Shadow Swablu
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 336.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck Ice Beam
Same-type attack bonus on Peck. Ice Beam costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Swablu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 336
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 470 CP
Shadow Swablu moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Ice Beam Best | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Swablu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Swablu 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 | 18 | 712 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 771 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 440 | 482 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 547 | 600 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 440 | 482 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 333 | 364 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 440 | 482 |
Is Shadow Swablu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Swablu 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 (132 Defense / 128 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 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 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 61 |
| Lv 4 | 86 |
| Lv 5 | 111 |
| Lv 6 | 136 |
| Lv 7 | 160 |
| Lv 8 | 185 |
| Lv 9 | 210 |
| Lv 10 | 235 |
| Lv 11 | 259 |
| Lv 12 | 282 |
| Lv 13 | 306 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 329 |
| Lv 15 | 353 |
| Lv 16 | 376 |
| Lv 17 | 400 |
| Lv 18 | 423 |
| Lv 19 | 447 |
| Lv 20 | 470 |
| Lv 21 | 494 |
| Lv 22 | 517 |
| Lv 23 | 541 |
| Lv 24 | 565 |
| Lv 25 | 588 |
| Lv 26 | 612 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 635 |
| Lv 28 | 659 |
| Lv 29 | 682 |
| Lv 30 | 706 |
| Lv 31 | 718 |
| Lv 32 | 729 |
| Lv 33 | 741 |
| Lv 34 | 753 |
| Lv 35 | 765 |
| Lv 36 | 776 |
| Lv 37 | 788 |
| Lv 38 | 800 |
| Lv 39 | 812 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 824 |
| Lv 41 | 834 |
| Lv 42 | 845 |
| Lv 43 | 855 |
| Lv 44 | 866 |
| Lv 45 | 877 |
| Lv 46 | 887 |
| Lv 47 | 898 |
| Lv 48 | 909 |
| Lv 49 | 920 |
| Lv 50 | 931 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0333
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 1.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0333_POKEMON_SWABLU_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Swablu in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swablu's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Ice Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Swablu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swablu 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 Swablu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swablu reaches 931 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 824 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 Swablu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Swablu shows 470 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 588 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 Swablu in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swablu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Swablu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Swablu 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.