Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Cross Chop
Cross Chop costs 50 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Psyduck takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 354
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 632 CP
Shadow Psyduck moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Cross Chop Best | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Psyduck
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Psyduck 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 | 25 | 956 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,035 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 599 | 648 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 746 | 806 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 599 | 648 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 453 | 490 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 599 | 648 |
Is Shadow Psyduck good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Psyduck 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 (95 Defense / 137 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 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 49 |
| Lv 3 | 82 |
| Lv 4 | 115 |
| Lv 5 | 149 |
| Lv 6 | 182 |
| Lv 7 | 216 |
| Lv 8 | 249 |
| Lv 9 | 282 |
| Lv 10 | 316 |
| Lv 11 | 347 |
| Lv 12 | 379 |
| Lv 13 | 411 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 442 |
| Lv 15 | 474 |
| Lv 16 | 505 |
| Lv 17 | 537 |
| Lv 18 | 569 |
| Lv 19 | 600 |
| Lv 20 | 632 |
| Lv 21 | 663 |
| Lv 22 | 695 |
| Lv 23 | 727 |
| Lv 24 | 758 |
| Lv 25 | 790 |
| Lv 26 | 821 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 853 |
| Lv 28 | 885 |
| Lv 29 | 916 |
| Lv 30 | 948 |
| Lv 31 | 964 |
| Lv 32 | 980 |
| Lv 33 | 995 |
| Lv 34 | 1,011 |
| Lv 35 | 1,027 |
| Lv 36 | 1,043 |
| Lv 37 | 1,059 |
| Lv 38 | 1,074 |
| Lv 39 | 1,090 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,106 |
| Lv 41 | 1,120 |
| Lv 42 | 1,134 |
| Lv 43 | 1,148 |
| Lv 44 | 1,163 |
| Lv 45 | 1,177 |
| Lv 46 | 1,192 |
| Lv 47 | 1,206 |
| Lv 48 | 1,221 |
| Lv 49 | 1,236 |
| Lv 50 | 1,250 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0054
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 19.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0054_POKEMON_PSYDUCK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Psyduck in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Psyduck's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Cross Chop (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Psyduck's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Psyduck takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Psyduck's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Psyduck reaches 1,250 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,106 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 Psyduck?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Psyduck shows 632 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 790 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 Psyduck in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Psyduck spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Psyduck be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Psyduck 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.