Shadow Rookidee
Flying-type, Generation 8. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 271.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Air Slash. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Rookidee takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 271
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 380 CP
Shadow Rookidee moves
3 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash Best STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback Best | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Rookidee
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Rookidee knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 14 | 576 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 623 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 439 | 485 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 267 | 295 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
Is Shadow Rookidee good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Rookidee 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 (67 Defense / 116 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 29 |
| Lv 3 | 49 |
| Lv 4 | 69 |
| Lv 5 | 89 |
| Lv 6 | 110 |
| Lv 7 | 130 |
| Lv 8 | 150 |
| Lv 9 | 170 |
| Lv 10 | 190 |
| Lv 11 | 209 |
| Lv 12 | 228 |
| Lv 13 | 247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 266 |
| Lv 15 | 285 |
| Lv 16 | 304 |
| Lv 17 | 323 |
| Lv 18 | 342 |
| Lv 19 | 361 |
| Lv 20 | 380 |
| Lv 21 | 400 |
| Lv 22 | 419 |
| Lv 23 | 438 |
| Lv 24 | 457 |
| Lv 25 | 476 |
| Lv 26 | 495 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 514 |
| Lv 28 | 533 |
| Lv 29 | 552 |
| Lv 30 | 571 |
| Lv 31 | 581 |
| Lv 32 | 590 |
| Lv 33 | 600 |
| Lv 34 | 609 |
| Lv 35 | 619 |
| Lv 36 | 628 |
| Lv 37 | 638 |
| Lv 38 | 647 |
| Lv 39 | 657 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 666 |
| Lv 41 | 675 |
| Lv 42 | 683 |
| Lv 43 | 692 |
| Lv 44 | 700 |
| Lv 45 | 709 |
| Lv 46 | 718 |
| Lv 47 | 727 |
| Lv 48 | 735 |
| Lv 49 | 744 |
| Lv 50 | 753 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0821
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.20 m
- Weight
- 1.80 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0821_POKEMON_ROOKIDEE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Rookidee in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rookidee's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Rookidee's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rookidee takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Rookidee's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rookidee reaches 753 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 666 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 Rookidee?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Rookidee shows 380 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 476 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 Rookidee in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rookidee spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Rookidee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Rookidee 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.