Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Frenzy Plant
Same-type attack bonus on Frenzy Plant. Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move. Frenzy Plant costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Serperior takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 546
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,301 CP
Shadow Serperior moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Grass Knot STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Leaf Tornado STAB | Grass | 45 | 33 | 3.0s | 15 | 1.36 |
| Frenzy Plant Best STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Leaf Tornado | Grass | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Vine Whip builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Serperior
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Serperior 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 | 56 | 1,968 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,131 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,264 | 1,333 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,573 | 1,659 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,264 | 1,333 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 956 | 1,008 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,264 | 1,333 |
Is Shadow Serperior good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Serperior 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 (204 Defense / 181 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 4 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 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 100 |
| Lv 3 | 169 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 307 |
| Lv 6 | 375 |
| Lv 7 | 444 |
| Lv 8 | 513 |
| Lv 9 | 582 |
| Lv 10 | 650 |
| Lv 11 | 715 |
| Lv 12 | 780 |
| Lv 13 | 846 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 911 |
| Lv 15 | 976 |
| Lv 16 | 1,041 |
| Lv 17 | 1,106 |
| Lv 18 | 1,171 |
| Lv 19 | 1,236 |
| Lv 20 | 1,301 |
| Lv 21 | 1,366 |
| Lv 22 | 1,431 |
| Lv 23 | 1,496 |
| Lv 24 | 1,561 |
| Lv 25 | 1,626 |
| Lv 26 | 1,691 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,756 |
| Lv 28 | 1,822 |
| Lv 29 | 1,887 |
| Lv 30 | 1,952 |
| Lv 31 | 1,984 |
| Lv 32 | 2,017 |
| Lv 33 | 2,049 |
| Lv 34 | 2,082 |
| Lv 35 | 2,114 |
| Lv 36 | 2,147 |
| Lv 37 | 2,179 |
| Lv 38 | 2,212 |
| Lv 39 | 2,244 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,277 |
| Lv 41 | 2,306 |
| Lv 42 | 2,335 |
| Lv 43 | 2,364 |
| Lv 44 | 2,394 |
| Lv 45 | 2,423 |
| Lv 46 | 2,453 |
| Lv 47 | 2,483 |
| Lv 48 | 2,513 |
| Lv 49 | 2,544 |
| Lv 50 | 2,574 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0497
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 3.30 m
- Weight
- 63.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0497_POKEMON_SERPERIOR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Serperior in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Serperior's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Serperior's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Serperior 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 Serperior's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Serperior reaches 2,574 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,277 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 Serperior?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Serperior shows 1,301 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,626 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 Serperior in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Serperior spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Serperior be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Serperior 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.