Shadow Toxicroak
Poison/Fighting-type, Generation 4. Ranked #18 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb 14.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Toxicroak takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 539
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,421 CP
Shadow Toxicroak moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.5s | 20 | 1.52 |
| Dynamic Punch STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Toxicroak runs Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb — 14.6 DPS and 300 TDO as a Poison-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Toxicroak places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #18 | C | 14.6 | 300 | Poison Jab Sludge Bomb |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Toxicroak
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Toxicroak 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 | 62 | 2,150 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 62 | 2,328 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,384 | 1,457 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,721 | 1,813 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,384 | 1,457 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,046 | 1,102 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,384 | 1,457 |
Is Shadow Toxicroak good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #18 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Toxicroak is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (211), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 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 | 35 |
| Lv 2 | 110 |
| Lv 3 | 185 |
| Lv 4 | 260 |
| Lv 5 | 335 |
| Lv 6 | 410 |
| Lv 7 | 485 |
| Lv 8 | 560 |
| Lv 9 | 636 |
| Lv 10 | 711 |
| Lv 11 | 782 |
| Lv 12 | 853 |
| Lv 13 | 924 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 995 |
| Lv 15 | 1,066 |
| Lv 16 | 1,137 |
| Lv 17 | 1,208 |
| Lv 18 | 1,279 |
| Lv 19 | 1,350 |
| Lv 20 | 1,421 |
| Lv 21 | 1,493 |
| Lv 22 | 1,564 |
| Lv 23 | 1,635 |
| Lv 24 | 1,706 |
| Lv 25 | 1,777 |
| Lv 26 | 1,848 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,919 |
| Lv 28 | 1,990 |
| Lv 29 | 2,062 |
| Lv 30 | 2,133 |
| Lv 31 | 2,168 |
| Lv 32 | 2,204 |
| Lv 33 | 2,239 |
| Lv 34 | 2,275 |
| Lv 35 | 2,310 |
| Lv 36 | 2,346 |
| Lv 37 | 2,381 |
| Lv 38 | 2,417 |
| Lv 39 | 2,452 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,488 |
| Lv 41 | 2,520 |
| Lv 42 | 2,551 |
| Lv 43 | 2,583 |
| Lv 44 | 2,616 |
| Lv 45 | 2,648 |
| Lv 46 | 2,680 |
| Lv 47 | 2,713 |
| Lv 48 | 2,746 |
| Lv 49 | 2,779 |
| Lv 50 | 2,813 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0454
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 44.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0454_POKEMON_TOXICROAK_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Toxicroak in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Toxicroak's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 14.6 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Toxicroak's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Toxicroak takes super effective damage from Psychic, Flying, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Psychic (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Toxicroak's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Toxicroak reaches 2,813 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,488 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 Toxicroak?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Toxicroak shows 1,421 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,777 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 Toxicroak in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Toxicroak spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Toxicroak be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Toxicroak 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.