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    Shadow Voltorb

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    • rain
    Shadow Voltorb is available in Pokémon GO
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    Shadow Voltorb is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Shadow Voltorb is weak to Ground-type moves.

    Shadow Voltorb's maximum Combat Power stat is 1141 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Spark and Discharge. Shadow Voltorb encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shadow Voltorb is not yet available.

    StatsStats

    Max CP1141 CP
    Attack109 ATK
    Defense111 DEF
    Stamina120 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedNo

    Shadow Voltorb Type Chart

    Shadow Voltorb takes increased damage from:Shadow Voltorb takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Ground
    Shadow Voltorb takes reduced damage from:Shadow Voltorb takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Electric
    • Flying
    • Steel

    Shadow Voltorb's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Electric Electric-type Attacker
    Spark / Discharge    		F TierExternal Link#188

    Shadow Voltorb's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Shadow Voltorb's best moveset is Spark and Discharge, with 6.06 DPS (damage per second) and 35.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
    • DPS6.06
    • TDO35.29
    • Weather
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.ElectricSpark ElectricDischarge 6.0635.38.9
        2.ElectricSpark ElectricThunderbolt 5.7433.58.4
        3.NormalTackle ElectricDischarge 5.7333.48.4
        4.NormalTackle ElectricThunderbolt 5.3531.17.8
        5.ElectricSpark SteelGyro Ball 5.1930.37.6
        6.ElectricSpark BugSignal Beam *5.1830.27.6
        7.NormalTackle SteelGyro Ball 5.0329.37.4
        8.NormalTackle BugSignal Beam *5.0229.27.3
        1 of 2
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Voltorb's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Voltorb's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Voltorb has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • ElectricSparkDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Spark
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7

          Effects
          Spark has no special effects.
          See Spark details page ↗
        • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Tackle
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy5
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Tackle has no special effects.
          See Tackle details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Discharge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Discharge has no special effects.
          See Discharge details page ↗
        • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Thunderbolt has no special effects.
          See Thunderbolt details page ↗
        • BugSignal Beam *Damage75Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage75
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Signal Beam details page ↗
        • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy60

          Effects
          Gyro Ball has no special effects.
          See Gyro Ball details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Shadow Voltorb's has 1141 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Voltorb obtained from Raids can be encountered from 498 CP to 577 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 622 CP to 721 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Voltorb can be found in the 399 CP to 432 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP1141 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch399 CP - 432 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs532 CP - 577 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids498 CP - 577 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        622 CP - 721 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Voltorb Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        114 CP244 CP375 CP
        4105 CP5136 CP6166 CP
        7197 CP8227 CP9258 CP
        10288 CP11317 CP12346 CP
        13375 CP14404 CP15432 CP
        16461 CP17490 CP18519 CP
        19548 CP20577 CP21606 CP
        22634 CP23663 CP24692 CP
        25721 CP26750 CP27779 CP
        28808 CP29836 CP30865 CP
        31880 CP32894 CP33909 CP
        34923 CP35937 CP36952 CP
        37966 CP38981 CP39995 CP
        401010 CP411022 CP421035 CP
        431048 CP441061 CP451075 CP
        461088 CP471101 CP481114 CP
        491128 CP501141 CP

        Shadow Voltorb in the meta

        Shadow Voltorb in the meta

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        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Voltorb

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        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Voltorb's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Voltorb.

        Electric Electric

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega 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
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Voltorb in Pokémon GO is 41.85%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 74.90% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 87.43%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-41.85%46.39%55.65%63.32%
                Curve60.21%65.35%74.90%81.82%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-55.65%60.75%70.47%77.78%
                Curve74.90%79.60%87.43%92.25%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 62.31%67.44%76.86%83.56%
                Curve80.96%85.16%91.69%95.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 74.21%78.96%86.90%91.85%
                Curve90.01%92.93%96.84%98.59%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Voltorb, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Kanto
                Pokédex Number#100
                Height0.5 m
                Weight10.4 kg
                RegionGeneration 1
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate50%
                Base Flee Rate10%
                Catch rewards
                Candy3
                Stardust100
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy50
                Stardust50000

                Size information

                No size information available for this Pokémon

                Encounter data

                No encounter data available

                How to purify Shadow Voltorb

                Purification cost3 Candy
                3000 Stardust
                Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
                Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

                Shadow Voltorb Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueUsually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
                YellowIt is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
                GoldIt rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
                SilverIt was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
                CrystalDuring the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its compo­ nents are not found in nature.
                RubyVOLTORB was first sighted at a company that manufactures POKé BALLS. The link between that sighting and the fact that this POKéMON looks very similar to a POKé BALL remains a mystery.
                SapphireVOLTORB is extremely sensitive - it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a POKé BALL was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
                EmeraldIt bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution.
                FireRedA life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT.
                LeafGreenUsually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch.
                HeartGoldIt rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode.
                SoulSilverIt was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
                Black 2, White 2It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact.
                XIt was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection.
                YUsually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
                Omega RubyVoltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
                Alpha SapphireVoltorb is extremely sensitive—it explodes at the slightest of shocks. It is rumored that it was first created when a Poké Ball was exposed to a powerful pulse of energy.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!It is said to camouflage itself as a Poké Ball. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.
                Legends: ArceusAn enigmatic Pokémon that happens to bear a resemblance to a Poké Ball. When excited, it discharges the electric current it has stored in its belly, then lets out a great, uproarious laugh.

                Sprites

                Photobomb

                Regular and Shiny Shadow Voltorb

                Shadow Voltorb high resolution sprites

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Voltorb. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                Shadow VoltorbShadow VoltorbShadow VoltorbShadow Voltorb

                List of Shadow Voltorb costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Shadow Voltorb costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Voltorb’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Electric-type Pokémon, Shadow Voltorb is weak to Ground-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Voltorb in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Voltorb in Pokémon GO are Spark and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.058 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 35.286.

                How does Shadow Voltorb perform in Raids?

                Shadow Voltorb's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Shadow Voltorb rank as a Electric-type attacker?

                Shadow Voltorb is an F-Tier Electric-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Voltorb?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Voltorb: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

                What is Shadow Voltorb’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Shadow Voltorb’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1010 CP and 1141 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Voltorb be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Voltorb cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Voltorb Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Voltorb cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.