Shadow Squirtle
Water-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 342.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Aqua Tail
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aqua Tail costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Squirtle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 342
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 540 CP
Shadow Squirtle moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.5s | 18 | 1.36 |
| Aqua Tail Best STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Squirtle
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Squirtle 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 | 817 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 885 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 509 | 554 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 634 | 689 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 509 | 554 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 385 | 419 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 509 | 554 |
Is Shadow Squirtle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Squirtle 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 (121 Defense / 127 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 Rainy 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 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 70 |
| Lv 4 | 99 |
| Lv 5 | 127 |
| Lv 6 | 156 |
| Lv 7 | 184 |
| Lv 8 | 213 |
| Lv 9 | 241 |
| Lv 10 | 270 |
| Lv 11 | 297 |
| Lv 12 | 324 |
| Lv 13 | 351 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 378 |
| Lv 15 | 405 |
| Lv 16 | 432 |
| Lv 17 | 459 |
| Lv 18 | 486 |
| Lv 19 | 513 |
| Lv 20 | 540 |
| Lv 21 | 567 |
| Lv 22 | 594 |
| Lv 23 | 621 |
| Lv 24 | 648 |
| Lv 25 | 675 |
| Lv 26 | 702 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 729 |
| Lv 28 | 756 |
| Lv 29 | 783 |
| Lv 30 | 810 |
| Lv 31 | 824 |
| Lv 32 | 837 |
| Lv 33 | 851 |
| Lv 34 | 865 |
| Lv 35 | 878 |
| Lv 36 | 892 |
| Lv 37 | 905 |
| Lv 38 | 919 |
| Lv 39 | 932 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 946 |
| Lv 41 | 958 |
| Lv 42 | 970 |
| Lv 43 | 982 |
| Lv 44 | 994 |
| Lv 45 | 1,006 |
| Lv 46 | 1,019 |
| Lv 47 | 1,031 |
| Lv 48 | 1,044 |
| Lv 49 | 1,056 |
| Lv 50 | 1,069 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0007
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0007_POKEMON_SQUIRTLE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Squirtle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Squirtle's best moveset is Bubble (fast) with Aqua Tail (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Squirtle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Squirtle takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Squirtle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Squirtle reaches 1,069 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 946 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 Squirtle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Squirtle shows 540 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 675 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 Squirtle in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Squirtle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Squirtle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Squirtle 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.