Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Waterfall Hydro Cannon 14.8 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Samurott takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 585
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,614 CP
Shadow Samurott moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Waterfall Best STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Liquidation STAB | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Megahorn | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Razor Shell STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Waterfall | Water | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Samurott runs Waterfall with Hydro Cannon — 14.8 DPS and 335 TDO as a Water-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Samurott places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #29 | C | 14.8 | 335 | Waterfall Hydro Cannon |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Samurott
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Samurott 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 | 71 | 2,442 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,644 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,577 | 1,655 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,962 | 2,059 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,577 | 1,655 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,193 | 1,251 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,577 | 1,655 |
Is Shadow Samurott good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #29 as a Water-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Samurott is a favourite.
- Bulk-leaning spread (157 Defense / 216 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 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 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 125 |
| Lv 3 | 210 |
| Lv 4 | 295 |
| Lv 5 | 381 |
| Lv 6 | 466 |
| Lv 7 | 551 |
| Lv 8 | 637 |
| Lv 9 | 722 |
| Lv 10 | 807 |
| Lv 11 | 888 |
| Lv 12 | 969 |
| Lv 13 | 1,049 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,130 |
| Lv 15 | 1,211 |
| Lv 16 | 1,291 |
| Lv 17 | 1,372 |
| Lv 18 | 1,453 |
| Lv 19 | 1,534 |
| Lv 20 | 1,614 |
| Lv 21 | 1,695 |
| Lv 22 | 1,776 |
| Lv 23 | 1,857 |
| Lv 24 | 1,937 |
| Lv 25 | 2,018 |
| Lv 26 | 2,099 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,180 |
| Lv 28 | 2,260 |
| Lv 29 | 2,341 |
| Lv 30 | 2,422 |
| Lv 31 | 2,462 |
| Lv 32 | 2,503 |
| Lv 33 | 2,543 |
| Lv 34 | 2,583 |
| Lv 35 | 2,624 |
| Lv 36 | 2,664 |
| Lv 37 | 2,704 |
| Lv 38 | 2,745 |
| Lv 39 | 2,785 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,826 |
| Lv 41 | 2,861 |
| Lv 42 | 2,898 |
| Lv 43 | 2,934 |
| Lv 44 | 2,970 |
| Lv 45 | 3,007 |
| Lv 46 | 3,044 |
| Lv 47 | 3,081 |
| Lv 48 | 3,119 |
| Lv 49 | 3,157 |
| Lv 50 | 3,194 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0503
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 94.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0503_POKEMON_SAMUROTT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Samurott in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Samurott's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged), worth 14.8 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Samurott's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Samurott takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Samurott's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Samurott reaches 3,194 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,826 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 Samurott?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Samurott shows 1,614 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,018 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 Samurott in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Samurott spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Samurott be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Samurott 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.