Shadow Sneasler
Fighting/Poison-type, Generation 8. Ranked #6 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Poison Jab Close Combat 16.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Sneasler takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 607
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,841 CP
Shadow Sneasler moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Rock Smash STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Close Combat Best STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| X Scissor | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Sneasler runs Poison Jab with Close Combat — 16.6 DPS and 332 TDO as a Poison-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Poison Jab and X Scissor.
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Jab builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Sneasler places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #6 | A | 16.6 | 332 | Poison Jab Close Combat |
| Bug | #16 | C | 15.1 | 302 | Poison Jab X Scissor |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Sneasler
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Sneasler 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 | 81 | 2,785 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 81 | 3,015 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,803 | 1,887 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,243 | 2,348 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,803 | 1,887 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,363 | 1,427 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,803 | 1,887 |
Is Shadow Sneasler good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Sneasler is a Tier A Poison-type attacker at rank #6, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (259), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 45 |
| Lv 2 | 142 |
| Lv 3 | 240 |
| Lv 4 | 337 |
| Lv 5 | 434 |
| Lv 6 | 531 |
| Lv 7 | 629 |
| Lv 8 | 726 |
| Lv 9 | 823 |
| Lv 10 | 921 |
| Lv 11 | 1,013 |
| Lv 12 | 1,105 |
| Lv 13 | 1,197 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,289 |
| Lv 15 | 1,381 |
| Lv 16 | 1,473 |
| Lv 17 | 1,565 |
| Lv 18 | 1,657 |
| Lv 19 | 1,749 |
| Lv 20 | 1,841 |
| Lv 21 | 1,933 |
| Lv 22 | 2,025 |
| Lv 23 | 2,117 |
| Lv 24 | 2,209 |
| Lv 25 | 2,302 |
| Lv 26 | 2,394 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,486 |
| Lv 28 | 2,578 |
| Lv 29 | 2,670 |
| Lv 30 | 2,762 |
| Lv 31 | 2,808 |
| Lv 32 | 2,854 |
| Lv 33 | 2,900 |
| Lv 34 | 2,946 |
| Lv 35 | 2,992 |
| Lv 36 | 3,038 |
| Lv 37 | 3,084 |
| Lv 38 | 3,130 |
| Lv 39 | 3,176 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,222 |
| Lv 41 | 3,263 |
| Lv 42 | 3,304 |
| Lv 43 | 3,346 |
| Lv 44 | 3,387 |
| Lv 45 | 3,429 |
| Lv 46 | 3,472 |
| Lv 47 | 3,514 |
| Lv 48 | 3,557 |
| Lv 49 | 3,600 |
| Lv 50 | 3,643 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0903
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 43.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0903_POKEMON_SNEASLER_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Sneasler in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sneasler's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Close Combat (charged), worth 16.6 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Sneasler's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sneasler takes super effective damage from Psychic, Flying, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Psychic (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Sneasler's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sneasler reaches 3,643 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,222 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 Sneasler?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Sneasler shows 1,841 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,302 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 Sneasler in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sneasler spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Sneasler be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Sneasler 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.