Shadow Poliwag
Water-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 303.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Body Slam
Same-type attack bonus on Bubble. Body Slam costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Poliwag takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 303
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 473 CP
Shadow Poliwag moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam Best | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Poliwag
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Poliwag 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 | 18 | 716 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 775 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 444 | 485 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 552 | 604 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 444 | 485 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 335 | 367 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 444 | 485 |
Is Shadow Poliwag good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Poliwag 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 (82 Defense / 120 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 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 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 61 |
| Lv 4 | 86 |
| Lv 5 | 111 |
| Lv 6 | 136 |
| Lv 7 | 161 |
| Lv 8 | 186 |
| Lv 9 | 211 |
| Lv 10 | 236 |
| Lv 11 | 260 |
| Lv 12 | 284 |
| Lv 13 | 307 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 331 |
| Lv 15 | 355 |
| Lv 16 | 379 |
| Lv 17 | 402 |
| Lv 18 | 426 |
| Lv 19 | 450 |
| Lv 20 | 473 |
| Lv 21 | 497 |
| Lv 22 | 521 |
| Lv 23 | 544 |
| Lv 24 | 568 |
| Lv 25 | 592 |
| Lv 26 | 615 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 639 |
| Lv 28 | 663 |
| Lv 29 | 686 |
| Lv 30 | 710 |
| Lv 31 | 722 |
| Lv 32 | 734 |
| Lv 33 | 746 |
| Lv 34 | 758 |
| Lv 35 | 769 |
| Lv 36 | 781 |
| Lv 37 | 793 |
| Lv 38 | 805 |
| Lv 39 | 817 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 829 |
| Lv 41 | 839 |
| Lv 42 | 850 |
| Lv 43 | 860 |
| Lv 44 | 871 |
| Lv 45 | 882 |
| Lv 46 | 893 |
| Lv 47 | 904 |
| Lv 48 | 915 |
| Lv 49 | 926 |
| Lv 50 | 937 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0060
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 12.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0060_POKEMON_POLIWAG_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Poliwag in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwag's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Body Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Poliwag's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwag takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Poliwag's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwag reaches 937 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 829 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 Poliwag?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Poliwag shows 473 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 592 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 Poliwag in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Poliwag spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Poliwag be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Poliwag 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.