Shadow Prinplup
Water-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 451.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on Hydro Pump. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Prinplup takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 451
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 972 CP
Shadow Prinplup moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Metal Claw Best | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Prinplup
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Prinplup 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 | 41 | 1,470 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,592 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 936 | 996 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,165 | 1,239 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 936 | 996 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 708 | 753 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 936 | 996 |
Is Shadow Prinplup good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Prinplup 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 (139 Defense / 162 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 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 75 |
| Lv 3 | 126 |
| Lv 4 | 178 |
| Lv 5 | 229 |
| Lv 6 | 280 |
| Lv 7 | 332 |
| Lv 8 | 383 |
| Lv 9 | 434 |
| Lv 10 | 486 |
| Lv 11 | 534 |
| Lv 12 | 583 |
| Lv 13 | 632 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 680 |
| Lv 15 | 729 |
| Lv 16 | 777 |
| Lv 17 | 826 |
| Lv 18 | 875 |
| Lv 19 | 923 |
| Lv 20 | 972 |
| Lv 21 | 1,020 |
| Lv 22 | 1,069 |
| Lv 23 | 1,118 |
| Lv 24 | 1,166 |
| Lv 25 | 1,215 |
| Lv 26 | 1,263 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,312 |
| Lv 28 | 1,361 |
| Lv 29 | 1,409 |
| Lv 30 | 1,458 |
| Lv 31 | 1,482 |
| Lv 32 | 1,507 |
| Lv 33 | 1,531 |
| Lv 34 | 1,555 |
| Lv 35 | 1,579 |
| Lv 36 | 1,604 |
| Lv 37 | 1,628 |
| Lv 38 | 1,652 |
| Lv 39 | 1,677 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,701 |
| Lv 41 | 1,723 |
| Lv 42 | 1,744 |
| Lv 43 | 1,766 |
| Lv 44 | 1,788 |
| Lv 45 | 1,810 |
| Lv 46 | 1,833 |
| Lv 47 | 1,855 |
| Lv 48 | 1,878 |
| Lv 49 | 1,900 |
| Lv 50 | 1,923 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0394
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 23.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0394_POKEMON_PRINPLUP_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Prinplup in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Prinplup's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Prinplup's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Prinplup takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Prinplup's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Prinplup reaches 1,923 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,701 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 Prinplup?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Prinplup shows 972 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,215 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 Prinplup in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Prinplup spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Prinplup be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Prinplup 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.