Shadow Primeape
Fighting-type, Generation 1. #31 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Karate Chop Close Combat 66.83% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Karate Chop is an Elite TM move. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Primeape takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 508
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,307 CP
Shadow Primeape moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Karate Chop Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat Best STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Cross Chop STAB Elite | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Rage Fist Elite | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Karate Chop | Fighting | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Rage Fist | Ghost | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat. In Ultra League it runs Karate Chop and Close Combat.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Cross Chop, Rage Fist are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Primeape places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #35 | A | 64.88% | Karate Chop Close Combat | 0/15/14 |
| Ultra League | #31 | A | 66.83% | Karate Chop Close Combat | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Primeape
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 466 | 550 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 782 | 882 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,215 | 1,340 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,512 | 1,667 |
Is Shadow Primeape good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Primeape does not rank as a raid attacker; its value is PvP, at #31 (Tier A) in Ultra League.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 170 |
| Lv 4 | 239 |
| Lv 5 | 308 |
| Lv 6 | 377 |
| Lv 7 | 446 |
| Lv 8 | 515 |
| Lv 9 | 584 |
| Lv 10 | 653 |
| Lv 11 | 719 |
| Lv 12 | 784 |
| Lv 13 | 850 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 915 |
| Lv 15 | 980 |
| Lv 16 | 1,046 |
| Lv 17 | 1,111 |
| Lv 18 | 1,176 |
| Lv 19 | 1,242 |
| Lv 20 | 1,307 |
| Lv 21 | 1,372 |
| Lv 22 | 1,438 |
| Lv 23 | 1,503 |
| Lv 24 | 1,569 |
| Lv 25 | 1,634 |
| Lv 26 | 1,699 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,765 |
| Lv 28 | 1,830 |
| Lv 29 | 1,896 |
| Lv 30 | 1,961 |
| Lv 31 | 1,994 |
| Lv 32 | 2,026 |
| Lv 33 | 2,059 |
| Lv 34 | 2,092 |
| Lv 35 | 2,124 |
| Lv 36 | 2,157 |
| Lv 37 | 2,190 |
| Lv 38 | 2,222 |
| Lv 39 | 2,255 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,288 |
| Lv 41 | 2,317 |
| Lv 42 | 2,346 |
| Lv 43 | 2,375 |
| Lv 44 | 2,405 |
| Lv 45 | 2,435 |
| Lv 46 | 2,465 |
| Lv 47 | 2,495 |
| Lv 48 | 2,525 |
| Lv 49 | 2,556 |
| Lv 50 | 2,586 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0057
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 32.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0057_POKEMON_PRIMEAPE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Primeape in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Primeape's best moveset is Karate Chop with Close Combat. Karate Chop is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Primeape's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Primeape takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.
What is Shadow Primeape's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Primeape reaches 2,586 CP at level 50 and 2,288 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Primeape: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Primeape good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Primeape ranks #35 in Great League (Tier A, 64.88% simulated win rate) and #31 in Ultra League (Tier A, 66.83% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/15/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Primeape?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Primeape shows 515 CP (level 8), or 850 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,307 CP, or 1,634 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Primeape in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Primeape is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Primeape with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.