Shadow Quilava Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,868, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Quilava good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,868 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Quilava in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Quilava's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava is a Fire-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Quilava, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Quilava resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Quilava's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava's maximum CP is 1,868 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,653 at level 40. Its base stats are 158 Attack, 126 Defense, and 151 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 435. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Quilava?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Quilava has 944 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1180 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,868 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Quilava showing 944 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Quilava in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Quilava from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Quilava as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Quilava be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Quilava availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Ember Flamethrower

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Quilava takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 158

Defense 126

Stamina 151

Stat total: 435
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 944 CP

Shadow Quilava moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember Best STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Tackle	Normal	5	5	0.5s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dig	Ground	100	50	4.5s	22.2	2.00
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Flamethrower Best STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Tackle	Normal	3	3	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dig	Ground	70	50	1.40	—
Flame Charge	Fire	65	50	1.30	Buff / debuff
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Cyndaquil 25 Candy

Quilava 100 Candy

Typhlosion

Family

Cyndaquil

Quilava

Typhlosion

Typhlosion (Hisuian) Hisuian

Shadow forms Shadow Cyndaquil Shadow Quilava Shadow Typhlosion

How to get Shadow Quilava

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Quilava 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	39	1,428
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	39	1,546
Raid Catch	Lv 20	909	968
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,131	1,204
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	909	968
Research Encounter	Lv 15	687	732
GO Battle League	Lv 20	909	968

Is Shadow Quilava good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Quilava 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.

Attack is its highest stat (158), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
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 Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	23
Lv 2	73
Lv 3	123
Lv 4	173
Lv 5	222
Lv 6	272
Lv 7	322
Lv 8	372
Lv 9	422
Lv 10	472
Lv 11	519
Lv 12	566
Lv 13	614

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	661
Lv 15	708
Lv 16	755
Lv 17	802
Lv 18	850
Lv 19	897
Lv 20	944
Lv 21	991
Lv 22	1,039
Lv 23	1,086
Lv 24	1,133
Lv 25	1,180
Lv 26	1,228

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,275
Lv 28	1,322
Lv 29	1,369
Lv 30	1,417
Lv 31	1,440
Lv 32	1,464
Lv 33	1,487
Lv 34	1,511
Lv 35	1,535
Lv 36	1,558
Lv 37	1,582
Lv 38	1,605
Lv 39	1,629

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,653
Lv 41	1,674
Lv 42	1,695
Lv 43	1,716
Lv 44	1,737
Lv 45	1,759
Lv 46	1,780
Lv 47	1,802
Lv 48	1,824
Lv 49	1,846
Lv 50	1,868

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0156
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.89 m
Weight: 19.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 100
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0156_POKEMON_QUILAVA_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Quilava in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Quilava's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Quilava's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava reaches 1,868 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,653 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 Quilava?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Quilava shows 944 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,180 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 Quilava in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Quilava spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Quilava be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Quilava 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.

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