Shadow Skiploom
Grass/Flying-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 357.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Skiploom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 357
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 557 CP
Shadow Skiploom moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| 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 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Skiploom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Skiploom 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 | 21 | 843 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 913 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 526 | 571 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 654 | 711 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 526 | 571 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 397 | 432 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 526 | 571 |
Is Shadow Skiploom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Skiploom 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 (120 Defense / 146 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 Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 72 |
| Lv 4 | 102 |
| Lv 5 | 131 |
| Lv 6 | 161 |
| Lv 7 | 190 |
| Lv 8 | 220 |
| Lv 9 | 249 |
| Lv 10 | 278 |
| Lv 11 | 306 |
| Lv 12 | 334 |
| Lv 13 | 362 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 390 |
| Lv 15 | 418 |
| Lv 16 | 446 |
| Lv 17 | 474 |
| Lv 18 | 501 |
| Lv 19 | 529 |
| Lv 20 | 557 |
| Lv 21 | 585 |
| Lv 22 | 613 |
| Lv 23 | 641 |
| Lv 24 | 669 |
| Lv 25 | 697 |
| Lv 26 | 725 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 752 |
| Lv 28 | 780 |
| Lv 29 | 808 |
| Lv 30 | 836 |
| Lv 31 | 850 |
| Lv 32 | 864 |
| Lv 33 | 878 |
| Lv 34 | 892 |
| Lv 35 | 906 |
| Lv 36 | 920 |
| Lv 37 | 934 |
| Lv 38 | 948 |
| Lv 39 | 962 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 976 |
| Lv 41 | 988 |
| Lv 42 | 1,000 |
| Lv 43 | 1,013 |
| Lv 44 | 1,026 |
| Lv 45 | 1,038 |
| Lv 46 | 1,051 |
| Lv 47 | 1,064 |
| Lv 48 | 1,077 |
| Lv 49 | 1,090 |
| Lv 50 | 1,103 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0188
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 1.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0188_POKEMON_SKIPLOOM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Skiploom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skiploom's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Skiploom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skiploom takes super effective damage from Ice, Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Grass, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Skiploom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skiploom reaches 1,103 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 976 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 Skiploom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Skiploom shows 557 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 697 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 Skiploom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skiploom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Skiploom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Skiploom 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.