Shadow Voltorb

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Moves Analysis
Shadow Voltorb CP Chart
Shadow Voltorb in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
Pokédex information
Evolution Chart
Shadow Voltorb family
Sprites
Shadow Voltorb Pokédex entries
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

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 recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Spark / Discharge. Shadow Voltorb encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shadow Voltorb is available! ✨

Shadow Voltorb Stats and Max CP

109 ATK

111 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1141 CP

Lvl 40

1010 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

721 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

577 CP

Lvl 15 Research

432 CP

Shadow Voltorb's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shadow Voltorb Type Chart

Shadow Voltorb takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Shadow Voltorb takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Voltorb best moveset

Spark + Discharge

Spark

Discharge

Shadow Voltorb's best moveset is Spark and Discharge, with 5.72 DPS (damage per second) and 37.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

Simulation settings

Opponent

A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.

Selected opponent

Dummy boss

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Spark	Discharge	5.72	37.6	4.15
2.	Spark	Thunderbolt	5.51	36.1	3.99
3.	Tackle	Discharge	5.45	35.7	3.94
4.	Tackle	Thunderbolt	5.16	33.9	3.74
5.	Spark	Gyro Ball	4.90	32.2	3.55
6.	Spark	Signal Beam *	4.88	32.0	3.54
7.	Tackle	Gyro Ball	4.76	31.3	3.45
8.	Tackle	Signal Beam *	4.75	31.2	3.44

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Fast Attacks

Spark460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Water
62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

Effects
Spark has no special effects.
See Spark details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Signal Beam *75503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
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 ↗
Discharge65332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Water
62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 40

Effects
Discharge has no special effects.
See Discharge details page ↗
Thunderbolt80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Water
62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Thunderbolt has no special effects.
See Thunderbolt details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Gyro Ball has no special effects.
See Gyro Ball details page ↗

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.7s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.1s

Damage	55
Energy	40

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More 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).

Shadow Voltorb in the meta

PvE Analysis

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PvP Analysis

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Pokédex information

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 Catch Rate	50%
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Voltorb	50 Candy	Electrode

Voltorb evolves into Electrode which costs 50 Candy.

More information

Shadow Voltorb family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Voltorb in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Shadow Hisuian Voltorb

Shadow Hisuian Electrode

Shadow Voltorb

Shadow Electrode

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

How to purify Shadow Voltorb

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charge Move	Frustration
Purified Charge Move	Return

Shadow Voltorb 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 CP	1141 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	399 CP - 432 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	532 CP - 577 CP
Eggs	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

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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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 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.

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

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Voltorb

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

Electric

More 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 and Power Up Costs

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%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	41.85%	46.39%	55.65%	63.32%
No Berry	Curve	60.21%	65.35%	74.90%	81.82%
Razz Berry	-	55.65%	60.75%	70.47%	77.78%
Razz Berry	Curve	74.90%	79.60%	87.43%	92.25%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	62.31%	67.44%	76.86%	83.56%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	80.96%	85.16%	91.69%	95.35%
Golden Razz Berry	-	74.21%	78.96%	86.90%	91.85%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	90.01%	92.93%	96.84%	98.59%

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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:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Shadow Voltorb Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	624,000	406	360
LVL 40	336,000	406	12
LVL 35	228,000	274	-
LVL 30	150,000	185	-
LVL 25	96,000	136	-
LVL 20	57,000	97	-
LVL 15	30,600	67	-
LVL 10	13,200	38	-
LVL 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.

