Shadow Sharpedo
Water/Dark-type, Generation 3. Ranked #15 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Waterfall Hydro Pump 16.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Sharpedo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 498
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,246 CP
Shadow Sharpedo moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Sharpedo runs Waterfall with Hydro Pump — 16.1 DPS and 289 TDO as a Water-type attacker. It also covers the Dark slot with Bite and Crunch.
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Sharpedo places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #15 | B | 16.1 | 289 | Waterfall Hydro Pump |
| Dark | #22 | C | 14.8 | 266 | Bite Crunch |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Sharpedo
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Sharpedo 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 | 53 | 1,885 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 53 | 2,041 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,204 | 1,277 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,497 | 1,589 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,204 | 1,277 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 910 | 966 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,204 | 1,277 |
Is Shadow Sharpedo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #15 makes Shadow Sharpedo a useful Water-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Water bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (243), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 Fog 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 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 96 |
| Lv 3 | 162 |
| Lv 4 | 228 |
| Lv 5 | 294 |
| Lv 6 | 360 |
| Lv 7 | 425 |
| Lv 8 | 491 |
| Lv 9 | 557 |
| Lv 10 | 623 |
| Lv 11 | 685 |
| Lv 12 | 748 |
| Lv 13 | 810 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 872 |
| Lv 15 | 934 |
| Lv 16 | 997 |
| Lv 17 | 1,059 |
| Lv 18 | 1,121 |
| Lv 19 | 1,184 |
| Lv 20 | 1,246 |
| Lv 21 | 1,308 |
| Lv 22 | 1,371 |
| Lv 23 | 1,433 |
| Lv 24 | 1,495 |
| Lv 25 | 1,558 |
| Lv 26 | 1,620 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,682 |
| Lv 28 | 1,745 |
| Lv 29 | 1,807 |
| Lv 30 | 1,869 |
| Lv 31 | 1,901 |
| Lv 32 | 1,932 |
| Lv 33 | 1,963 |
| Lv 34 | 1,994 |
| Lv 35 | 2,025 |
| Lv 36 | 2,056 |
| Lv 37 | 2,087 |
| Lv 38 | 2,119 |
| Lv 39 | 2,150 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,181 |
| Lv 41 | 2,209 |
| Lv 42 | 2,236 |
| Lv 43 | 2,265 |
| Lv 44 | 2,293 |
| Lv 45 | 2,321 |
| Lv 46 | 2,350 |
| Lv 47 | 2,378 |
| Lv 48 | 2,407 |
| Lv 49 | 2,436 |
| Lv 50 | 2,466 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0319
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 88.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0319_POKEMON_SHARPEDO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Sharpedo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sharpedo's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged), worth 16.1 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Sharpedo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sharpedo takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Sharpedo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sharpedo reaches 2,466 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,181 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 Sharpedo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Sharpedo shows 1,246 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,558 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 Sharpedo in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sharpedo spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Sharpedo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Sharpedo 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.