Shadow Piplup
Water-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 356.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Pound Drill Peck
Drill Peck costs 33 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Piplup takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 356
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 614 CP
Shadow Piplup moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Drill Peck Best | Flying | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Drill Peck | Flying | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Pound (12 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Piplup
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Piplup 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 | 24 | 929 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 1,005 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 582 | 629 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 724 | 783 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 582 | 629 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 440 | 476 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 582 | 629 |
Is Shadow Piplup good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Piplup 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 (102 Defense / 142 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 Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 47 |
| Lv 3 | 80 |
| Lv 4 | 112 |
| Lv 5 | 145 |
| Lv 6 | 177 |
| Lv 7 | 209 |
| Lv 8 | 242 |
| Lv 9 | 274 |
| Lv 10 | 307 |
| Lv 11 | 337 |
| Lv 12 | 368 |
| Lv 13 | 399 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 430 |
| Lv 15 | 460 |
| Lv 16 | 491 |
| Lv 17 | 522 |
| Lv 18 | 552 |
| Lv 19 | 583 |
| Lv 20 | 614 |
| Lv 21 | 645 |
| Lv 22 | 675 |
| Lv 23 | 706 |
| Lv 24 | 737 |
| Lv 25 | 767 |
| Lv 26 | 798 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 829 |
| Lv 28 | 860 |
| Lv 29 | 890 |
| Lv 30 | 921 |
| Lv 31 | 936 |
| Lv 32 | 952 |
| Lv 33 | 967 |
| Lv 34 | 982 |
| Lv 35 | 998 |
| Lv 36 | 1,013 |
| Lv 37 | 1,028 |
| Lv 38 | 1,044 |
| Lv 39 | 1,059 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,075 |
| Lv 41 | 1,088 |
| Lv 42 | 1,102 |
| Lv 43 | 1,116 |
| Lv 44 | 1,130 |
| Lv 45 | 1,144 |
| Lv 46 | 1,158 |
| Lv 47 | 1,172 |
| Lv 48 | 1,186 |
| Lv 49 | 1,200 |
| Lv 50 | 1,215 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0393
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 5.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0393_POKEMON_PIPLUP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Piplup in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Piplup's best moveset is Pound (fast) with Drill Peck (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Piplup's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Piplup takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Piplup's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Piplup reaches 1,215 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,075 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 Piplup?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Piplup shows 614 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 767 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 Piplup in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Piplup spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Piplup be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Piplup 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.