Shadow Quilava

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Shadow Quilava is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Quilava is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

Shadow Quilava's maximum Combat Power stat is 1868 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. Shadow Quilava encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Shadow Quilava is available! ✨

Shadow Quilava Stats and Max CP

158 ATK
126 DEF
151 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1868 CP
Lvl 40
1653 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1180 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
944 CP
Lvl 15 Research
708 CP

Shadow Quilava's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Quilava Type Chart

Shadow Quilava takes increased damage from:Shadow Quilava takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Quilava takes reduced damage from:Shadow Quilava takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Shadow Quilava's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 8.38 DPS and 76.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Quilava ranks #154 (F Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 8.3876.06.57
      2.NormalTackle FireFlamethrower 8.1473.96.39
      3.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 7.5968.95.95
      4.NormalTackle FireFlame Charge 7.4267.35.82
      5.FireEmber GroundDig 7.3867.05.79
      6.NormalTackle GroundDig 7.1765.15.62
      7.FireEmber NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.NormalTackle NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • FireEmberDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Ember
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Ember has no special effects.
        See Ember 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 Attacks

      • FireFlame ChargeDamage70Energy33Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Flame Charge details page ↗
      • FireFlamethrowerDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • GroundDigDamage100Energy50Duration4.5s
        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 ↗
      • 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 ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      Shadow Quilava in the meta

      Shadow Quilava in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Shadow Quilava is the middle stage of a three-stage Fire-type starter. As such, Shadow Quilava is not fit as a raid attacker and should really be evolved.

      🔮 Dynamax

      N/A

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      Now, of course, Shadow Quilava, as a middle-stage evolution, is not expected to perform particularly well in the Ultra League or the Master League. Certain middle-stage evolutions, such as Charjabug, do perform well in the Great League.

      However, Shadow Quilava is not one of them. An unimpressive moveset and middling stats make Shadow Quilava a less than ideal choice for PvP.

      🟡 Ultra League

      Not recommended

      🟣 Master League

      Not recommended

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#156
      Height0.89 m
      Weight19 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate10%
      Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Quilava family

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

      Cyndaquil Pokémon GOCyndaquil
      Quilava Pokémon GOQuilava
      Typhlosion Pokémon GOTyphlosion
      Hisuian Typhlosion Pokémon GOHisuian Typhlosion
      Shadow Hisuian Typhlosion Pokémon GOShadow Hisuian Typhlosion
      Shadow Cyndaquil Pokémon GOShadow Cyndaquil
      Shadow Quilava Pokémon GOShadow Quilava
      Shadow Typhlosion Pokémon GOShadow Typhlosion
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Quilava
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Quilava CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Quilava's has 1868 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Quilava obtained from Raids can be encountered from 842 CP to 944 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1053 CP to 1180 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Quilava can be found in the 665 CP to 708 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1868 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch665 CP - 708 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs887 CP - 944 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids842 CP - 944 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1053 CP - 1180 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 Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      123 CP273 CP3123 CP
      4173 CP5222 CP6272 CP
      7322 CP8372 CP9422 CP
      10472 CP11519 CP12566 CP
      13614 CP14661 CP15708 CP
      16755 CP17802 CP18850 CP
      19897 CP20944 CP21991 CP
      221039 CP231086 CP241133 CP
      251180 CP261228 CP271275 CP
      281322 CP291369 CP301417 CP
      311440 CP321464 CP331487 CP
      341511 CP351535 CP361558 CP
      371582 CP381605 CP391629 CP
      401653 CP411674 CP421695 CP
      431716 CP441737 CP451759 CP
      461780 CP471802 CP481824 CP
      491846 CP501868 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Quilava

      Photobomb

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

      Fire Fire

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Quilava Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

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

      Complete Shadow Quilava Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Quilava Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy12 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Quilava Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy24 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Quilava Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Quilava Candy36 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Quilava Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Quilava Candy48 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Quilava Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Quilava Candy63 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Quilava Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Quilava Candy78 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Quilava Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Quilava Candy93 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Quilava Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Quilava Candy108 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Quilava Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy126 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Quilava Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Quilava Candy144 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Quilava Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy162 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Quilava Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Quilava Candy180 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Quilava Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Quilava Candy201 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Quilava Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Quilava Candy222 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Quilava Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Quilava Candy243 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Quilava Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Quilava Candy264 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Quilava Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Quilava Candy288 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Quilava Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy312 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Quilava Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy336 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Quilava Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Quilava Candy360 Shadow Quilava Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Quilava

      Shadow Quilava high resolution sprites

      Shadow Quilava Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Quilava’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Quilava is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

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

      The best moves for Shadow Quilava in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.376 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 76.038.

      How does Shadow Quilava perform in Raids?

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

      How does Shadow Quilava rank as a Fire-type attacker?

      Shadow Quilava is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Quilava?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Quilava: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, and Primal Groudon.

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

      Shadow Quilava’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1653 CP and 1868 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Quilava be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Quilava can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Quilava Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Quilava cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.