Shadow Slowpoke
Water/Psychic-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 414.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Slowpoke takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 414
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 700 CP
Shadow Slowpoke moves
2 fast · 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic Best STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Slowpoke
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Slowpoke 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 | 28 | 1,060 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,147 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 829 | 893 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 503 | 543 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
Is Shadow Slowpoke good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Slowpoke 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 (98 Defense / 207 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 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 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 54 |
| Lv 3 | 91 |
| Lv 4 | 128 |
| Lv 5 | 165 |
| Lv 6 | 202 |
| Lv 7 | 239 |
| Lv 8 | 276 |
| Lv 9 | 313 |
| Lv 10 | 350 |
| Lv 11 | 385 |
| Lv 12 | 420 |
| Lv 13 | 455 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 490 |
| Lv 15 | 525 |
| Lv 16 | 560 |
| Lv 17 | 595 |
| Lv 18 | 630 |
| Lv 19 | 665 |
| Lv 20 | 700 |
| Lv 21 | 735 |
| Lv 22 | 771 |
| Lv 23 | 806 |
| Lv 24 | 841 |
| Lv 25 | 876 |
| Lv 26 | 911 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 946 |
| Lv 28 | 981 |
| Lv 29 | 1,016 |
| Lv 30 | 1,051 |
| Lv 31 | 1,069 |
| Lv 32 | 1,086 |
| Lv 33 | 1,104 |
| Lv 34 | 1,121 |
| Lv 35 | 1,139 |
| Lv 36 | 1,156 |
| Lv 37 | 1,174 |
| Lv 38 | 1,191 |
| Lv 39 | 1,209 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,226 |
| Lv 41 | 1,242 |
| Lv 42 | 1,257 |
| Lv 43 | 1,273 |
| Lv 44 | 1,289 |
| Lv 45 | 1,305 |
| Lv 46 | 1,321 |
| Lv 47 | 1,337 |
| Lv 48 | 1,353 |
| Lv 49 | 1,370 |
| Lv 50 | 1,386 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0079
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 36.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0079_POKEMON_SLOWPOKE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Slowpoke in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowpoke's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Slowpoke's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowpoke reaches 1,386 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,226 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 Slowpoke?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Slowpoke shows 700 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 876 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 Slowpoke in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowpoke spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Slowpoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Slowpoke 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.