Shadow Stantler Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Stantler in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Stantler
Shadow Stantler is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with normal typing. Shadow Stantler's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Stantler can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Shadow Stantler is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Shadow Stantler resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Catching Shadow Stantler: After defeating Shadow Stantler, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1199 and 1267 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1492-1577 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Stantler from raids will have exactly 1267 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainers to beat Shadow Stantler?
Shadow Stantler can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Shadow Stantler weak to?
Shadow Stantler is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Stantler be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Stantler's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Stantler from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Stantler from raids will have 1267 CP at level 20, or 1577 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1199. If you see 1267 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Stantler worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Stantler is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Shadow Stantler?
For the best moveset for Shadow Stantler itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Stantler stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Shadow Stantler in raids?
Shadow Stantler is weather boosted during partly cloudy weather. When boosted, Shadow Stantler is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1492-1577 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.