20 601 649

Is Shadow Pineco good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15

Shadow Pineco 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 (122 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
  • A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 15
Lv 2 49
Lv 3 82
Lv 4 116
Lv 5 149
Lv 6 182
Lv 7 216
Lv 8 249
Lv 9 283
Lv 10 316
Lv 11 348
Lv 12 380
Lv 13 411
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 443
Lv 15 475
Lv 16 506
Lv 17 538
Lv 18 570
Lv 19 601
Lv 20 633
Lv 21 665
Lv 22 696
Lv 23 728
Lv 24 760
Lv 25 791
Lv 26 823
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 855
Lv 28 886
Lv 29 918
Lv 30 950
Lv 31 966
Lv 32 981
Lv 33 997
Lv 34 1,013
Lv 35 1,029
Lv 36 1,045
Lv 37 1,061
Lv 38 1,076
Lv 39 1,092
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 1,108
Lv 41 1,122
Lv 42 1,136
Lv 43 1,151
Lv 44 1,165
Lv 45 1,179
Lv 46 1,194
Lv 47 1,208
Lv 48 1,223
Lv 49 1,238
Lv 50 1,253

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0204
Form
Shadow
Height
0.61 m
Weight
7.20 kg
Candy to evolve
50
Family forms
4 released forms
Game ID
V0204_POKEMON_PINECO_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Pineco in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Pineco's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Gyro Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Pineco's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Pineco takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Pineco's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Pineco reaches 1,253 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,108 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 Pineco?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Pineco shows 633 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 791 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 Pineco in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Pineco spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Pineco be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Pineco 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.

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