Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Skuntank takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 546
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,347 CP
Shadow Skuntank moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Jab builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Skuntank
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Skuntank 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 | 58 | 2,038 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,207 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,381 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,629 | 1,718 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,381 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 990 | 1,044 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,381 |
Is Shadow Skuntank good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Skuntank 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 (132 Defense / 230 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog 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 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 104 |
| Lv 3 | 175 |
| Lv 4 | 246 |
| Lv 5 | 318 |
| Lv 6 | 389 |
| Lv 7 | 460 |
| Lv 8 | 531 |
| Lv 9 | 602 |
| Lv 10 | 674 |
| Lv 11 | 741 |
| Lv 12 | 808 |
| Lv 13 | 876 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 943 |
| Lv 15 | 1,010 |
| Lv 16 | 1,078 |
| Lv 17 | 1,145 |
| Lv 18 | 1,213 |
| Lv 19 | 1,280 |
| Lv 20 | 1,347 |
| Lv 21 | 1,415 |
| Lv 22 | 1,482 |
| Lv 23 | 1,550 |
| Lv 24 | 1,617 |
| Lv 25 | 1,684 |
| Lv 26 | 1,752 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,819 |
| Lv 28 | 1,887 |
| Lv 29 | 1,954 |
| Lv 30 | 2,021 |
| Lv 31 | 2,055 |
| Lv 32 | 2,089 |
| Lv 33 | 2,122 |
| Lv 34 | 2,156 |
| Lv 35 | 2,190 |
| Lv 36 | 2,224 |
| Lv 37 | 2,257 |
| Lv 38 | 2,291 |
| Lv 39 | 2,325 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,358 |
| Lv 41 | 2,388 |
| Lv 42 | 2,418 |
| Lv 43 | 2,449 |
| Lv 44 | 2,479 |
| Lv 45 | 2,510 |
| Lv 46 | 2,541 |
| Lv 47 | 2,572 |
| Lv 48 | 2,603 |
| Lv 49 | 2,634 |
| Lv 50 | 2,666 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0435
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 38.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0435_POKEMON_SKUNTANK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Skuntank in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skuntank's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Skuntank's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skuntank takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Skuntank's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skuntank reaches 2,666 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,358 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 Skuntank?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Skuntank shows 1,347 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,684 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 Skuntank in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Skuntank spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Skuntank be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Skuntank 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.