Vine Whip + Power Whip
Shadow Bulbasaur's best moveset is Vine Whip and Power Whip, with 8.27 DPS (damage per second) and 65.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.
Shadow Bulbasaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,115 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shadow Bulbasaur takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Shadow Bulbasaur takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Electric62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 6.29 | 8.27 | 65.3 |
| 2. | Vine Whip | Sludge Bomb | 6.16 | 8.09 | 64.0 |
| 3. | Vine Whip | Seed Bomb | 6.05 | 7.95 | 62.9 |
| 4. |  Tackle | Power Whip | 5.28 | 6.94 | 54.8 |
| 5. | Tackle | Sludge Bomb | 5.15 | 6.77 | 53.5 |
| 6. | Tackle | Seed Bomb | 5.12 | 6.74 | 53.2 |
| 7. | Vine Whip | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| 8. | Tackle | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Vine Whip
6
5
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Tackle550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Power Whip90502.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Seed Bomb55332.0s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Shadow Bulbasaur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Bulbasaur's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Bulbasaur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Bulbasaur reaches a maximum of 1,115 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 554–637 CP, rising to 692–796 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 442–477 CP.
 Max CP | 1115 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 442 CP - 477 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 590 CP - 637 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 554 CP - 637 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 692 CP - 796 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Bulbasaur Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 CP | 2 | 49 CP | 3 | 83 CP |
| 4 | 116 CP | 5 | 150 CP | 6 | 184 CP |
| 7 | 217 CP | 8 | 251 CP | 9 | 285 CP |
| 10 | 318 CP | 11 | 350 CP | 12 | 382 CP |
| 13 | 414 CP | 14 | 446 CP | 15 | 477 CP |
| 16 | 509 CP | 17 | 541 CP | 18 | 573 CP |
| 19 | 605 CP | 20 | 637 CP | 21 | 669 CP |
| 22 | 700 CP | 23 | 732 CP | 24 | 764 CP |
| 25 | 796 CP | 26 | 828 CP | 27 | 860 CP |
| 28 | 892 CP | 29 | 923 CP | 30 | 955 CP |
| 31 | 971 CP | 32 | 987 CP | 33 | 1003 CP |
| 34 | 1019 CP | 35 | 1035 CP | 36 | 1051 CP |
| 37 | 1067 CP | 38 | 1083 CP | 39 | 1099 CP |
| 40 | 1115 CP | 41 | 1129 CP | 42 | 1143 CP |
| 43 | 1157 CP | 44 | 1172 CP | 45 | 1186 CP |
| 46 | 1201 CP | 47 | 1215 CP | 48 | 1230 CP |
| 49 | 1245 CP | 50 | 1260 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Bulbasaur's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Bulbasaur.
Grass PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #1 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 6.9 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 10% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Bulbasaur |
|  Ivysaur |
| Ivysaur |
|  Venusaur |
| Venusaur |
|  Mega Venusaur |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Dynamax Bulbasaur
Dynamax Ivysaur
Dynamax Venusaur
Gigantamax Venusaur
Mega Venusaur
Shadow Bulbasaur
Shadow Ivysaur
Shadow Venusaur| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Bulbasaur Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Bulbasaur from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Bulbasaur. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Shadow Bulbasaur costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON. |
| Yellow | It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy. |
| Gold | The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows. |
| Silver | It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger. |
| Crystal | While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | BULBASAUR can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger. |
| Emerald | BULBASAUR can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger. |
| FireRed | There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this POKéMON is born. The seed slowly grows larger. |
| LeafGreen | A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back. |
| HeartGold | The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows. |
| SoulSilver | It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger. |
| X | A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon. |
| Y | For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun’s rays, the seed grows progressively larger. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy. |
| Sword | There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger. |
| Shield | While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow. |
The best moves for Shadow Bulbasaur in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Power Whip. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.27 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 65.3.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Grass and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.
Shadow Bulbasaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,115 CP and 1,260 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Bulbasaur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Bulbasaur cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Bulbasaur: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Shadow Bulbasaur
Shiny Shadow Bulbasaur
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