Shadow Zweilous
Dark/Dragon-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 470.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Dark Pulse
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dark Pulse costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Zweilous takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 470
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,051 CP
Shadow Zweilous moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Dark Pulse Best STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Zweilous
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Zweilous knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 44 | 1,589 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,721 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,015 | 1,077 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,262 | 1,340 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,015 | 1,077 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 767 | 814 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,015 | 1,077 |
Is Shadow Zweilous good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Zweilous 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 (135 Defense / 176 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 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 Fog and 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 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 81 |
| Lv 3 | 137 |
| Lv 4 | 192 |
| Lv 5 | 248 |
| Lv 6 | 303 |
| Lv 7 | 359 |
| Lv 8 | 414 |
| Lv 9 | 470 |
| Lv 10 | 525 |
| Lv 11 | 578 |
| Lv 12 | 630 |
| Lv 13 | 683 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 735 |
| Lv 15 | 788 |
| Lv 16 | 840 |
| Lv 17 | 893 |
| Lv 18 | 946 |
| Lv 19 | 998 |
| Lv 20 | 1,051 |
| Lv 21 | 1,103 |
| Lv 22 | 1,156 |
| Lv 23 | 1,208 |
| Lv 24 | 1,261 |
| Lv 25 | 1,313 |
| Lv 26 | 1,366 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,419 |
| Lv 28 | 1,471 |
| Lv 29 | 1,524 |
| Lv 30 | 1,576 |
| Lv 31 | 1,603 |
| Lv 32 | 1,629 |
| Lv 33 | 1,655 |
| Lv 34 | 1,681 |
| Lv 35 | 1,708 |
| Lv 36 | 1,734 |
| Lv 37 | 1,760 |
| Lv 38 | 1,786 |
| Lv 39 | 1,813 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,839 |
| Lv 41 | 1,862 |
| Lv 42 | 1,886 |
| Lv 43 | 1,909 |
| Lv 44 | 1,933 |
| Lv 45 | 1,957 |
| Lv 46 | 1,981 |
| Lv 47 | 2,006 |
| Lv 48 | 2,030 |
| Lv 49 | 2,054 |
| Lv 50 | 2,079 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0634
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 50.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0634_POKEMON_ZWEILOUS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Zweilous in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zweilous's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Dark Pulse (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Zweilous's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zweilous takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Fairy (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Zweilous's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zweilous reaches 2,079 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,839 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 Zweilous?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Zweilous shows 1,051 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,313 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 Zweilous in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zweilous spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Zweilous be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Zweilous 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.