Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck Aerial Ace
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aerial Ace costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Taillow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 287
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 437 CP
Shadow Taillow moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Quick Attack STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Best STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Taillow
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Taillow 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 | 16 | 661 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 16 | 716 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 407 | 448 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 507 | 557 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 407 | 448 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 308 | 339 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 407 | 448 |
Is Shadow Taillow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Taillow 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 (61 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 33 |
| Lv 3 | 57 |
| Lv 4 | 80 |
| Lv 5 | 103 |
| Lv 6 | 126 |
| Lv 7 | 149 |
| Lv 8 | 172 |
| Lv 9 | 195 |
| Lv 10 | 218 |
| Lv 11 | 240 |
| Lv 12 | 262 |
| Lv 13 | 284 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 306 |
| Lv 15 | 328 |
| Lv 16 | 349 |
| Lv 17 | 371 |
| Lv 18 | 393 |
| Lv 19 | 415 |
| Lv 20 | 437 |
| Lv 21 | 459 |
| Lv 22 | 481 |
| Lv 23 | 503 |
| Lv 24 | 524 |
| Lv 25 | 546 |
| Lv 26 | 568 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 590 |
| Lv 28 | 612 |
| Lv 29 | 634 |
| Lv 30 | 656 |
| Lv 31 | 667 |
| Lv 32 | 678 |
| Lv 33 | 688 |
| Lv 34 | 699 |
| Lv 35 | 710 |
| Lv 36 | 721 |
| Lv 37 | 732 |
| Lv 38 | 743 |
| Lv 39 | 754 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 765 |
| Lv 41 | 775 |
| Lv 42 | 784 |
| Lv 43 | 794 |
| Lv 44 | 804 |
| Lv 45 | 814 |
| Lv 46 | 824 |
| Lv 47 | 834 |
| Lv 48 | 844 |
| Lv 49 | 855 |
| Lv 50 | 865 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0276
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 2.30 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0276_POKEMON_TAILLOW_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Taillow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Taillow's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Aerial Ace (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Taillow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Taillow 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 Taillow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Taillow reaches 865 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 765 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 Taillow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Taillow shows 437 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 546 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 Taillow in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Taillow spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Taillow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Taillow 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.