Shadow Snover
Grass/Ice-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 375.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Leafage Stomp
Same-type attack bonus on Leafage. Stomp costs 50 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Snover takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 375
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 662 CP
Shadow Snover moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard STAB | Ice | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Leafage Best STAB | Grass | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Ice Beam STAB | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Stomp Best | Normal | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard | Ice | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
| Leafage | Grass | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Stomp | Normal | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Leafage (12 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Snover
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Snover 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 | 26 | 1,002 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 26 | 1,085 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 629 | 679 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 783 | 844 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 629 | 679 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 476 | 513 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 629 | 679 |
Is Shadow Snover good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Snover 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 (105 Defense / 155 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 Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 51 |
| Lv 3 | 86 |
| Lv 4 | 121 |
| Lv 5 | 156 |
| Lv 6 | 191 |
| Lv 7 | 226 |
| Lv 8 | 261 |
| Lv 9 | 296 |
| Lv 10 | 331 |
| Lv 11 | 364 |
| Lv 12 | 397 |
| Lv 13 | 430 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 463 |
| Lv 15 | 497 |
| Lv 16 | 530 |
| Lv 17 | 563 |
| Lv 18 | 596 |
| Lv 19 | 629 |
| Lv 20 | 662 |
| Lv 21 | 695 |
| Lv 22 | 728 |
| Lv 23 | 762 |
| Lv 24 | 795 |
| Lv 25 | 828 |
| Lv 26 | 861 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 894 |
| Lv 28 | 927 |
| Lv 29 | 960 |
| Lv 30 | 994 |
| Lv 31 | 1,010 |
| Lv 32 | 1,027 |
| Lv 33 | 1,043 |
| Lv 34 | 1,060 |
| Lv 35 | 1,076 |
| Lv 36 | 1,093 |
| Lv 37 | 1,110 |
| Lv 38 | 1,126 |
| Lv 39 | 1,143 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,159 |
| Lv 41 | 1,174 |
| Lv 42 | 1,189 |
| Lv 43 | 1,204 |
| Lv 44 | 1,219 |
| Lv 45 | 1,234 |
| Lv 46 | 1,249 |
| Lv 47 | 1,264 |
| Lv 48 | 1,280 |
| Lv 49 | 1,295 |
| Lv 50 | 1,311 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0459
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 50.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0459_POKEMON_SNOVER_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Snover in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snover's best moveset is Leafage (fast) with Stomp (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Snover's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snover takes super effective damage from Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Snover's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snover reaches 1,311 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,159 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 Snover?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Snover shows 662 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 828 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 Snover in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Snover spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Snover be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Snover 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.