Shadow Watchog
Normal-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 459.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Grass Knot
Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Watchog takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 459
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,039 CP
Shadow Watchog moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Hyper Fang STAB | Normal | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Watchog
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Watchog 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 | 44 | 1,572 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,702 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,003 | 1,065 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,248 | 1,325 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,003 | 1,065 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 759 | 805 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,003 | 1,065 |
Is Shadow Watchog good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Watchog 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (165), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly 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 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 190 |
| Lv 5 | 245 |
| Lv 6 | 300 |
| Lv 7 | 355 |
| Lv 8 | 410 |
| Lv 9 | 464 |
| Lv 10 | 519 |
| Lv 11 | 571 |
| Lv 12 | 623 |
| Lv 13 | 675 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 727 |
| Lv 15 | 779 |
| Lv 16 | 831 |
| Lv 17 | 883 |
| Lv 18 | 935 |
| Lv 19 | 987 |
| Lv 20 | 1,039 |
| Lv 21 | 1,091 |
| Lv 22 | 1,143 |
| Lv 23 | 1,195 |
| Lv 24 | 1,247 |
| Lv 25 | 1,299 |
| Lv 26 | 1,351 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,403 |
| Lv 28 | 1,455 |
| Lv 29 | 1,507 |
| Lv 30 | 1,559 |
| Lv 31 | 1,585 |
| Lv 32 | 1,611 |
| Lv 33 | 1,637 |
| Lv 34 | 1,663 |
| Lv 35 | 1,689 |
| Lv 36 | 1,715 |
| Lv 37 | 1,741 |
| Lv 38 | 1,767 |
| Lv 39 | 1,793 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,819 |
| Lv 41 | 1,842 |
| Lv 42 | 1,865 |
| Lv 43 | 1,888 |
| Lv 44 | 1,912 |
| Lv 45 | 1,935 |
| Lv 46 | 1,959 |
| Lv 47 | 1,983 |
| Lv 48 | 2,007 |
| Lv 49 | 2,032 |
| Lv 50 | 2,056 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0505
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 27.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0505_POKEMON_WATCHOG_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Watchog in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Watchog's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Watchog's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Watchog takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Watchog's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Watchog reaches 2,056 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,819 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 Watchog?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Watchog shows 1,039 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,299 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 Watchog in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Watchog spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Watchog be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Watchog 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.