Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 60.73% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Swellow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 464
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,097 CP
Shadow Swellow moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| 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 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| 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 |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Ultra 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 Steel Wing (14 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Swellow places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #45 | A | 60.73% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Swellow
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Swellow 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 | 46 | 1,659 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 46 | 1,796 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,060 | 1,124 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,319 | 1,399 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,060 | 1,124 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 802 | 850 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,060 | 1,124 |
Is Shadow Swellow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Swellow does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier A spot at #45 in Ultra League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Attack is its highest stat (185), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 85 |
| Lv 3 | 143 |
| Lv 4 | 201 |
| Lv 5 | 259 |
| Lv 6 | 316 |
| Lv 7 | 374 |
| Lv 8 | 432 |
| Lv 9 | 490 |
| Lv 10 | 548 |
| Lv 11 | 603 |
| Lv 12 | 658 |
| Lv 13 | 713 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 768 |
| Lv 15 | 823 |
| Lv 16 | 877 |
| Lv 17 | 932 |
| Lv 18 | 987 |
| Lv 19 | 1,042 |
| Lv 20 | 1,097 |
| Lv 21 | 1,152 |
| Lv 22 | 1,206 |
| Lv 23 | 1,261 |
| Lv 24 | 1,316 |
| Lv 25 | 1,371 |
| Lv 26 | 1,426 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,481 |
| Lv 28 | 1,536 |
| Lv 29 | 1,591 |
| Lv 30 | 1,645 |
| Lv 31 | 1,673 |
| Lv 32 | 1,700 |
| Lv 33 | 1,728 |
| Lv 34 | 1,755 |
| Lv 35 | 1,783 |
| Lv 36 | 1,810 |
| Lv 37 | 1,837 |
| Lv 38 | 1,865 |
| Lv 39 | 1,892 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,920 |
| Lv 41 | 1,944 |
| Lv 42 | 1,969 |
| Lv 43 | 1,993 |
| Lv 44 | 2,018 |
| Lv 45 | 2,043 |
| Lv 46 | 2,068 |
| Lv 47 | 2,094 |
| Lv 48 | 2,119 |
| Lv 49 | 2,145 |
| Lv 50 | 2,170 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0277
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 19.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0277_POKEMON_SWELLOW_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Swellow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swellow'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 Swellow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swellow 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 Swellow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swellow reaches 2,170 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,920 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 Swellow good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swellow is ranked #45 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 60.73% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Swellow bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Swellow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Swellow shows 1,097 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,371 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 Swellow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swellow spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Swellow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Swellow 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.