Shadow Vikavolt
Bug/Electric-type, Generation 7. Ranked #12 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite X Scissor 15.8 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Vikavolt takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 596
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,781 CP
Shadow Vikavolt moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Volt Switch STAB Elite | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Vikavolt runs Bug Bite with X Scissor — 15.8 DPS and 305 TDO as a Bug-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Bug Bite and Fly.
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Vikavolt places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #12 | B | 15.8 | 305 | Bug Bite X Scissor |
| Flying | #13 | A | 17.4 | 336 | Bug Bite Fly |
| Ground | #17 | C | 16.0 | 309 | Mud Slap Fly |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Vikavolt
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Vikavolt knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 79 | 2,694 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 79 | 2,917 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,743 | 1,825 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,168 | 2,271 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,743 | 1,825 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,318 | 1,380 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,743 | 1,825 |
Is Shadow Vikavolt good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #12 makes Shadow Vikavolt a useful Bug-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Bug bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (254), 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 44 |
| Lv 2 | 138 |
| Lv 3 | 232 |
| Lv 4 | 326 |
| Lv 5 | 420 |
| Lv 6 | 514 |
| Lv 7 | 608 |
| Lv 8 | 702 |
| Lv 9 | 796 |
| Lv 10 | 890 |
| Lv 11 | 979 |
| Lv 12 | 1,069 |
| Lv 13 | 1,158 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,247 |
| Lv 15 | 1,336 |
| Lv 16 | 1,425 |
| Lv 17 | 1,514 |
| Lv 18 | 1,603 |
| Lv 19 | 1,692 |
| Lv 20 | 1,781 |
| Lv 21 | 1,870 |
| Lv 22 | 1,959 |
| Lv 23 | 2,048 |
| Lv 24 | 2,137 |
| Lv 25 | 2,226 |
| Lv 26 | 2,315 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,404 |
| Lv 28 | 2,494 |
| Lv 29 | 2,583 |
| Lv 30 | 2,672 |
| Lv 31 | 2,716 |
| Lv 32 | 2,761 |
| Lv 33 | 2,805 |
| Lv 34 | 2,850 |
| Lv 35 | 2,894 |
| Lv 36 | 2,939 |
| Lv 37 | 2,983 |
| Lv 38 | 3,028 |
| Lv 39 | 3,072 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,117 |
| Lv 41 | 3,156 |
| Lv 42 | 3,196 |
| Lv 43 | 3,236 |
| Lv 44 | 3,277 |
| Lv 45 | 3,317 |
| Lv 46 | 3,358 |
| Lv 47 | 3,399 |
| Lv 48 | 3,440 |
| Lv 49 | 3,482 |
| Lv 50 | 3,524 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0738
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 45.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0738_POKEMON_VIKAVOLT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Vikavolt in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vikavolt's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with X Scissor (charged), worth 15.8 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Vikavolt's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vikavolt takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Vikavolt's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vikavolt reaches 3,524 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,117 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 Vikavolt?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Vikavolt shows 1,781 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,226 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 Vikavolt in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vikavolt spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Vikavolt be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Vikavolt 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.