Shadow Purugly
Normal-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 479.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on Scratch. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Purugly takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 479
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,116 CP
Shadow Purugly moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch Best STAB | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Thunder Best | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Scratch builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Purugly
- 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 | 393 | 469 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 662 | 753 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,029 | 1,144 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,281 | 1,423 |
Is Shadow Purugly good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Purugly has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 86 |
| Lv 3 | 145 |
| Lv 4 | 204 |
| Lv 5 | 263 |
| Lv 6 | 322 |
| Lv 7 | 381 |
| Lv 8 | 440 |
| Lv 9 | 499 |
| Lv 10 | 558 |
| Lv 11 | 614 |
| Lv 12 | 669 |
| Lv 13 | 725 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 781 |
| Lv 15 | 837 |
| Lv 16 | 893 |
| Lv 17 | 948 |
| Lv 18 | 1,004 |
| Lv 19 | 1,060 |
| Lv 20 | 1,116 |
| Lv 21 | 1,172 |
| Lv 22 | 1,227 |
| Lv 23 | 1,283 |
| Lv 24 | 1,339 |
| Lv 25 | 1,395 |
| Lv 26 | 1,451 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,506 |
| Lv 28 | 1,562 |
| Lv 29 | 1,618 |
| Lv 30 | 1,674 |
| Lv 31 | 1,702 |
| Lv 32 | 1,730 |
| Lv 33 | 1,758 |
| Lv 34 | 1,786 |
| Lv 35 | 1,813 |
| Lv 36 | 1,841 |
| Lv 37 | 1,869 |
| Lv 38 | 1,897 |
| Lv 39 | 1,925 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,953 |
| Lv 41 | 1,978 |
| Lv 42 | 2,003 |
| Lv 43 | 2,028 |
| Lv 44 | 2,053 |
| Lv 45 | 2,078 |
| Lv 46 | 2,104 |
| Lv 47 | 2,130 |
| Lv 48 | 2,156 |
| Lv 49 | 2,182 |
| Lv 50 | 2,208 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0432
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 43.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0432_POKEMON_PURUGLY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Purugly in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Purugly's best moveset is Scratch with Thunder. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
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 Purugly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Purugly takes super effective damage from Fighting. Ghost damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Purugly's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Purugly reaches 2,208 CP at level 50 and 1,953 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Purugly: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Purugly?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Purugly shows 440 CP (level 8), or 725 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,116 CP, or 1,395 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Purugly in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Purugly 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 Purugly with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.