Shadow Victreebel
Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.
Shadow Victreebel is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon (#71, Generation 1) that caps at 2,748 CP at level 50, built on 207/135/190 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.
It can chip in as a Poison-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.Its best all-round moveset is Acid paired with Sludge Bomb.
Defensively, it takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Ice and resists Grass, Electric and Fairy — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Acid
Sludge Bomb
Magical Leaf
Solar Beam
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Victreebel's best offensive moveset is Acid combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 14.4 DPS and 288 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #22, Tier C). Alternatively, Shadow Victreebel can serve as a Grass-type attacker with Magical Leaf and Solar Beam (#24, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Razor Leaf (13 DPS), while Magical Leaf generates energy the fastest (11.3 EPS).
Evolution
Raid Guide
Shadow Victreebel as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Victreebel is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Victreebel returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Victreebel from raids would have 1389 CP at level 20, or 1736 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Victreebel
Shadow Victreebel can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Victreebel is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Victreebel knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Victreebel as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Victreebel Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Victreebel in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Victreebel from raids or eggs will show 1,389 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Victreebel is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 532. With its high Attack stat (207), Shadow Victreebel is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Shadow Victreebel. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Victreebel's performance.
Shadow Victreebel's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Victreebel much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Victreebel?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Victreebel ranks #22 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 2,748 and base stats of 207/135/190, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Victreebel is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.