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Shadow Marowak

Shadow Marowak (Shadow)Ground
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Shadow Marowak is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,835 CP and is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Marowak Stats and Max CP

144 ATK
186 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2075 CP
Lvl 40
1835 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1311 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1048 CP
Lvl 15 Research
786 CP

Shadow Marowak's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Marowak PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Marowak is a pure Ground-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Shadow Cubone. Unfortunately, Shadow Marowak has a max CP of around 2075 and stats to match, so it pales in comparison to many other Ground-attackers, and it’s too frail to be a good gym defender too. So maybe avoid Marowak in any form for PvE.

Shadow Marowak PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Marowak is one of the best Pokémon in the Great League. Mud-Slap is a move that can deal amazing fast attack damage and still be able to generate energy fast enough for Marowak to spam Bone Club, or save up for some Rock Slide coverage. Ground as a type works very well in the Great League, as it allows Marowak to take out both the most dominant Fairy and Poison-types in Tinkaton and Clodsire.

Though notice that I have not mentioned "shadow" so far. While Shadow Marowak is still a solid choice, it does become a bit too frail and end up with a healthy dose of new losses. Including Mimikyu, Empoleon, Guzzlord and Shadow Hydreigon. So you might want the regular version instead.

🟡 Ultra League

With 2075 CP, Shadow Marowak is too weak for the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

With 2075 CP, Shadow Marowak is far too weak for the Ultra League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GroundGround-type
#121
Great LeagueGreat League
#80
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#665

Shadow Marowak Type Chart

Shadow Marowak takes increased damage from:Shadow Marowak takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Marowak takes reduced damage from:Shadow Marowak takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Marowak best moveset

Moves

Mud-Slap + Earthquake

Ground
GroundMud-Slap
GroundEarthquake
Shadow Marowak's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake, with 9.63 DPS and 143.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Marowak ranks #121 (D Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.GroundMud-SlapGroundEarthquake8.279.63143.7
2.GroundMud-SlapGroundBone Club8.009.32139.1
3.GroundMud-SlapGroundDig7.909.21137.4
4.GroundMud-SlapRockRock Slide7.749.03134.6
5.FightingRock SmashGroundDig6.968.11121.0
6.FightingRock SmashGroundEarthquake6.878.01119.4
7.FightingRock SmashGroundBone Club6.857.98119.0
8.FightingRock SmashRockRock Slide6.607.69114.7
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Fast Attacks

  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage17
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy7

    Effects
    Rock Smash has no special effects.
    See Rock Smash details page ↗
  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundDig100504.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dig
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dig has no special effects.
    See Dig details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • GroundBone Club40331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bone Club
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Bone Club has no special effects.
    See Bone Club details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    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 ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Marowak's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Marowak'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 Marowak has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Marowak CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Marowak reaches a maximum of 1,835 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 941–1,048 CP, rising to 1,176–1,311 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 741–786 CP.

Max CPMax CP1835 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch741 CP - 786 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs988 CP - 1048 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids941 CP - 1048 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1176 CP - 1311 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 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
125 CP281 CP3136 CP
4192 CP5247 CP6303 CP
7358 CP8413 CP9469 CP
10524 CP11577 CP12629 CP
13681 CP14734 CP15786 CP
16839 CP17891 CP18944 CP
19996 CP201048 CP211101 CP
221153 CP231206 CP241258 CP
251311 CP261363 CP271416 CP
281468 CP291521 CP301573 CP
311599 CP321625 CP331652 CP
341678 CP351704 CP361730 CP
371757 CP381783 CP391809 CP
401835 CP411859 CP421882 CP
431906 CP441929 CP451953 CP
461977 CP472001 CP482026 CP
492050 CP502075 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#105
Height1 m
Weight45 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CuboneCubone
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
MarowakMarowak
  • Cubone evolves into Marowak which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Marowak
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Marowak

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

Ground Ground

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Marowak Candy360 Shadow Marowak Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Marowak Candy12 Shadow Marowak Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Marowak Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Marowak Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Marowak Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Marowak Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Marowak Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Marowak Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Marowak Candy-

Shadow Marowak Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Marowak 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 Marowak in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Marowak family

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

CuboneCubone
MarowakMarowak
Alolan Marowak (Alola)Alolan Marowak
Shadow Alolan Marowak (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan Marowak
Shadow Cubone (Shadow)Shadow Cubone
Shadow Marowak (Shadow)Shadow Marowak

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer14s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer5s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Marowak

Shadow Marowak high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Shadow Marowak Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow MarowakShadow MarowakShadow MarowakShadow Marowak

Shadow Marowak Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
YellowSmall and weak, this POKéMON is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
GoldIt has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out mes­ sages to others.
SilverIt collects bones from an unknown place. A MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world, rumors say.
CrystalSomewhere in the world is a ceme­ tery just for MAROWAK. It gets its bones from those graves.
Ruby, SapphireMAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This POKéMON’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
EmeraldA MAROWAK is the evolved form of a CUBONE that has grown tough by overcoming the grief of losing its mother. Its tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
FireRedIt is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
LeafGreenThe bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2From its birth, this savage Pokémon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in using them as weapons.
HeartGoldIt has been seen pounding boulders with the bone it carries in order to tap out messages to others.
SoulSilverIt collects bones from an unknown place. Some whisper that a MAROWAK graveyard exists somewhere in the world.
XIt is small and was originally very weak. Its temperament turned ferocious when it began using bones.
YThe bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
Omega RubyMarowak is the evolved form of a Cubone that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
Alpha SapphireMarowak is the evolved form of a Cubone that has overcome its sadness at the loss of its mother and grown tough. This Pokémon’s tempered and hardened spirit is not easily broken.
SunOriginally, it was weak and timid. After evolution, its temperament becomes violent, and it begins to wield bones as weapons.
MoonThis Pokémon is out for vengeance on its natural enemy, Mandibuzz. It throws bones like boomerangs to try to take it down.
Ultra SunIt throws bones at Mandibuzz to knock it down. It’s thought that Marowak is trying to avenge its parent.
Ultra MoonThey thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Small and weak, this Pokémon is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.
SwordThis Pokémon overcame its sorrow to evolve a sturdy new body. Marowak faces its opponents bravely, using a bone as a weapon.
ShieldWhen this Pokémon evolved, the skull of its mother fused to it. Marowak’s temperament also turned vicious at the same time.

List of Shadow Marowak costumes

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A list of Shadow Marowak costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Marowak’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Marowak is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Marowak in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Earthquake. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.632 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 143.67.

How does Shadow Marowak perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Marowak rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Marowak is a D-Tier Ground-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Marowak?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Marowak: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

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

Shadow Marowak’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1835 CP and 2075 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Marowak be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Marowak can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Marowak Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Marowak cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.