Shadow Slakoth
Normal-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 351.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Yawn Brick Break
Same-type attack bonus on Yawn. Brick Break costs 33 energy for 40 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Slakoth takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 351
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 572 CP
Shadow Slakoth moves
1 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawn Best STAB | Normal | 0 | 13 | 1.5s | 0 | 8.7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam STAB | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break Best | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawn | Normal | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Yawn (0 DPS); Yawn builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Slakoth
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Slakoth 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 | 22 | 866 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 937 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 541 | 587 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 673 | 730 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 541 | 587 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 409 | 443 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 541 | 587 |
Is Shadow Slakoth good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Slakoth 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 (92 Defense / 155 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 Partly 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 74 |
| Lv 4 | 104 |
| Lv 5 | 135 |
| Lv 6 | 165 |
| Lv 7 | 195 |
| Lv 8 | 225 |
| Lv 9 | 256 |
| Lv 10 | 286 |
| Lv 11 | 315 |
| Lv 12 | 343 |
| Lv 13 | 372 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 401 |
| Lv 15 | 429 |
| Lv 16 | 458 |
| Lv 17 | 486 |
| Lv 18 | 515 |
| Lv 19 | 544 |
| Lv 20 | 572 |
| Lv 21 | 601 |
| Lv 22 | 630 |
| Lv 23 | 658 |
| Lv 24 | 687 |
| Lv 25 | 716 |
| Lv 26 | 744 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 773 |
| Lv 28 | 801 |
| Lv 29 | 830 |
| Lv 30 | 859 |
| Lv 31 | 873 |
| Lv 32 | 887 |
| Lv 33 | 902 |
| Lv 34 | 916 |
| Lv 35 | 930 |
| Lv 36 | 945 |
| Lv 37 | 959 |
| Lv 38 | 973 |
| Lv 39 | 988 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,002 |
| Lv 41 | 1,015 |
| Lv 42 | 1,027 |
| Lv 43 | 1,040 |
| Lv 44 | 1,053 |
| Lv 45 | 1,066 |
| Lv 46 | 1,079 |
| Lv 47 | 1,093 |
| Lv 48 | 1,106 |
| Lv 49 | 1,119 |
| Lv 50 | 1,133 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0287
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 24.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0287_POKEMON_SLAKOTH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Slakoth in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slakoth's best moveset is Yawn (fast) with Brick Break (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Slakoth's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slakoth takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Slakoth's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slakoth reaches 1,133 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,002 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 Slakoth?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Slakoth shows 572 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 716 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 Slakoth in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slakoth spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Slakoth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Slakoth 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.