Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Body Slam
Body Slam costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Spheal takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 357
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 550 CP
Shadow Spheal moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash Best | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam STAB | Ice | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Body Slam Best | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | Ice | 80 | 60 | 1.33 | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Spheal
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Spheal 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 | 21 | 832 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 900 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 518 | 563 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 644 | 701 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 518 | 563 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 391 | 426 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 518 | 563 |
Is Shadow Spheal good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Spheal 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 (90 Defense / 172 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 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 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 71 |
| Lv 4 | 100 |
| Lv 5 | 129 |
| Lv 6 | 158 |
| Lv 7 | 187 |
| Lv 8 | 217 |
| Lv 9 | 246 |
| Lv 10 | 275 |
| Lv 11 | 302 |
| Lv 12 | 330 |
| Lv 13 | 357 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 385 |
| Lv 15 | 412 |
| Lv 16 | 440 |
| Lv 17 | 467 |
| Lv 18 | 495 |
| Lv 19 | 522 |
| Lv 20 | 550 |
| Lv 21 | 577 |
| Lv 22 | 605 |
| Lv 23 | 632 |
| Lv 24 | 660 |
| Lv 25 | 687 |
| Lv 26 | 715 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 742 |
| Lv 28 | 770 |
| Lv 29 | 797 |
| Lv 30 | 825 |
| Lv 31 | 838 |
| Lv 32 | 852 |
| Lv 33 | 866 |
| Lv 34 | 880 |
| Lv 35 | 893 |
| Lv 36 | 907 |
| Lv 37 | 921 |
| Lv 38 | 935 |
| Lv 39 | 948 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 962 |
| Lv 41 | 974 |
| Lv 42 | 987 |
| Lv 43 | 999 |
| Lv 44 | 1,012 |
| Lv 45 | 1,024 |
| Lv 46 | 1,037 |
| Lv 47 | 1,049 |
| Lv 48 | 1,062 |
| Lv 49 | 1,075 |
| Lv 50 | 1,088 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0363
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 39.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0363_POKEMON_SPHEAL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Spheal in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spheal's best moveset is Rock Smash (fast) with Body Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Spheal's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spheal takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves. It resists Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Spheal's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spheal reaches 1,088 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 962 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 Spheal?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Spheal shows 550 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 687 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 Spheal in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spheal spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Spheal be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Spheal 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.