Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Seed Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Seed Bomb costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Snivy takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 323
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 485 CP
Shadow Snivy moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb Best STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Snivy
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Snivy 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 | 18 | 734 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 795 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 455 | 497 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 566 | 619 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 455 | 497 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 344 | 376 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 455 | 497 |
Is Shadow Snivy good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Snivy 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 (107 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 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 Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 37 |
| Lv 3 | 63 |
| Lv 4 | 88 |
| Lv 5 | 114 |
| Lv 6 | 140 |
| Lv 7 | 165 |
| Lv 8 | 191 |
| Lv 9 | 217 |
| Lv 10 | 242 |
| Lv 11 | 267 |
| Lv 12 | 291 |
| Lv 13 | 315 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 339 |
| Lv 15 | 364 |
| Lv 16 | 388 |
| Lv 17 | 412 |
| Lv 18 | 436 |
| Lv 19 | 461 |
| Lv 20 | 485 |
| Lv 21 | 509 |
| Lv 22 | 534 |
| Lv 23 | 558 |
| Lv 24 | 582 |
| Lv 25 | 606 |
| Lv 26 | 631 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 655 |
| Lv 28 | 679 |
| Lv 29 | 704 |
| Lv 30 | 728 |
| Lv 31 | 740 |
| Lv 32 | 752 |
| Lv 33 | 764 |
| Lv 34 | 776 |
| Lv 35 | 789 |
| Lv 36 | 801 |
| Lv 37 | 813 |
| Lv 38 | 825 |
| Lv 39 | 837 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 849 |
| Lv 41 | 860 |
| Lv 42 | 871 |
| Lv 43 | 882 |
| Lv 44 | 893 |
| Lv 45 | 904 |
| Lv 46 | 915 |
| Lv 47 | 926 |
| Lv 48 | 937 |
| Lv 49 | 949 |
| Lv 50 | 960 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0495
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 8.10 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0495_POKEMON_SNIVY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Snivy in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snivy's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Seed Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Snivy's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snivy takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Snivy's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snivy reaches 960 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 849 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 Snivy?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Snivy shows 485 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 606 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 Snivy in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snivy spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Snivy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Snivy 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.