Shadow Skorupi
Poison/Bug-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 364.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Infestation Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Skorupi takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 364
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 576 CP
Shadow Skorupi moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation Best STAB | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Cross Poison STAB | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Infestation (9 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Skorupi
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Skorupi knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 872 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 944 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 678 | 735 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 412 | 447 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
Is Shadow Skorupi good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Skorupi 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 (151 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Cloudy 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 75 |
| Lv 4 | 105 |
| Lv 5 | 136 |
| Lv 6 | 166 |
| Lv 7 | 197 |
| Lv 8 | 227 |
| Lv 9 | 258 |
| Lv 10 | 288 |
| Lv 11 | 317 |
| Lv 12 | 346 |
| Lv 13 | 375 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 403 |
| Lv 15 | 432 |
| Lv 16 | 461 |
| Lv 17 | 490 |
| Lv 18 | 519 |
| Lv 19 | 548 |
| Lv 20 | 576 |
| Lv 21 | 605 |
| Lv 22 | 634 |
| Lv 23 | 663 |
| Lv 24 | 692 |
| Lv 25 | 721 |
| Lv 26 | 750 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 779 |
| Lv 28 | 807 |
| Lv 29 | 836 |
| Lv 30 | 865 |
| Lv 31 | 880 |
| Lv 32 | 894 |
| Lv 33 | 908 |
| Lv 34 | 923 |
| Lv 35 | 937 |
| Lv 36 | 952 |
| Lv 37 | 966 |
| Lv 38 | 980 |
| Lv 39 | 995 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,009 |
| Lv 41 | 1,022 |
| Lv 42 | 1,035 |
| Lv 43 | 1,048 |
| Lv 44 | 1,061 |
| Lv 45 | 1,074 |
| Lv 46 | 1,087 |
| Lv 47 | 1,101 |
| Lv 48 | 1,114 |
| Lv 49 | 1,128 |
| Lv 50 | 1,141 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0451
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 12.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0451_POKEMON_SKORUPI_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Skorupi in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skorupi's best moveset is Infestation (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Skorupi's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skorupi takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Skorupi's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skorupi reaches 1,141 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,009 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 Skorupi?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Skorupi shows 576 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 721 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 Skorupi in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skorupi spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Skorupi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Skorupi 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.