Shadow Sawk
Fighting-type, Generation 5. Ranked #21 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Poison Jab Focus Blast 14.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Focus Blast. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Sawk takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 565
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,593 CP
Shadow Sawk moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Poison Jab Best | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Focus Blast Best STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Sawk runs Poison Jab with Focus Blast — 14.5 DPS and 276 TDO as a Poison-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Sawk places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #21 | C | 14.5 | 276 | Poison Jab Focus Blast |
Evolution
Shadow Sawk does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Sawk
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Sawk knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 70 | 2,409 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 70 | 2,608 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,555 | 1,632 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,935 | 2,031 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,555 | 1,632 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,176 | 1,234 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,555 | 1,632 |
Is Shadow Sawk good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #21 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Sawk is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (231), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 123 |
| Lv 3 | 207 |
| Lv 4 | 291 |
| Lv 5 | 376 |
| Lv 6 | 460 |
| Lv 7 | 544 |
| Lv 8 | 628 |
| Lv 9 | 712 |
| Lv 10 | 796 |
| Lv 11 | 876 |
| Lv 12 | 956 |
| Lv 13 | 1,035 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,115 |
| Lv 15 | 1,194 |
| Lv 16 | 1,274 |
| Lv 17 | 1,354 |
| Lv 18 | 1,433 |
| Lv 19 | 1,513 |
| Lv 20 | 1,593 |
| Lv 21 | 1,672 |
| Lv 22 | 1,752 |
| Lv 23 | 1,832 |
| Lv 24 | 1,911 |
| Lv 25 | 1,991 |
| Lv 26 | 2,071 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,150 |
| Lv 28 | 2,230 |
| Lv 29 | 2,310 |
| Lv 30 | 2,389 |
| Lv 31 | 2,429 |
| Lv 32 | 2,469 |
| Lv 33 | 2,509 |
| Lv 34 | 2,549 |
| Lv 35 | 2,588 |
| Lv 36 | 2,628 |
| Lv 37 | 2,668 |
| Lv 38 | 2,708 |
| Lv 39 | 2,748 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,788 |
| Lv 41 | 2,823 |
| Lv 42 | 2,859 |
| Lv 43 | 2,894 |
| Lv 44 | 2,930 |
| Lv 45 | 2,967 |
| Lv 46 | 3,003 |
| Lv 47 | 3,040 |
| Lv 48 | 3,077 |
| Lv 49 | 3,114 |
| Lv 50 | 3,152 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0539
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 51.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0539_POKEMON_SAWK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Sawk in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sawk's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Focus Blast (charged), worth 14.5 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Sawk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sawk takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Sawk's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sawk reaches 3,152 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,788 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 Sawk?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Sawk shows 1,593 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,991 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 Sawk in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sawk spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Sawk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Sawk 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.