Shadow Wailmer Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,659, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Wailmer good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,659 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Wailmer in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Wailmer's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer is a Water-type Pokemon weak to Electric, Grass-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Wailmer, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Wailmer resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Wailmer's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer's maximum CP is 1,659 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,468 at level 40. Its base stats are 136 Attack, 68 Defense, and 277 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 481. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Wailmer?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Wailmer has 838 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1048 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,659 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Wailmer showing 838 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Wailmer in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Wailmer from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Wailmer as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Wailmer be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Wailmer availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Rollout Heavy Slam

Heavy Slam costs 50 energy for 70 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Wailmer takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Electric1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists

Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 136

Defense 68

Stamina 277

Stat total: 481
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 838 CP

Shadow Wailmer moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Rollout Best	Rock	15	19	1.5s	10	12.7
Splash STAB	Water	0	17	1.5s	0	11.3
Water Gun STAB	Water	5	5	0.5s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Body Slam	Normal	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Heavy Slam Best	Steel	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Scald STAB	Water	75	50	3.5s	21.4	1.50
Water Pulse STAB	Water	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Rollout	Rock	7	13	2	3.50	6.50
Splash	Water	0	12	3	0.00	4.00
Water Gun	Water	3	3	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Body Slam	Normal	55	35	1.57	—
Heavy Slam	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Scald	Water	85	50	1.70	Buff / debuff
Water Pulse	Water	80	50	1.60	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Rollout (10 DPS); Rollout builds energy fastest (12.7 EPS).

Evolution

Wailmer 400 Candy

Wailord

Family

Wailmer

Wailord

Shadow forms Shadow Wailmer Shadow Wailord

How to get Shadow Wailmer

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Wailmer 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	34	1,269
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	34	1,373
Raid Catch	Lv 20	799	859
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	994	1,069
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	799	859
Research Encounter	Lv 15	604	650
GO Battle League	Lv 20	799	859

Is Shadow Wailmer good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Wailmer has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (68 Defense / 277 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
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	20
Lv 2	65
Lv 3	109
Lv 4	153
Lv 5	198
Lv 6	242
Lv 7	286
Lv 8	330
Lv 9	375
Lv 10	419
Lv 11	461
Lv 12	503
Lv 13	545

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	587
Lv 15	629
Lv 16	671
Lv 17	713
Lv 18	755
Lv 19	797
Lv 20	838
Lv 21	880
Lv 22	922
Lv 23	964
Lv 24	1,006
Lv 25	1,048
Lv 26	1,090

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,132
Lv 28	1,174
Lv 29	1,216
Lv 30	1,258
Lv 31	1,279
Lv 32	1,300
Lv 33	1,321
Lv 34	1,342
Lv 35	1,363
Lv 36	1,384
Lv 37	1,405
Lv 38	1,426
Lv 39	1,447

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,468
Lv 41	1,486
Lv 42	1,505
Lv 43	1,524
Lv 44	1,543
Lv 45	1,562
Lv 46	1,581
Lv 47	1,601
Lv 48	1,620
Lv 49	1,640
Lv 50	1,659

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0320
Form: Shadow
Height: 2.01 m
Weight: 130.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0320_POKEMON_WAILMER_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Wailmer in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer's best moveset is Rollout (fast) with Heavy Slam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Wailmer's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Wailmer's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer reaches 1,659 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,468 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 Wailmer?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Wailmer shows 838 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,048 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 Wailmer in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Wailmer spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Wailmer be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Wailmer 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.

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