Shadow Throh
Fighting-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 592.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Focus Blast
Same-type attack bonus on Focus Blast. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Throh takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 592
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,464 CP
Shadow Throh moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Focus Blast Best STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Shadow Throh does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Throh
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 527 | 616 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 882 | 988 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,368 | 1,500 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,702 | 1,866 |
Is Shadow Throh good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Throh has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 113 |
| Lv 3 | 190 |
| Lv 4 | 268 |
| Lv 5 | 345 |
| Lv 6 | 422 |
| Lv 7 | 500 |
| Lv 8 | 577 |
| Lv 9 | 654 |
| Lv 10 | 732 |
| Lv 11 | 805 |
| Lv 12 | 878 |
| Lv 13 | 951 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,024 |
| Lv 15 | 1,098 |
| Lv 16 | 1,171 |
| Lv 17 | 1,244 |
| Lv 18 | 1,317 |
| Lv 19 | 1,390 |
| Lv 20 | 1,464 |
| Lv 21 | 1,537 |
| Lv 22 | 1,610 |
| Lv 23 | 1,683 |
| Lv 24 | 1,756 |
| Lv 25 | 1,830 |
| Lv 26 | 1,903 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,976 |
| Lv 28 | 2,049 |
| Lv 29 | 2,123 |
| Lv 30 | 2,196 |
| Lv 31 | 2,232 |
| Lv 32 | 2,269 |
| Lv 33 | 2,306 |
| Lv 34 | 2,342 |
| Lv 35 | 2,379 |
| Lv 36 | 2,415 |
| Lv 37 | 2,452 |
| Lv 38 | 2,489 |
| Lv 39 | 2,525 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,562 |
| Lv 41 | 2,594 |
| Lv 42 | 2,627 |
| Lv 43 | 2,660 |
| Lv 44 | 2,693 |
| Lv 45 | 2,726 |
| Lv 46 | 2,760 |
| Lv 47 | 2,794 |
| Lv 48 | 2,828 |
| Lv 49 | 2,862 |
| Lv 50 | 2,896 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0538
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 55.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0538_POKEMON_THROH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Throh in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Focus Blast. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Throh's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.
What is Shadow Throh's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh reaches 2,896 CP at level 50 and 2,562 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Throh: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Throh?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Throh shows 577 CP (level 8), or 951 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,464 CP, or 1,830 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Throh in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 1 Candy and turns it into a regular Throh with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.