#0157 Fire Shadow

Shadow Typhlosion

Fire-type, Generation 2. #23 in Ultra League.

Gen 2 · Johto Boosted in Sunny
Max CP
3,266
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 2,889
Attack
223
Defense
173
Stamina
186
Shadow Typhlosion Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Ultra League
Ember Overheat 70.21% wins

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Typhlosion takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 223
Defense 173
Stamina 186
Stat total
582
Buddy distance
3.0 km per candy
Second charged move
10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,651 CP

Shadow Typhlosion moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Ember Best STAB Fire 10 10 1.0s 10 10
Incinerate STAB Fire 32 22 2.5s 12.8 8.8
Shadow Claw Ghost 6 4 0.5s 12 8

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Fire Blast STAB Fire 140 100 4.0s 35 1.40
Overheat Best STAB Fire 160 100 4.0s 40 1.60
Solar Beam Grass 180 100 5.0s 36 1.80
Thunder Punch Electric 50 33 2.0s 25 1.52
Blast Burn STAB Elite Fire 120 50 3.5s 34.3 2.40
Moveset analysis

In Great League it runs Ember and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Ember and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.

The highest-damage fast move is Incinerate (12.8 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Shadow Typhlosion places in raids and PvP

GO Battle League

LeagueRankTierWin rateMovesetIdeal IVs
Great League #27 A 68.23% Ember Overheat 3/15/15
Ultra League #23 S 70.21% Ember Overheat 0/15/14

How to get Shadow Typhlosion

Wild
Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Shadow Typhlosion knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 73 2,497
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 73 2,703
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,614 1,692
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,008 2,105
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,614 1,692
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,220 1,279
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,614 1,692

Is Shadow Typhlosion good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15

Shadow Typhlosion does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #23 in Ultra League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.

  • Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
  • A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 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 Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 40
Lv 2 128
Lv 3 215
Lv 4 302
Lv 5 389
Lv 6 476
Lv 7 564
Lv 8 651
Lv 9 738
Lv 10 825
Lv 11 908
Lv 12 990
Lv 13 1,073
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,155
Lv 15 1,238
Lv 16 1,321
Lv 17 1,403
Lv 18 1,486
Lv 19 1,568
Lv 20 1,651
Lv 21 1,733
Lv 22 1,816
Lv 23 1,898
Lv 24 1,981
Lv 25 2,064
Lv 26 2,146
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,229
Lv 28 2,311
Lv 29 2,394
Lv 30 2,476
Lv 31 2,518
Lv 32 2,559
Lv 33 2,600
Lv 34 2,642
Lv 35 2,683
Lv 36 2,724
Lv 37 2,765
Lv 38 2,807
Lv 39 2,848
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 2,889
Lv 41 2,926
Lv 42 2,963
Lv 43 3,000
Lv 44 3,037
Lv 45 3,075
Lv 46 3,113
Lv 47 3,151
Lv 48 3,189
Lv 49 3,228
Lv 50 3,266

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0157
Form
Shadow
Height
1.70 m
Weight
79.50 kg
Buddy size
Big
Family forms
7 released forms
Game ID
V0157_POKEMON_TYPHLOSION_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Typhlosion in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Typhlosion's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Overheat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Typhlosion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Typhlosion takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Typhlosion's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Typhlosion reaches 3,266 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,889 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

Is Shadow Typhlosion good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Typhlosion is ranked #27 (Tier A) in Great League with a 68.23% win rate. Shadow Typhlosion is ranked #23 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 70.21% win rate.

In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/15/14 rather than a hundo.

Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Typhlosion bait shields instead of committing to one attack.

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Typhlosion?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Typhlosion shows 1,651 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,064 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 Typhlosion in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Typhlosion spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Typhlosion be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Typhlosion 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.

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