Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Power Gem
Power Gem costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Staryu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 351
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 661 CP
Shadow Staryu moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Power Gem Best | Rock | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Swift | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Gem | Rock | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | — |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Staryu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Staryu 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 | 26 | 1,000 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 26 | 1,082 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 628 | 677 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 781 | 843 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 628 | 677 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 475 | 512 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 628 | 677 |
Is Shadow Staryu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Staryu 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (137), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 51 |
| Lv 3 | 86 |
| Lv 4 | 121 |
| Lv 5 | 156 |
| Lv 6 | 191 |
| Lv 7 | 225 |
| Lv 8 | 260 |
| Lv 9 | 295 |
| Lv 10 | 330 |
| Lv 11 | 363 |
| Lv 12 | 396 |
| Lv 13 | 429 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 462 |
| Lv 15 | 495 |
| Lv 16 | 529 |
| Lv 17 | 562 |
| Lv 18 | 595 |
| Lv 19 | 628 |
| Lv 20 | 661 |
| Lv 21 | 694 |
| Lv 22 | 727 |
| Lv 23 | 760 |
| Lv 24 | 793 |
| Lv 25 | 826 |
| Lv 26 | 859 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 892 |
| Lv 28 | 925 |
| Lv 29 | 958 |
| Lv 30 | 991 |
| Lv 31 | 1,008 |
| Lv 32 | 1,025 |
| Lv 33 | 1,041 |
| Lv 34 | 1,058 |
| Lv 35 | 1,074 |
| Lv 36 | 1,091 |
| Lv 37 | 1,107 |
| Lv 38 | 1,124 |
| Lv 39 | 1,140 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,157 |
| Lv 41 | 1,171 |
| Lv 42 | 1,186 |
| Lv 43 | 1,201 |
| Lv 44 | 1,216 |
| Lv 45 | 1,231 |
| Lv 46 | 1,246 |
| Lv 47 | 1,262 |
| Lv 48 | 1,277 |
| Lv 49 | 1,292 |
| Lv 50 | 1,308 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0120
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 34.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0120_POKEMON_STARYU_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Staryu in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staryu's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Power Gem (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Staryu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staryu takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Staryu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staryu reaches 1,308 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,157 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 Staryu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Staryu shows 661 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 826 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 Staryu in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staryu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Staryu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Staryu 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.