Complete Shadow Voltorb Power Up Costs Table

LVL	Power Ups	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL	Total Stardust	Total Candy	Total Candy XL
1	1	240	2	-	240	2	-
1.5	2	240	2	-	480	4	-
2	3	240	2	-	720	6	-
2.5	4	240	2	-	960	8	-
3	5	480	2	-	1,440	10	-
3.5	6	480	2	-	1,920	12	-
4	7	480	2	-	2,400	14	-
4.5	8	480	2	-	2,880	16	-
5	9	720	2	-	3,600	18	-
5.5	10	720	2	-	4,320	20	-
6	11	720	2	-	5,040	22	-
6.5	12	720	2	-	5,760	24	-
7	13	960	2	-	6,720	26	-
7.5	14	960	2	-	7,680	28	-
8	15	960	2	-	8,640	30	-
8.5	16	960	2	-	9,600	32	-
9	17	1,200	2	-	10,800	34	-
9.5	18	1,200	2	-	12,000	36	-
10	19	1,200	2	-	13,200	38	-
10.5	20	1,200	2	-	14,400	40	-
11	21	1,560	3	-	15,960	43	-
11.5	22	1,560	3	-	17,520	46	-
12	23	1,560	3	-	19,080	49	-
12.5	24	1,560	3	-	20,640	52	-
13	25	1,920	3	-	22,560	55	-
13.5	26	1,920	3	-	24,480	58	-
14	27	1,920	3	-	26,400	61	-
14.5	28	1,920	3	-	28,320	64	-
15	29	2,280	3	-	30,600	67	-
15.5	30	2,280	3	-	32,880	70	-
16	31	2,280	3	-	35,160	73	-
16.5	32	2,280	3	-	37,440	76	-
17	33	2,640	3	-	40,080	79	-
17.5	34	2,640	3	-	42,720	82	-
18	35	2,640	3	-	45,360	85	-
18.5	36	2,640	3	-	48,000	88	-
19	37	3,000	3	-	51,000	91	-
19.5	38	3,000	3	-	54,000	94	-
20	39	3,000	3	-	57,000	97	-
20.5	40	3,000	3	-	60,000	100	-
21	41	3,600	4	-	63,600	104	-
21.5	42	3,600	4	-	67,200	108	-
22	43	3,600	4	-	70,800	112	-
22.5	44	3,600	4	-	74,400	116	-
23	45	4,200	4	-	78,600	120	-
23.5	46	4,200	4	-	82,800	124	-
24	47	4,200	4	-	87,000	128	-
24.5	48	4,200	4	-	91,200	132	-
25	49	4,800	4	-	96,000	136	-
25.5	50	4,800	4	-	100,800	140	-
26	51	4,800	5	-	105,600	145	-
26.5	52	4,800	5	-	110,400	150	-
27	53	5,400	5	-	115,800	155	-
27.5	54	5,400	5	-	121,200	160	-
28	55	5,400	5	-	126,600	165	-
28.5	56	5,400	5	-	132,000	170	-
29	57	6,000	5	-	138,000	175	-
29.5	58	6,000	5	-	144,000	180	-
30	59	6,000	5	-	150,000	185	-
30.5	60	6,000	5	-	156,000	190	-
31	61	7,200	8	-	163,200	198	-
31.5	62	7,200	8	-	170,400	206	-
32	63	7,200	8	-	177,600	214	-
32.5	64	7,200	8	-	184,800	222	-
33	65	8,400	10	-	193,200	232	-
33.5	66	8,400	10	-	201,600	242	-
34	67	8,400	10	-	210,000	252	-
34.5	68	8,400	10	-	218,400	262	-
35	69	9,600	12	-	228,000	274	-
35.5	70	9,600	12	-	237,600	286	-
36	71	9,600	12	-	247,200	298	-
36.5	72	9,600	12	-	256,800	310	-
37	73	10,800	15	-	267,600	325	-
37.5	74	10,800	15	-	278,400	340	-
38	75	10,800	15	-	289,200	355	-
38.5	76	10,800	15	-	300,000	370	-
39	77	12,000	18	-	312,000	388	-
39.5	78	12,000	18	-	324,000	406	-
40	79	12,000	-	12	336,000	406	12
40.5	80	12,000	-	12	348,000	406	24
41	81	13,200	-	12	361,200	406	36
41.5	82	13,200	-	12	374,400	406	48
42	83	13,200	-	15	387,600	406	63
42.5	84	13,200	-	15	400,800	406	78
43	85	14,400	-	15	415,200	406	93
43.5	86	14,400	-	15	429,600	406	108
44	87	14,400	-	18	444,000	406	126
44.5	88	14,400	-	18	458,400	406	144
45	89	15,600	-	18	474,000	406	162
45.5	90	15,600	-	18	489,600	406	180
46	91	15,600	-	21	505,200	406	201
46.5	92	15,600	-	21	520,800	406	222
47	93	16,800	-	21	537,600	406	243
47.5	94	16,800	-	21	554,400	406	264
48	95	16,800	-	24	571,200	406	288
48.5	96	16,800	-	24	588,000	406	312
49	97	18,000	-	24	606,000	406	336
49.5	98	18,000	-	24	624,000	406	360

Sprites

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 Voltorb Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Usually found in power plants. Easily mistakenfor a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
Yellow	It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. Itwill self-destruct with very little stimulus.
Gold	It rolls to move. If the ground is uneven, a suddenjolt 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 discoveredthat 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 andthe 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 createdwhen 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.

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 5.723 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 37.564.

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's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

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 can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Voltorb Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Voltorb cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.