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Shadow Electrode is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,099 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Volt Switch / Thunderbolt. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Electrode takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Shadow Electrode takes reduced damage from:Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. |  Spark | Thunderbolt | 9.69 | 11.40 | 159.0 |
| 2. | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 9.68 | 11.39 | 158.9 |
| 3. | Spark | Discharge | 9.61 | 11.31 | 157.7 |
| 4. | Volt Switch | Discharge | 9.56 | 11.25 | 157.0 |
| 5. |  Tackle | Discharge | 9.33 | 10.98 | 153.2 |
| 6. | Tackle | Thunderbolt | 9.31 | 10.96 | 152.8 |
| 7. | Spark |  Foul Play | 8.60 | 10.12 | 141.1 |
| 8. | Volt Switch | Foul Play | 8.57 | 10.09 | 140.7 |
Spark
4
6
0.5s
Water
Grass
Electric
Dragon
Ground| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Volt Switch13201.5sWaterGrassElectricDragonGround| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16 |
Tackle *550.5s
Rock
Steel
Ghost| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Foul Play70502.0sGhost
Psychic
Fighting
Dark
Fairy| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Discharge65332.5sWaterGrassElectricDragonGround| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.1s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Thunderbolt80502.5sWaterGrassElectricDragonGround| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Hyper Beam1501004.0sRockSteelGhost| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.5s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Frustration10332.0sRockSteelGhost| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
More informationThe following chart shows Shadow Electrode's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Electrode'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 Electrode has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Electrode reaches a maximum of 2,099 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,084–1,199 CP, rising to 1,355–1,499 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 851–899 CP.
 Max CP | 2099 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 851 CP - 899 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1134 CP - 1199 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1084 CP - 1199 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1355 CP - 1499 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
More informationShadow Electrode 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 | 29 CP | 2 | 93 CP | 3 | 156 CP |
| 4 | 219 CP | 5 | 283 CP | 6 | 346 CP |
| 7 | 409 CP | 8 | 473 CP | 9 | 536 CP |
| 10 | 599 CP | 11 | 659 CP | 12 | 719 CP |
| 13 | 779 CP | 14 | 839 CP | 15 | 899 CP |
| 16 | 959 CP | 17 | 1019 CP | 18 | 1079 CP |
| 19 | 1139 CP | 20 | 1199 CP | 21 | 1259 CP |
| 22 | 1319 CP | 23 | 1379 CP | 24 | 1439 CP |
| 25 | 1499 CP | 26 | 1559 CP | 27 | 1619 CP |
| 28 | 1679 CP | 29 | 1739 CP | 30 | 1799 CP |
| 31 | 1829 CP | 32 | 1859 CP | 33 | 1889 CP |
| 34 | 1919 CP | 35 | 1949 CP | 36 | 1979 CP |
| 37 | 2009 CP | 38 | 2039 CP | 39 | 2069 CP |
| 40 | 2099 CP | 41 | 2125 CP | 42 | 2152 CP |
| 43 | 2179 CP | 44 | 2206 CP | 45 | 2234 CP |
| 46 | 2261 CP | 47 | 2289 CP | 48 | 2317 CP |
| 49 | 2345 CP | 50 | 2373 CP |
| Pokédex Number | #101 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 66.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Electrode's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Electrode.
ElectricMore informationMega 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
| 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 Electrode Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Electrode 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 Electrode in Pokémon GO.
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Electrode in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Voltorb
Electrode
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Hisuian Voltorb
Shadow Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Voltorb
Shadow ElectrodeNo size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 8s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 23s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Electrode. 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 | It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation. |
| Yellow | Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion. |
| Gold | It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding. |
| Silver | It stores an over flowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode. |
| Crystal | The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode. |
| Ruby | ELECTRODE eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this POKéMON exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity. |
| Sapphire | One of ELECTRODE’s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical POKéMON that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated. |
| Emerald | They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities. |
| FireRed | It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.” |
| LeafGreen | It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity. |
| HeartGold | It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding. |
| SoulSilver | It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode. |
| X | It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.” |
| Y | It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode. |
| Omega Ruby | Electrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity. |
| Alpha Sapphire | One of Electrode’s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical Pokémon that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion. |
| Legends: Arceus | The tissue on the surface of its body is curiously similar in composition to an Apricorn. When irritated, this Pokémon lets loose an electric current equal to 20 lightning bolts. |
As a Electric-type Pokémon, Shadow Electrode is weak to Ground-type moves.
The best moves for Shadow Electrode in Pokémon GO are Spark and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.4 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 159.035.
Shadow Electrode's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
Shadow Electrode is a C-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #94. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Electrode: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
Shadow Electrode’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2099 CP and 2373 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Electrode can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Electrode cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
Regular Shadow Electrode
Shiny Shadow Electrode
