Shadow Shelmet
Bug-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 349.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Acid Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Buzz. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Shelmet takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 349
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 476 CP
Shadow Shelmet moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Best | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Infestation STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Shelmet
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Shelmet 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 | 18 | 720 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 780 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 445 | 488 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 554 | 607 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 445 | 488 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 336 | 369 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 445 | 488 |
Is Shadow Shelmet good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Shelmet 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 (140 Defense / 137 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 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 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 62 |
| Lv 4 | 87 |
| Lv 5 | 112 |
| Lv 6 | 137 |
| Lv 7 | 162 |
| Lv 8 | 188 |
| Lv 9 | 213 |
| Lv 10 | 238 |
| Lv 11 | 262 |
| Lv 12 | 286 |
| Lv 13 | 309 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 333 |
| Lv 15 | 357 |
| Lv 16 | 381 |
| Lv 17 | 405 |
| Lv 18 | 428 |
| Lv 19 | 452 |
| Lv 20 | 476 |
| Lv 21 | 500 |
| Lv 22 | 524 |
| Lv 23 | 548 |
| Lv 24 | 571 |
| Lv 25 | 595 |
| Lv 26 | 619 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 643 |
| Lv 28 | 667 |
| Lv 29 | 691 |
| Lv 30 | 714 |
| Lv 31 | 726 |
| Lv 32 | 738 |
| Lv 33 | 750 |
| Lv 34 | 762 |
| Lv 35 | 774 |
| Lv 36 | 786 |
| Lv 37 | 798 |
| Lv 38 | 810 |
| Lv 39 | 822 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 834 |
| Lv 41 | 844 |
| Lv 42 | 855 |
| Lv 43 | 866 |
| Lv 44 | 876 |
| Lv 45 | 887 |
| Lv 46 | 898 |
| Lv 47 | 909 |
| Lv 48 | 920 |
| Lv 49 | 931 |
| Lv 50 | 942 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0616
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 7.70 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0616_POKEMON_SHELMET_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Shelmet in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelmet's best moveset is Acid (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Shelmet's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelmet takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Shelmet's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelmet reaches 942 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 834 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 Shelmet?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Shelmet shows 476 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 595 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 Shelmet in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shelmet spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Shelmet be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Shelmet 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.