Shadow Ursaring Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,329, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Ursaring good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ursaring is a Tier A Steel-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #13 at 16.1 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Ursaring in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ursaring's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Metal Claw and Hyper Beam. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Ursaring's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ursaring is a Normal-type Pokemon weak to Fighting-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Ursaring, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Ursaring resists Ghost-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Ursaring's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ursaring's maximum CP is 3,329 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,945 at level 40. Its base stats are 236 Attack, 144 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 587. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Ursaring?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Ursaring has 1682 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2103 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,329 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Ursaring showing 1682 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Ursaring in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ursaring can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Ursaring from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Ursaring as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Ursaring be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Ursaring availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Metal Claw Hyper Beam 16.1 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on Hyper Beam. Hyper Beam costs 100 energy for 150 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Ursaring takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting1.6×

Resists

Ghost0.39×

Base stats

Attack 236

Defense 144

Stamina 207

Stat total: 587
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,682 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Ursaring is not a GO Battle League staple, but it still has a place for collectors and raiders.

As a Normal-type Pokémon with 236/144/207 base stats, it it ranks among the better Steel-type attackers (#13), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Ursaring is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Ursaring moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Counter	Fighting	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Metal Claw Best	Steel	6	5	0.5s	12	10
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Hyper Beam Best STAB	Normal	150	100	4.0s	37.5	1.50
Play Rough	Fairy	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Swift STAB	Normal	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30
Trailblaze	Grass	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Counter	Fighting	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Metal Claw	Steel	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	80	1.88	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	60	1.50	—
Swift	Normal	55	35	1.57	—
Trailblaze	Grass	65	45	1.44	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Ursaring runs Metal Claw with Hyper Beam — 16.1 DPS and 351 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Fairy slot with Metal Claw and Play Rough.

The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Metal Claw builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Rankings

Where Shadow Ursaring places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Steel	#13	A	16.1	351	Metal Claw Hyper Beam
Fairy	#14	B	14.1	307	Metal Claw Play Rough
Normal	#17	C	16.1	351	Metal Claw Hyper Beam
Ghost	#24	C	15.2	331	Shadow Claw Hyper Beam

Evolution

Teddiursa 50 Candy

Ursaring 100 Candy

Ursaluna

Family

Teddiursa

Ursaring

Ursaluna

Shadow forms Shadow Teddiursa Shadow Ursaring Shadow Ursaluna

How to get Shadow Ursaring

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Ursaring 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	74	2,545
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	74	2,756
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,645	1,725
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,046	2,145
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,645	1,725
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,243	1,304
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,645	1,725

Is Shadow Ursaring good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Ursaring is a Tier A Steel-type attacker at rank #13, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (236), 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 Partly 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	41
Lv 2	130
Lv 3	219
Lv 4	308
Lv 5	397
Lv 6	486
Lv 7	575
Lv 8	663
Lv 9	752
Lv 10	841
Lv 11	925
Lv 12	1,010
Lv 13	1,094

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,178
Lv 15	1,262
Lv 16	1,346
Lv 17	1,430
Lv 18	1,514
Lv 19	1,598
Lv 20	1,682
Lv 21	1,767
Lv 22	1,851
Lv 23	1,935
Lv 24	2,019
Lv 25	2,103
Lv 26	2,188

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,272
Lv 28	2,356
Lv 29	2,440
Lv 30	2,524
Lv 31	2,566
Lv 32	2,608
Lv 33	2,650
Lv 34	2,692
Lv 35	2,735
Lv 36	2,777
Lv 37	2,819
Lv 38	2,861
Lv 39	2,903

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,945
Lv 41	2,982
Lv 42	3,020
Lv 43	3,058
Lv 44	3,096
Lv 45	3,134
Lv 46	3,173
Lv 47	3,211
Lv 48	3,251
Lv 49	3,290
Lv 50	3,329

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0217
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.80 m
Weight: 125.80 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0217_POKEMON_URSARING_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow Ursaring's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Hyper Beam (charged), worth 16.1 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Ursaring's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Ursaring takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.

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

Shadow Ursaring reaches 3,329 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,945 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 Ursaring?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ursaring shows 1,682 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,103 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 Ursaring in Pokemon GO?

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

Can Shadow Ursaring be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Ursaring 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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