Shadow Tangrowth
Grass-type, Generation 4. Ranked #18 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Vine Whip Power Whip 15.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Tangrowth takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 616
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,731 CP
Shadow Tangrowth moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Vine Whip Best STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Tangrowth runs Vine Whip with Power Whip — 15.6 DPS and 368 TDO as a Grass-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Infestation and Power Whip.
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Tangrowth places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #18 | B | 15.6 | 368 | Vine Whip Power Whip |
| Bug | #25 | C | 14.0 | 330 | Infestation Power Whip |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Tangrowth
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Tangrowth 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 | 76 | 2,619 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 76 | 2,835 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,694 | 1,774 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,108 | 2,207 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,694 | 1,774 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,281 | 1,342 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,694 | 1,774 |
Is Shadow Tangrowth good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #18 makes Shadow Tangrowth a useful Grass-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Grass bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Bulk-leaning spread (184 Defense / 225 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 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 weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 134 |
| Lv 3 | 225 |
| Lv 4 | 317 |
| Lv 5 | 408 |
| Lv 6 | 500 |
| Lv 7 | 591 |
| Lv 8 | 683 |
| Lv 9 | 774 |
| Lv 10 | 866 |
| Lv 11 | 952 |
| Lv 12 | 1,039 |
| Lv 13 | 1,125 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,212 |
| Lv 15 | 1,298 |
| Lv 16 | 1,385 |
| Lv 17 | 1,471 |
| Lv 18 | 1,558 |
| Lv 19 | 1,644 |
| Lv 20 | 1,731 |
| Lv 21 | 1,818 |
| Lv 22 | 1,904 |
| Lv 23 | 1,991 |
| Lv 24 | 2,077 |
| Lv 25 | 2,164 |
| Lv 26 | 2,251 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,337 |
| Lv 28 | 2,424 |
| Lv 29 | 2,510 |
| Lv 30 | 2,597 |
| Lv 31 | 2,640 |
| Lv 32 | 2,684 |
| Lv 33 | 2,727 |
| Lv 34 | 2,770 |
| Lv 35 | 2,813 |
| Lv 36 | 2,857 |
| Lv 37 | 2,900 |
| Lv 38 | 2,943 |
| Lv 39 | 2,986 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,030 |
| Lv 41 | 3,068 |
| Lv 42 | 3,107 |
| Lv 43 | 3,146 |
| Lv 44 | 3,185 |
| Lv 45 | 3,224 |
| Lv 46 | 3,264 |
| Lv 47 | 3,304 |
| Lv 48 | 3,344 |
| Lv 49 | 3,385 |
| Lv 50 | 3,425 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0465
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 128.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0465_POKEMON_TANGROWTH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Tangrowth in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Tangrowth's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Power Whip (charged), worth 15.6 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Tangrowth's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Tangrowth takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Tangrowth's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Tangrowth reaches 3,425 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,030 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 Tangrowth?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Tangrowth shows 1,731 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,164 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 Tangrowth in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Tangrowth spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Tangrowth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Tangrowth 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.