Shadow Voltorb is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,010 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Spark / Discharge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Raid Attacker
Shadow Voltorb takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Shadow Voltorb takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Spark | Discharge | 4.86 | 6.48 | 48.2 |
| 2. | Spark | Thunderbolt | 4.74 | 6.33 | 47.1 |
| 3. |  Tackle | Discharge | 4.66 | 6.21 | 46.2 |
| 4. | Tackle | Thunderbolt | 4.49 | 5.99 | 44.5 |
| 5. | Spark |  Gyro Ball | 4.09 | 5.46 | 40.6 |
| 6. | Spark |  Signal Beam | 4.07 | 5.43 | 40.4 |
| 7. | Tackle | Gyro Ball | 3.99 | 5.32 | 39.6 |
| 8. | Tackle | Signal Beam | 3.97 | 5.30 | 39.4 |
Spark
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
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 |
Signal Beam *75503.0s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialSignal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:
Discharge65332.5s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.1s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Thunderbolt80502.5s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
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 |
Gyro Ball85503.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 3.2s - 3.5s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Shadow Voltorb's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 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 Voltorb has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Voltorb reaches a maximum of 1,010 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 498–577 CP, rising to 622–721 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 399–432 CP.
 Max CP | 1010 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 399 CP - 432 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 532 CP - 577 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 498 CP - 577 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 622 CP - 721 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Voltorb 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 | 14 CP | 2 | 44 CP | 3 | 75 CP |
| 4 | 105 CP | 5 | 136 CP | 6 | 166 CP |
| 7 | 197 CP | 8 | 227 CP | 9 | 258 CP |
| 10 | 288 CP | 11 | 317 CP | 12 | 346 CP |
| 13 | 375 CP | 14 | 404 CP | 15 | 432 CP |
| 16 | 461 CP | 17 | 490 CP | 18 | 519 CP |
| 19 | 548 CP | 20 | 577 CP | 21 | 606 CP |
| 22 | 634 CP | 23 | 663 CP | 24 | 692 CP |
| 25 | 721 CP | 26 | 750 CP | 27 | 779 CP |
| 28 | 808 CP | 29 | 836 CP | 30 | 865 CP |
| 31 | 880 CP | 32 | 894 CP | 33 | 909 CP |
| 34 | 923 CP | 35 | 937 CP | 36 | 952 CP |
| 37 | 966 CP | 38 | 981 CP | 39 | 995 CP |
| 40 | 1010 CP | 41 | 1022 CP | 42 | 1035 CP |
| 43 | 1048 CP | 44 | 1061 CP | 45 | 1075 CP |
| 46 | 1088 CP | 47 | 1101 CP | 48 | 1114 CP |
| 49 | 1128 CP | 50 | 1141 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Voltorb's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Voltorb.
ElectricMega 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 | #100 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 10.4 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 | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Voltorb in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Voltorb
Electrode
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Hisuian Voltorb
Shadow Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Voltorb
Shadow Electrode| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| 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 Voltorb Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Voltorb 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 Voltorb in Pokémon GO.
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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people. |
| Yellow | It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus. |
| Gold | It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode. |
| Silver | It was discovered when POKé BALLS were introduced. It is said that there is some connection. |
| Crystal | During the study of this POKéMON, it was discovered that its compo nents are not found in nature. |
| Ruby | VOLTORB 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. |
| Sapphire | VOLTORB 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. |
| Emerald | It bears an uncanny and unexplained resemblance to a POKé BALL. Because it explodes at the slightest shock, even veteran TRAINERS treat it with caution. |
| FireRed | A life-form whose identity is unknown. It is said to SCREECH or suddenly SELFDESTRUCT. |
| LeafGreen | Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, it has zapped many people. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on touch. |
| HeartGold | It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a sudden jolt from hitting a bump can cause it to explode. |
| SoulSilver | It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It looks just like a Poké Ball. It is dangerous because it may electrocute or explode on contact. |
| X | It was discovered when Poké Balls were introduced. It is said that there is some connection. |
| Y | Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people. |
| Omega Ruby | Voltorb 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 Sapphire | Voltorb 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: Arceus | An 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. |
The best moves for Shadow Voltorb in Pokémon GO are Spark and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.48 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.2.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.
Shadow Voltorb’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,010 CP and 1,141 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Voltorb can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Voltorb cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Voltorb: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
Regular Shadow Voltorb
Shiny Shadow Voltorb
