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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Throh knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 64 | 2,214 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 64 | 2,397 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,426 | 1,500 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,774 | 1,866 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,426 | 1,500 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,078 | 1,134 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,426 | 1,500 |
Is Shadow Throh good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Throh 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 (160 Defense / 260 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Focus Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Throh's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Throh's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh reaches 2,896 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,562 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 Throh?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Throh shows 1,464 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,830 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 Throh in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Throh spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Throh be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Throh 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.