Shadow Victreebel
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 1. Ranked #22 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Acid Sludge Bomb 14.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Victreebel takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 532
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,389 CP
Shadow Victreebel moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Best STAB | Poison | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Razor Leaf STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Magical Leaf STAB Elite | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray STAB | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Leaf Blade STAB | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Leaf Tornado STAB | Grass | 45 | 33 | 3.0s | 15 | 1.36 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
| Leaf Tornado | Grass | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Victreebel runs Acid with Sludge Bomb — 14.4 DPS and 288 TDO as a Poison-type attacker. It also covers the Grass slot with Magical Leaf and Solar Beam.
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Magical Leaf builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Victreebel places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #22 | C | 14.4 | 288 | Acid Sludge Bomb |
| Grass | #24 | B | 15.1 | 301 | Magical Leaf Solar Beam |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Victreebel
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Victreebel 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 | 60 | 2,101 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,275 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,351 | 1,424 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,681 | 1,771 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,351 | 1,424 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,022 | 1,076 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,351 | 1,424 |
Is Shadow Victreebel good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #22 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Victreebel is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (207), 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 Sunny and 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 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 107 |
| Lv 3 | 181 |
| Lv 4 | 254 |
| Lv 5 | 327 |
| Lv 6 | 401 |
| Lv 7 | 474 |
| Lv 8 | 548 |
| Lv 9 | 621 |
| Lv 10 | 694 |
| Lv 11 | 764 |
| Lv 12 | 833 |
| Lv 13 | 903 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 972 |
| Lv 15 | 1,042 |
| Lv 16 | 1,111 |
| Lv 17 | 1,181 |
| Lv 18 | 1,250 |
| Lv 19 | 1,319 |
| Lv 20 | 1,389 |
| Lv 21 | 1,458 |
| Lv 22 | 1,528 |
| Lv 23 | 1,597 |
| Lv 24 | 1,667 |
| Lv 25 | 1,736 |
| Lv 26 | 1,806 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,875 |
| Lv 28 | 1,945 |
| Lv 29 | 2,014 |
| Lv 30 | 2,084 |
| Lv 31 | 2,118 |
| Lv 32 | 2,153 |
| Lv 33 | 2,188 |
| Lv 34 | 2,223 |
| Lv 35 | 2,257 |
| Lv 36 | 2,292 |
| Lv 37 | 2,327 |
| Lv 38 | 2,361 |
| Lv 39 | 2,396 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,431 |
| Lv 41 | 2,462 |
| Lv 42 | 2,493 |
| Lv 43 | 2,524 |
| Lv 44 | 2,556 |
| Lv 45 | 2,587 |
| Lv 46 | 2,619 |
| Lv 47 | 2,651 |
| Lv 48 | 2,683 |
| Lv 49 | 2,716 |
| Lv 50 | 2,748 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0071
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 15.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0071_POKEMON_VICTREEBEL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Victreebel in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Victreebel's best moveset is Acid (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 14.4 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Victreebel's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Victreebel takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Victreebel's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Victreebel reaches 2,748 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,431 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 Victreebel?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Victreebel shows 1,389 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,736 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 Victreebel in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Victreebel spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Victreebel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Victreebel 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.