Shadow Torchic
Fire-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 345.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Torchic takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 345
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 624 CP
Shadow Torchic moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Torchic
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 206 | 263 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 353 | 421 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 555 | 640 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 690 | 796 |
Is Shadow Torchic good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Torchic has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 48 |
| Lv 3 | 81 |
| Lv 4 | 114 |
| Lv 5 | 147 |
| Lv 6 | 180 |
| Lv 7 | 213 |
| Lv 8 | 246 |
| Lv 9 | 279 |
| Lv 10 | 312 |
| Lv 11 | 343 |
| Lv 12 | 375 |
| Lv 13 | 406 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 437 |
| Lv 15 | 468 |
| Lv 16 | 500 |
| Lv 17 | 531 |
| Lv 18 | 562 |
| Lv 19 | 593 |
| Lv 20 | 624 |
| Lv 21 | 656 |
| Lv 22 | 687 |
| Lv 23 | 718 |
| Lv 24 | 750 |
| Lv 25 | 781 |
| Lv 26 | 812 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 843 |
| Lv 28 | 875 |
| Lv 29 | 906 |
| Lv 30 | 937 |
| Lv 31 | 953 |
| Lv 32 | 968 |
| Lv 33 | 984 |
| Lv 34 | 1,000 |
| Lv 35 | 1,015 |
| Lv 36 | 1,031 |
| Lv 37 | 1,046 |
| Lv 38 | 1,062 |
| Lv 39 | 1,078 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,093 |
| Lv 41 | 1,107 |
| Lv 42 | 1,121 |
| Lv 43 | 1,135 |
| Lv 44 | 1,149 |
| Lv 45 | 1,164 |
| Lv 46 | 1,178 |
| Lv 47 | 1,192 |
| Lv 48 | 1,207 |
| Lv 49 | 1,221 |
| Lv 50 | 1,236 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0255
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 2.50 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0255_POKEMON_TORCHIC_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Torchic in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torchic's best moveset is Scratch with Flamethrower. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 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 Torchic's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torchic takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Shadow Torchic's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torchic reaches 1,236 CP at level 50 and 1,093 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Torchic: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Torchic?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Torchic shows 246 CP (level 8), or 406 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 624 CP, or 781 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Torchic in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Torchic 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 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Torchic with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.