Shadow Shiinotic
Grass/Fairy-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 477.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Astonish Sludge Bomb
Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Shiinotic takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 477
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,063 CP
Shadow Shiinotic moves
1 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish Best | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast STAB | Fairy | 130 | 100 | 4.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
| Sludge Bomb Best | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | Fairy | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | Buff / debuff |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Astonish (7 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Shiinotic
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Shiinotic 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 | 45 | 1,609 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 45 | 1,742 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,028 | 1,090 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,278 | 1,356 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,028 | 1,090 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 777 | 824 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,028 | 1,090 |
Is Shadow Shiinotic good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Shiinotic 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 (168 Defense / 155 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 and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 82 |
| Lv 3 | 138 |
| Lv 4 | 194 |
| Lv 5 | 251 |
| Lv 6 | 307 |
| Lv 7 | 363 |
| Lv 8 | 419 |
| Lv 9 | 475 |
| Lv 10 | 532 |
| Lv 11 | 585 |
| Lv 12 | 638 |
| Lv 13 | 691 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 744 |
| Lv 15 | 797 |
| Lv 16 | 851 |
| Lv 17 | 904 |
| Lv 18 | 957 |
| Lv 19 | 1,010 |
| Lv 20 | 1,063 |
| Lv 21 | 1,117 |
| Lv 22 | 1,170 |
| Lv 23 | 1,223 |
| Lv 24 | 1,276 |
| Lv 25 | 1,329 |
| Lv 26 | 1,383 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,436 |
| Lv 28 | 1,489 |
| Lv 29 | 1,542 |
| Lv 30 | 1,595 |
| Lv 31 | 1,622 |
| Lv 32 | 1,649 |
| Lv 33 | 1,675 |
| Lv 34 | 1,702 |
| Lv 35 | 1,728 |
| Lv 36 | 1,755 |
| Lv 37 | 1,781 |
| Lv 38 | 1,808 |
| Lv 39 | 1,835 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,861 |
| Lv 41 | 1,885 |
| Lv 42 | 1,909 |
| Lv 43 | 1,933 |
| Lv 44 | 1,957 |
| Lv 45 | 1,981 |
| Lv 46 | 2,005 |
| Lv 47 | 2,030 |
| Lv 48 | 2,054 |
| Lv 49 | 2,079 |
| Lv 50 | 2,104 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0756
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 11.50 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0756_POKEMON_SHIINOTIC_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Shiinotic in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shiinotic's best moveset is Astonish (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Shiinotic's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shiinotic takes super effective damage from Poison, Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Poison (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Dragon, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Shiinotic's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shiinotic reaches 2,104 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,861 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 Shiinotic?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Shiinotic shows 1,063 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,329 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 Shiinotic in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shiinotic spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Shiinotic be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Shiinotic 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.