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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Spoink knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 31 | 1,153 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 31 | 1,248 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 728 | 781 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 906 | 972 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 728 | 781 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 551 | 591 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 728 | 781 |
Is Shadow Spoink good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Spoink 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 (122 Defense / 155 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 Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Spoink's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Spoink's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink reaches 1,508 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,334 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 Spoink?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Spoink shows 762 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 953 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 Spoink in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Spoink spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Spoink be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Spoink 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.