Shadow Politoed
Water-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 560.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on Bubble. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Politoed takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,399 CP
Shadow Politoed moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Weather Ball Water STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Earthquake Elite | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Ice Beam Elite | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Weather Ball Water | Water | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Earthquake, Ice Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Politoed
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Politoed 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 | 61 | 2,117 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,292 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,434 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,695 | 1,784 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,434 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,030 | 1,084 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,434 |
Is Shadow Politoed good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Politoed 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 (179 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 7 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 182 |
| Lv 4 | 256 |
| Lv 5 | 330 |
| Lv 6 | 404 |
| Lv 7 | 478 |
| Lv 8 | 552 |
| Lv 9 | 626 |
| Lv 10 | 700 |
| Lv 11 | 770 |
| Lv 12 | 840 |
| Lv 13 | 910 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 980 |
| Lv 15 | 1,049 |
| Lv 16 | 1,119 |
| Lv 17 | 1,189 |
| Lv 18 | 1,259 |
| Lv 19 | 1,329 |
| Lv 20 | 1,399 |
| Lv 21 | 1,469 |
| Lv 22 | 1,539 |
| Lv 23 | 1,609 |
| Lv 24 | 1,679 |
| Lv 25 | 1,749 |
| Lv 26 | 1,819 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,889 |
| Lv 28 | 1,959 |
| Lv 29 | 2,029 |
| Lv 30 | 2,099 |
| Lv 31 | 2,134 |
| Lv 32 | 2,169 |
| Lv 33 | 2,204 |
| Lv 34 | 2,239 |
| Lv 35 | 2,274 |
| Lv 36 | 2,309 |
| Lv 37 | 2,344 |
| Lv 38 | 2,379 |
| Lv 39 | 2,414 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,449 |
| Lv 41 | 2,480 |
| Lv 42 | 2,512 |
| Lv 43 | 2,543 |
| Lv 44 | 2,575 |
| Lv 45 | 2,607 |
| Lv 46 | 2,639 |
| Lv 47 | 2,671 |
| Lv 48 | 2,704 |
| Lv 49 | 2,736 |
| Lv 50 | 2,769 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0186
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 33.90 kg
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0186_POKEMON_POLITOED_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Politoed in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Politoed's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Politoed's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Politoed takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Politoed's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Politoed reaches 2,769 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,449 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 Politoed?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Politoed shows 1,399 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,749 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 Politoed in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Politoed spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Politoed be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Politoed 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.