Shadow Pupitar
Rock/Ground-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 460.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Dig
Same-type attack bonus on Dig. Dig costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Pupitar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 460
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,009 CP
Shadow Pupitar moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dig Best STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Pupitar
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Pupitar knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 42 | 1,526 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 42 | 1,652 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 973 | 1,034 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,211 | 1,286 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 973 | 1,034 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 736 | 782 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 973 | 1,034 |
Is Shadow Pupitar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Pupitar 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 (133 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Sunny and Partly Cloudy 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 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 131 |
| Lv 4 | 184 |
| Lv 5 | 238 |
| Lv 6 | 291 |
| Lv 7 | 344 |
| Lv 8 | 398 |
| Lv 9 | 451 |
| Lv 10 | 504 |
| Lv 11 | 555 |
| Lv 12 | 605 |
| Lv 13 | 656 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 706 |
| Lv 15 | 757 |
| Lv 16 | 807 |
| Lv 17 | 857 |
| Lv 18 | 908 |
| Lv 19 | 958 |
| Lv 20 | 1,009 |
| Lv 21 | 1,059 |
| Lv 22 | 1,110 |
| Lv 23 | 1,160 |
| Lv 24 | 1,211 |
| Lv 25 | 1,261 |
| Lv 26 | 1,312 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,362 |
| Lv 28 | 1,413 |
| Lv 29 | 1,463 |
| Lv 30 | 1,514 |
| Lv 31 | 1,539 |
| Lv 32 | 1,564 |
| Lv 33 | 1,589 |
| Lv 34 | 1,615 |
| Lv 35 | 1,640 |
| Lv 36 | 1,665 |
| Lv 37 | 1,690 |
| Lv 38 | 1,715 |
| Lv 39 | 1,741 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,766 |
| Lv 41 | 1,788 |
| Lv 42 | 1,811 |
| Lv 43 | 1,834 |
| Lv 44 | 1,856 |
| Lv 45 | 1,879 |
| Lv 46 | 1,903 |
| Lv 47 | 1,926 |
| Lv 48 | 1,949 |
| Lv 49 | 1,973 |
| Lv 50 | 1,996 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0247
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.19 m
- Weight
- 152.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0247_POKEMON_PUPITAR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Pupitar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pupitar's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Dig (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Pupitar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pupitar takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Pupitar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pupitar reaches 1,996 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,766 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 Pupitar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Pupitar shows 1,009 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,261 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 Pupitar in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pupitar spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Pupitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Pupitar 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.