Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Scorching Sands
Same-type attack bonus on Scorching Sands. Scorching Sands costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Trapinch takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 368
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 728 CP
Shadow Trapinch moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Struggle Bug Best | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dig STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Scorching Sands Best STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Trapinch
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Trapinch knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 29 | 1,101 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 29 | 1,192 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 693 | 746 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 862 | 928 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 693 | 746 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 524 | 564 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 693 | 746 |
Is Shadow Trapinch good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Trapinch 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (162), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 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 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 56 |
| Lv 3 | 94 |
| Lv 4 | 133 |
| Lv 5 | 171 |
| Lv 6 | 210 |
| Lv 7 | 248 |
| Lv 8 | 287 |
| Lv 9 | 325 |
| Lv 10 | 364 |
| Lv 11 | 400 |
| Lv 12 | 437 |
| Lv 13 | 473 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 510 |
| Lv 15 | 546 |
| Lv 16 | 582 |
| Lv 17 | 619 |
| Lv 18 | 655 |
| Lv 19 | 692 |
| Lv 20 | 728 |
| Lv 21 | 764 |
| Lv 22 | 801 |
| Lv 23 | 837 |
| Lv 24 | 874 |
| Lv 25 | 910 |
| Lv 26 | 947 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 983 |
| Lv 28 | 1,019 |
| Lv 29 | 1,056 |
| Lv 30 | 1,092 |
| Lv 31 | 1,111 |
| Lv 32 | 1,129 |
| Lv 33 | 1,147 |
| Lv 34 | 1,165 |
| Lv 35 | 1,183 |
| Lv 36 | 1,202 |
| Lv 37 | 1,220 |
| Lv 38 | 1,238 |
| Lv 39 | 1,256 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,274 |
| Lv 41 | 1,291 |
| Lv 42 | 1,307 |
| Lv 43 | 1,323 |
| Lv 44 | 1,340 |
| Lv 45 | 1,356 |
| Lv 46 | 1,373 |
| Lv 47 | 1,390 |
| Lv 48 | 1,407 |
| Lv 49 | 1,424 |
| Lv 50 | 1,441 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0328
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0328_POKEMON_TRAPINCH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Trapinch in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Trapinch's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Scorching Sands (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Trapinch's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Trapinch takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Trapinch's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Trapinch reaches 1,441 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,274 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 Trapinch?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Trapinch shows 728 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 910 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 Trapinch in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Trapinch spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Trapinch be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Trapinch 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.