Shadow Staravia
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 4. #45 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Great League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 60.64% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Staravia takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 382
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 742 CP
Shadow Staravia moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Fly STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Staravia places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #45 | A | 60.64% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 2/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Staravia
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Staravia 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 | 30 | 1,122 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 30 | 1,215 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 708 | 760 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 881 | 946 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 708 | 760 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 535 | 575 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 708 | 760 |
Is Shadow Staravia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Staravia does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier A spot at #45 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (94 Defense / 146 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and 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 | 57 |
| Lv 3 | 96 |
| Lv 4 | 136 |
| Lv 5 | 175 |
| Lv 6 | 214 |
| Lv 7 | 253 |
| Lv 8 | 292 |
| Lv 9 | 332 |
| Lv 10 | 371 |
| Lv 11 | 408 |
| Lv 12 | 445 |
| Lv 13 | 482 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 519 |
| Lv 15 | 556 |
| Lv 16 | 593 |
| Lv 17 | 630 |
| Lv 18 | 668 |
| Lv 19 | 705 |
| Lv 20 | 742 |
| Lv 21 | 779 |
| Lv 22 | 816 |
| Lv 23 | 853 |
| Lv 24 | 890 |
| Lv 25 | 927 |
| Lv 26 | 965 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,002 |
| Lv 28 | 1,039 |
| Lv 29 | 1,076 |
| Lv 30 | 1,113 |
| Lv 31 | 1,132 |
| Lv 32 | 1,150 |
| Lv 33 | 1,169 |
| Lv 34 | 1,187 |
| Lv 35 | 1,206 |
| Lv 36 | 1,224 |
| Lv 37 | 1,243 |
| Lv 38 | 1,261 |
| Lv 39 | 1,280 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,299 |
| Lv 41 | 1,315 |
| Lv 42 | 1,332 |
| Lv 43 | 1,348 |
| Lv 44 | 1,365 |
| Lv 45 | 1,382 |
| Lv 46 | 1,399 |
| Lv 47 | 1,416 |
| Lv 48 | 1,433 |
| Lv 49 | 1,451 |
| Lv 50 | 1,468 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0397
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 15.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0397_POKEMON_STARAVIA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Staravia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staravia's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Staravia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staravia takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Staravia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staravia reaches 1,468 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,299 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Staravia good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staravia is ranked #45 (Tier A) in Great League with a 60.64% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 2/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Staravia bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Staravia?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Staravia shows 742 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 927 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 Staravia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staravia spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Staravia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Staravia 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.