Shadow Scolipede
Bug/Poison-type, Generation 5. Ranked #24 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb 14.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Scolipede takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 533
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,398 CP
Shadow Scolipede moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Megahorn STAB | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Scolipede runs Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb — 14.4 DPS and 233 TDO as a Poison-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Bug Bite and Megahorn.
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Scolipede places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #24 | C | 14.4 | 233 | Poison Jab Sludge Bomb |
| Bug | #29 | C | 13.7 | 223 | Bug Bite Megahorn |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Scolipede
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Scolipede 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 | 61 | 2,115 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,289 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,361 | 1,433 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,693 | 1,782 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,361 | 1,433 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,029 | 1,083 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,361 | 1,433 |
Is Shadow Scolipede good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #24 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Scolipede is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (203), 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 182 |
| Lv 4 | 256 |
| Lv 5 | 330 |
| Lv 6 | 403 |
| Lv 7 | 477 |
| Lv 8 | 551 |
| Lv 9 | 625 |
| Lv 10 | 699 |
| Lv 11 | 769 |
| Lv 12 | 839 |
| Lv 13 | 909 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 978 |
| Lv 15 | 1,048 |
| Lv 16 | 1,118 |
| Lv 17 | 1,188 |
| Lv 18 | 1,258 |
| Lv 19 | 1,328 |
| Lv 20 | 1,398 |
| Lv 21 | 1,468 |
| Lv 22 | 1,538 |
| Lv 23 | 1,608 |
| Lv 24 | 1,677 |
| Lv 25 | 1,747 |
| Lv 26 | 1,817 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,887 |
| Lv 28 | 1,957 |
| Lv 29 | 2,027 |
| Lv 30 | 2,097 |
| Lv 31 | 2,132 |
| Lv 32 | 2,167 |
| Lv 33 | 2,202 |
| Lv 34 | 2,237 |
| Lv 35 | 2,272 |
| Lv 36 | 2,307 |
| Lv 37 | 2,342 |
| Lv 38 | 2,377 |
| Lv 39 | 2,412 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,447 |
| Lv 41 | 2,478 |
| Lv 42 | 2,509 |
| Lv 43 | 2,540 |
| Lv 44 | 2,572 |
| Lv 45 | 2,604 |
| Lv 46 | 2,636 |
| Lv 47 | 2,668 |
| Lv 48 | 2,701 |
| Lv 49 | 2,733 |
| Lv 50 | 2,766 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0545
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.50 m
- Weight
- 200.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0545_POKEMON_SCOLIPEDE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Scolipede in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scolipede's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 14.4 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Scolipede's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scolipede takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Scolipede's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scolipede reaches 2,766 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,447 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 Scolipede?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Scolipede shows 1,398 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,747 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 Scolipede in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scolipede spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Scolipede be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Scolipede 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.