Shadow Slowking
Water/Psychic-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 573.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on Confusion. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Slowking takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 573
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,454 CP
Shadow Slowking moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Surf STAB Elite | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Surf is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Slowking
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Slowking 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 | 63 | 2,199 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 63 | 2,381 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,417 | 1,490 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,763 | 1,854 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,417 | 1,490 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,071 | 1,127 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,417 | 1,490 |
Is Shadow Slowking good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Slowking 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 (180 Defense / 216 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 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy 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 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 112 |
| Lv 3 | 189 |
| Lv 4 | 266 |
| Lv 5 | 343 |
| Lv 6 | 420 |
| Lv 7 | 496 |
| Lv 8 | 573 |
| Lv 9 | 650 |
| Lv 10 | 727 |
| Lv 11 | 800 |
| Lv 12 | 872 |
| Lv 13 | 945 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,018 |
| Lv 15 | 1,090 |
| Lv 16 | 1,163 |
| Lv 17 | 1,236 |
| Lv 18 | 1,308 |
| Lv 19 | 1,381 |
| Lv 20 | 1,454 |
| Lv 21 | 1,527 |
| Lv 22 | 1,599 |
| Lv 23 | 1,672 |
| Lv 24 | 1,745 |
| Lv 25 | 1,817 |
| Lv 26 | 1,890 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,963 |
| Lv 28 | 2,036 |
| Lv 29 | 2,108 |
| Lv 30 | 2,181 |
| Lv 31 | 2,218 |
| Lv 32 | 2,254 |
| Lv 33 | 2,290 |
| Lv 34 | 2,327 |
| Lv 35 | 2,363 |
| Lv 36 | 2,399 |
| Lv 37 | 2,436 |
| Lv 38 | 2,472 |
| Lv 39 | 2,508 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,545 |
| Lv 41 | 2,577 |
| Lv 42 | 2,609 |
| Lv 43 | 2,642 |
| Lv 44 | 2,675 |
| Lv 45 | 2,708 |
| Lv 46 | 2,742 |
| Lv 47 | 2,775 |
| Lv 48 | 2,809 |
| Lv 49 | 2,843 |
| Lv 50 | 2,877 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0199
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 79.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0199_POKEMON_SLOWKING_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Slowking in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowking's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Slowking's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowking takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Slowking's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowking reaches 2,877 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,545 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 Slowking?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Slowking shows 1,454 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,817 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 Slowking in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowking spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Slowking be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Slowking 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.