Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on Zen Headbutt. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Spoink takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 402
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 762 CP
Shadow Spoink moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash | Water | 0 | 17 | 1.5s | 0 | 11.3 |
| Zen Headbutt Best STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Coat STAB | Psychic | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Psybeam STAB | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Shadow Ball Best | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash | Water | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Splash builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Spoink
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 258 | 320 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 439 | 514 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 687 | 781 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 855 | 972 |
Is Shadow Spoink good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Spoink has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 59 |
| Lv 3 | 99 |
| Lv 4 | 139 |
| Lv 5 | 179 |
| Lv 6 | 220 |
| Lv 7 | 260 |
| Lv 8 | 300 |
| Lv 9 | 341 |
| Lv 10 | 381 |
| Lv 11 | 419 |
| Lv 12 | 457 |
| Lv 13 | 495 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 533 |
| Lv 15 | 571 |
| Lv 16 | 610 |
| Lv 17 | 648 |
| Lv 18 | 686 |
| Lv 19 | 724 |
| Lv 20 | 762 |
| Lv 21 | 800 |
| Lv 22 | 838 |
| Lv 23 | 876 |
| Lv 24 | 915 |
| Lv 25 | 953 |
| Lv 26 | 991 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,029 |
| Lv 28 | 1,067 |
| Lv 29 | 1,105 |
| Lv 30 | 1,143 |
| Lv 31 | 1,162 |
| Lv 32 | 1,181 |
| Lv 33 | 1,201 |
| Lv 34 | 1,220 |
| Lv 35 | 1,239 |
| Lv 36 | 1,258 |
| Lv 37 | 1,277 |
| Lv 38 | 1,296 |
| Lv 39 | 1,315 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,334 |
| Lv 41 | 1,351 |
| Lv 42 | 1,368 |
| Lv 43 | 1,385 |
| Lv 44 | 1,402 |
| Lv 45 | 1,420 |
| Lv 46 | 1,437 |
| Lv 47 | 1,455 |
| Lv 48 | 1,472 |
| Lv 49 | 1,490 |
| Lv 50 | 1,508 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0325
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 30.60 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0325_POKEMON_SPOINK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Spoink in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Shadow Ball. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Spoink's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
What is Shadow Spoink's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink reaches 1,508 CP at level 50 and 1,334 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Spoink: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Spoink?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Spoink shows 300 CP (level 8), or 495 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 762 CP, or 953 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Spoink in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy and turns it into a regular Spoink with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.