Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Acid Sludge Bomb 13.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Vileplume takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 550
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,462 CP
Shadow Vileplume moves
2 fast · 4 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 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | Fairy | 130 | 100 | 4.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Petal Blizzard STAB | Grass | 110 | 100 | 2.5s | 44 | 1.10 |
| 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 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | Fairy | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | Buff / debuff |
| Petal Blizzard | Grass | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Vileplume runs Acid with Sludge Bomb — 13.6 DPS and 259 TDO as a Poison-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Acid builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Vileplume places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #28 | C | 13.6 | 259 | Acid Sludge Bomb |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Vileplume
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Vileplume 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 | 64 | 2,212 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 64 | 2,395 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,425 | 1,499 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,773 | 1,865 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,425 | 1,499 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,078 | 1,133 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,425 | 1,499 |
Is Shadow Vileplume good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #28 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Vileplume is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (202), 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 4 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 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 113 |
| Lv 3 | 190 |
| Lv 4 | 268 |
| Lv 5 | 345 |
| Lv 6 | 422 |
| Lv 7 | 499 |
| Lv 8 | 577 |
| Lv 9 | 654 |
| Lv 10 | 731 |
| Lv 11 | 804 |
| Lv 12 | 877 |
| Lv 13 | 950 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,024 |
| Lv 15 | 1,097 |
| Lv 16 | 1,170 |
| Lv 17 | 1,243 |
| Lv 18 | 1,316 |
| Lv 19 | 1,389 |
| Lv 20 | 1,462 |
| Lv 21 | 1,535 |
| Lv 22 | 1,609 |
| Lv 23 | 1,682 |
| Lv 24 | 1,755 |
| Lv 25 | 1,828 |
| Lv 26 | 1,901 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,974 |
| Lv 28 | 2,047 |
| Lv 29 | 2,121 |
| Lv 30 | 2,194 |
| Lv 31 | 2,230 |
| Lv 32 | 2,267 |
| Lv 33 | 2,303 |
| Lv 34 | 2,340 |
| Lv 35 | 2,377 |
| Lv 36 | 2,413 |
| Lv 37 | 2,450 |
| Lv 38 | 2,486 |
| Lv 39 | 2,523 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,559 |
| Lv 41 | 2,592 |
| Lv 42 | 2,624 |
| Lv 43 | 2,657 |
| Lv 44 | 2,691 |
| Lv 45 | 2,724 |
| Lv 46 | 2,757 |
| Lv 47 | 2,791 |
| Lv 48 | 2,825 |
| Lv 49 | 2,859 |
| Lv 50 | 2,893 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0045
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 18.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0045_POKEMON_VILEPLUME_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Vileplume in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vileplume's best moveset is Acid (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 13.6 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Vileplume's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vileplume 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 Vileplume's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vileplume reaches 2,893 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,559 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 Vileplume?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Vileplume shows 1,462 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,828 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 Vileplume in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vileplume spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Vileplume be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Vileplume 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.