Shadow Steelix
Steel/Ground-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 601.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe
Breaking Swipe costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Steelix takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 601
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,379 CP
Shadow Steelix moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail Best | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Iron Tail STAB | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe Best | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Heavy Slam STAB | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 25 | 33 | 1.0s | 25 | 0.76 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 40 | 35 | 1.14 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Thunder Fang builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Steelix
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Steelix knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 59 | 2,087 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 59 | 2,259 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,341 | 1,414 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,668 | 1,759 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,341 | 1,414 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,014 | 1,069 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,341 | 1,414 |
Is Shadow Steelix good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Steelix 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 (272 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 107 |
| Lv 3 | 179 |
| Lv 4 | 252 |
| Lv 5 | 325 |
| Lv 6 | 398 |
| Lv 7 | 471 |
| Lv 8 | 544 |
| Lv 9 | 617 |
| Lv 10 | 690 |
| Lv 11 | 759 |
| Lv 12 | 828 |
| Lv 13 | 896 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 965 |
| Lv 15 | 1,034 |
| Lv 16 | 1,103 |
| Lv 17 | 1,172 |
| Lv 18 | 1,241 |
| Lv 19 | 1,310 |
| Lv 20 | 1,379 |
| Lv 21 | 1,448 |
| Lv 22 | 1,517 |
| Lv 23 | 1,586 |
| Lv 24 | 1,655 |
| Lv 25 | 1,724 |
| Lv 26 | 1,793 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,862 |
| Lv 28 | 1,931 |
| Lv 29 | 2,000 |
| Lv 30 | 2,069 |
| Lv 31 | 2,104 |
| Lv 32 | 2,138 |
| Lv 33 | 2,173 |
| Lv 34 | 2,207 |
| Lv 35 | 2,242 |
| Lv 36 | 2,276 |
| Lv 37 | 2,311 |
| Lv 38 | 2,345 |
| Lv 39 | 2,380 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,414 |
| Lv 41 | 2,445 |
| Lv 42 | 2,476 |
| Lv 43 | 2,507 |
| Lv 44 | 2,538 |
| Lv 45 | 2,569 |
| Lv 46 | 2,601 |
| Lv 47 | 2,633 |
| Lv 48 | 2,665 |
| Lv 49 | 2,697 |
| Lv 50 | 2,729 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0208
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 9.19 m
- Weight
- 400.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0208_POKEMON_STEELIX_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Steelix in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Steelix's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Breaking Swipe (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Steelix's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Steelix takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type moves. It resists Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Steelix's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Steelix reaches 2,729 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,414 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 Steelix?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Steelix shows 1,379 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,724 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 Steelix in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Steelix spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Steelix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Steelix 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.