Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Futuresight
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Futuresight costs 100 energy for 115 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Xatu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 501
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,250 CP
Shadow Xatu moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash Best STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Futuresight Best STAB | Psychic | 115 | 100 | 2.5s | 46 | 1.15 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Futuresight | Psychic | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Xatu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Xatu 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 | 54 | 1,891 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 54 | 2,048 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,213 | 1,281 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,510 | 1,594 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,213 | 1,281 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 917 | 969 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,213 | 1,281 |
Is Shadow Xatu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Xatu 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 (192), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 97 |
| Lv 3 | 163 |
| Lv 4 | 229 |
| Lv 5 | 295 |
| Lv 6 | 361 |
| Lv 7 | 427 |
| Lv 8 | 493 |
| Lv 9 | 559 |
| Lv 10 | 625 |
| Lv 11 | 688 |
| Lv 12 | 750 |
| Lv 13 | 813 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 875 |
| Lv 15 | 938 |
| Lv 16 | 1,000 |
| Lv 17 | 1,063 |
| Lv 18 | 1,125 |
| Lv 19 | 1,188 |
| Lv 20 | 1,250 |
| Lv 21 | 1,313 |
| Lv 22 | 1,375 |
| Lv 23 | 1,438 |
| Lv 24 | 1,500 |
| Lv 25 | 1,563 |
| Lv 26 | 1,625 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,688 |
| Lv 28 | 1,751 |
| Lv 29 | 1,813 |
| Lv 30 | 1,876 |
| Lv 31 | 1,907 |
| Lv 32 | 1,938 |
| Lv 33 | 1,969 |
| Lv 34 | 2,001 |
| Lv 35 | 2,032 |
| Lv 36 | 2,063 |
| Lv 37 | 2,094 |
| Lv 38 | 2,126 |
| Lv 39 | 2,157 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,188 |
| Lv 41 | 2,216 |
| Lv 42 | 2,244 |
| Lv 43 | 2,272 |
| Lv 44 | 2,300 |
| Lv 45 | 2,329 |
| Lv 46 | 2,357 |
| Lv 47 | 2,386 |
| Lv 48 | 2,415 |
| Lv 49 | 2,444 |
| Lv 50 | 2,474 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0178
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0178_POKEMON_XATU_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Xatu in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Xatu's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Futuresight (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Xatu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Xatu takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Xatu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Xatu reaches 2,474 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,188 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 Xatu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Xatu shows 1,250 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,563 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 Xatu in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Xatu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Xatu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Xatu 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.