Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Blizzard
Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Wailord takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 609
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,302 CP
Shadow Wailord moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Rock | 15 | 19 | 1.5s | 10 | 12.7 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Rock | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Rollout builds energy fastest (12.7 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Wailord
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Wailord 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 | 55 | 1,970 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 55 | 2,133 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,335 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,566 | 1,661 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,335 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 952 | 1,009 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,335 |
Is Shadow Wailord good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Wailord 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 (87 Defense / 347 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 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 169 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 307 |
| Lv 6 | 376 |
| Lv 7 | 445 |
| Lv 8 | 514 |
| Lv 9 | 582 |
| Lv 10 | 651 |
| Lv 11 | 716 |
| Lv 12 | 781 |
| Lv 13 | 847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 912 |
| Lv 15 | 977 |
| Lv 16 | 1,042 |
| Lv 17 | 1,107 |
| Lv 18 | 1,172 |
| Lv 19 | 1,237 |
| Lv 20 | 1,302 |
| Lv 21 | 1,368 |
| Lv 22 | 1,433 |
| Lv 23 | 1,498 |
| Lv 24 | 1,563 |
| Lv 25 | 1,628 |
| Lv 26 | 1,693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,759 |
| Lv 28 | 1,824 |
| Lv 29 | 1,889 |
| Lv 30 | 1,954 |
| Lv 31 | 1,987 |
| Lv 32 | 2,019 |
| Lv 33 | 2,052 |
| Lv 34 | 2,084 |
| Lv 35 | 2,117 |
| Lv 36 | 2,150 |
| Lv 37 | 2,182 |
| Lv 38 | 2,215 |
| Lv 39 | 2,247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,280 |
| Lv 41 | 2,309 |
| Lv 42 | 2,338 |
| Lv 43 | 2,367 |
| Lv 44 | 2,397 |
| Lv 45 | 2,426 |
| Lv 46 | 2,456 |
| Lv 47 | 2,486 |
| Lv 48 | 2,516 |
| Lv 49 | 2,547 |
| Lv 50 | 2,577 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0321
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 14.50 m
- Weight
- 398.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0321_POKEMON_WAILORD_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Wailord in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Wailord's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Wailord's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Wailord takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Wailord's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Wailord reaches 2,577 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,280 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 Wailord?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Wailord shows 1,302 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,628 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 Wailord in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Wailord spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Wailord be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Wailord 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.