Shadow Seedot
Grass-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 268.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Seedot takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 268
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 342 CP
Shadow Seedot moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Quick Attack Best | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Seedot
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Seedot 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 | 12 | 517 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 12 | 560 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 315 | 350 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 391 | 436 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 315 | 350 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 238 | 265 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 315 | 350 |
Is Shadow Seedot good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Seedot 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 (77 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 26 |
| Lv 3 | 44 |
| Lv 4 | 62 |
| Lv 5 | 80 |
| Lv 6 | 98 |
| Lv 7 | 116 |
| Lv 8 | 134 |
| Lv 9 | 153 |
| Lv 10 | 171 |
| Lv 11 | 188 |
| Lv 12 | 205 |
| Lv 13 | 222 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 239 |
| Lv 15 | 256 |
| Lv 16 | 273 |
| Lv 17 | 290 |
| Lv 18 | 307 |
| Lv 19 | 324 |
| Lv 20 | 342 |
| Lv 21 | 359 |
| Lv 22 | 376 |
| Lv 23 | 393 |
| Lv 24 | 410 |
| Lv 25 | 427 |
| Lv 26 | 444 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 461 |
| Lv 28 | 478 |
| Lv 29 | 496 |
| Lv 30 | 513 |
| Lv 31 | 521 |
| Lv 32 | 530 |
| Lv 33 | 538 |
| Lv 34 | 547 |
| Lv 35 | 555 |
| Lv 36 | 564 |
| Lv 37 | 572 |
| Lv 38 | 581 |
| Lv 39 | 590 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 598 |
| Lv 41 | 606 |
| Lv 42 | 613 |
| Lv 43 | 621 |
| Lv 44 | 629 |
| Lv 45 | 637 |
| Lv 46 | 644 |
| Lv 47 | 652 |
| Lv 48 | 660 |
| Lv 49 | 668 |
| Lv 50 | 676 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0273
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 4.00 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0273_POKEMON_SEEDOT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Seedot in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Seedot's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Seedot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Seedot takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Seedot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Seedot reaches 676 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 598 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 Seedot?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Seedot shows 342 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 427 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 Seedot in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Seedot spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Seedot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Seedot 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.