Shadow Walrein
Ice/Water-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 600.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Waterfall Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Walrein takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 600
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,557 CP
Shadow Walrein moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath STAB | Ice | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
| Waterfall Best STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Powder Snow STAB Elite | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best STAB | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Icicle Spear STAB Elite | Ice | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath | Ice | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Waterfall | Water | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS). Icicle Spear is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Walrein
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Walrein 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 | 68 | 2,356 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 68 | 2,550 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,520 | 1,596 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,891 | 1,986 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,520 | 1,596 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,149 | 1,207 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,520 | 1,596 |
Is Shadow Walrein good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Walrein 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 (176 Defense / 242 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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 Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 120 |
| Lv 3 | 203 |
| Lv 4 | 285 |
| Lv 5 | 367 |
| Lv 6 | 449 |
| Lv 7 | 532 |
| Lv 8 | 614 |
| Lv 9 | 696 |
| Lv 10 | 779 |
| Lv 11 | 856 |
| Lv 12 | 934 |
| Lv 13 | 1,012 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,090 |
| Lv 15 | 1,168 |
| Lv 16 | 1,246 |
| Lv 17 | 1,324 |
| Lv 18 | 1,401 |
| Lv 19 | 1,479 |
| Lv 20 | 1,557 |
| Lv 21 | 1,635 |
| Lv 22 | 1,713 |
| Lv 23 | 1,791 |
| Lv 24 | 1,869 |
| Lv 25 | 1,947 |
| Lv 26 | 2,025 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,103 |
| Lv 28 | 2,180 |
| Lv 29 | 2,258 |
| Lv 30 | 2,336 |
| Lv 31 | 2,375 |
| Lv 32 | 2,414 |
| Lv 33 | 2,453 |
| Lv 34 | 2,492 |
| Lv 35 | 2,531 |
| Lv 36 | 2,570 |
| Lv 37 | 2,609 |
| Lv 38 | 2,648 |
| Lv 39 | 2,687 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,726 |
| Lv 41 | 2,760 |
| Lv 42 | 2,795 |
| Lv 43 | 2,830 |
| Lv 44 | 2,865 |
| Lv 45 | 2,901 |
| Lv 46 | 2,936 |
| Lv 47 | 2,972 |
| Lv 48 | 3,008 |
| Lv 49 | 3,045 |
| Lv 50 | 3,081 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0365
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 150.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0365_POKEMON_WALREIN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Walrein in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Walrein's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Walrein's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Walrein takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves. It resists Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Walrein's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Walrein reaches 3,081 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,726 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 Walrein?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Walrein shows 1,557 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,947 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 Walrein in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Walrein spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Walrein be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Walrein 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.