Shadow Vulpix
Fire-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 321.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Weather Ball Fire
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Weather Ball Fire costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Vulpix takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 321
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 504 CP
Shadow Vulpix moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember Best STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Weather Ball Fire Best STAB | Fire | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Weather Ball Fire | Fire | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Vulpix
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 162 | 212 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 280 | 340 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 441 | 517 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 549 | 643 |
Is Shadow Vulpix good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Vulpix has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 39 |
| Lv 3 | 65 |
| Lv 4 | 92 |
| Lv 5 | 119 |
| Lv 6 | 145 |
| Lv 7 | 172 |
| Lv 8 | 199 |
| Lv 9 | 225 |
| Lv 10 | 252 |
| Lv 11 | 277 |
| Lv 12 | 303 |
| Lv 13 | 328 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 353 |
| Lv 15 | 378 |
| Lv 16 | 403 |
| Lv 17 | 429 |
| Lv 18 | 454 |
| Lv 19 | 479 |
| Lv 20 | 504 |
| Lv 21 | 530 |
| Lv 22 | 555 |
| Lv 23 | 580 |
| Lv 24 | 605 |
| Lv 25 | 631 |
| Lv 26 | 656 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 681 |
| Lv 28 | 706 |
| Lv 29 | 732 |
| Lv 30 | 757 |
| Lv 31 | 770 |
| Lv 32 | 782 |
| Lv 33 | 795 |
| Lv 34 | 807 |
| Lv 35 | 820 |
| Lv 36 | 833 |
| Lv 37 | 845 |
| Lv 38 | 858 |
| Lv 39 | 870 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 883 |
| Lv 41 | 894 |
| Lv 42 | 906 |
| Lv 43 | 917 |
| Lv 44 | 928 |
| Lv 45 | 940 |
| Lv 46 | 951 |
| Lv 47 | 963 |
| Lv 48 | 975 |
| Lv 49 | 987 |
| Lv 50 | 998 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0037
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 9.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0037_POKEMON_VULPIX_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Vulpix in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vulpix's best moveset is Ember with Weather Ball Fire. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Vulpix's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vulpix takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Shadow Vulpix's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vulpix reaches 998 CP at level 50 and 883 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Vulpix: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Vulpix?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Vulpix shows 199 CP (level 8), or 328 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 504 CP, or 631 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Vulpix in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Vulpix is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Vulpix with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.