Shadow Croconaw

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Shadow Croconaw is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Croconaw is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Shadow Croconaw's maximum Combat Power stat is 1947 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Water Gun / Water Pulse. Shadow Croconaw encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shadow Croconaw is available! ✨

Shadow Croconaw Stats and Max CP

150 ATK
142 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1947 CP
Lvl 40
1722 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1230 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
984 CP
Lvl 15 Research
738 CP

Shadow Croconaw's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Croconaw Type Chart

Shadow Croconaw takes increased damage from:Shadow Croconaw takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shadow Croconaw takes reduced damage from:Shadow Croconaw takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Water Gun + Water Pulse

Shadow Croconaw's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Water Pulse, with 7.94 DPS and 86.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Croconaw ranks #170 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterWater Gun IceIce Punch 7.9886.66.49
      2.WaterWater Gun WaterWater Pulse 7.9486.26.45
      3.WaterWater Gun DarkCrunch 7.7484.16.30
      4.NormalScratch IceIce Punch 7.7383.96.29
      5.NormalScratch WaterWater Pulse 7.6683.26.23
      6.NormalScratch DarkCrunch 7.5682.16.14
      7.NormalScratch NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.WaterWater Gun NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗
      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Water Gun has no special effects.
        See Water Gun details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch details page ↗
      • IceIce PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy40

        Effects
        Ice Punch has no special effects.
        See Ice Punch 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 ↗
      • WaterWater PulseDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Water Pulse has no special effects.
        See Water Pulse details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      Shadow Croconaw in the meta

      Shadow Croconaw in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Shadow Croconaw has meddling stats, and even an offensive boost from the Shadow bonus doesn’t help it in PvE. 🫠

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      In PvP, Shadow Croconaw offers no value due to its poor stats and average moveset. Moreover, its evolution into Shadow Feraligatr makes it one of the most feared PvP Pokémon out there. 🐊 That’s why your objective should always be to evolve Shadow Croconaw ASAP. 👀

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#159
      Height1.09 m
      Weight25 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 Croconaw family

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

      Totodile Pokémon GOTotodile
      Croconaw Pokémon GOCroconaw
      Feraligatr Pokémon GOFeraligatr
      Mega Feraligatr Pokémon GOMega Feraligatr
      Shadow Totodile Pokémon GOShadow Totodile
      Shadow Croconaw Pokémon GOShadow Croconaw
      Shadow Feraligatr Pokémon GOShadow Feraligatr
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

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

      Shadow Croconaw CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Croconaw's has 1947 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Croconaw obtained from Raids can be encountered from 880 CP to 984 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1100 CP to 1230 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Croconaw can be found in the 694 CP to 738 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1947 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch694 CP - 738 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs925 CP - 984 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids880 CP - 984 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1100 CP - 1230 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 Croconaw Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      124 CP276 CP3128 CP
      4180 CP5232 CP6284 CP
      7336 CP8388 CP9440 CP
      10492 CP11541 CP12590 CP
      13639 CP14689 CP15738 CP
      16787 CP17836 CP18886 CP
      19935 CP20984 CP211033 CP
      221082 CP231132 CP241181 CP
      251230 CP261279 CP271329 CP
      281378 CP291427 CP301476 CP
      311501 CP321525 CP331550 CP
      341575 CP351599 CP361624 CP
      371648 CP381673 CP391698 CP
      401722 CP411744 CP421766 CP
      431788 CP441811 CP451833 CP
      461856 CP471878 CP481901 CP
      491924 CP501947 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Croconaw

      Photobomb

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

      Water Water

      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 Croconaw Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

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

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Croconaw

      Shadow Croconaw high resolution sprites

      Shadow Croconaw Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Croconaw’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Croconaw is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

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

      The best moves for Shadow Croconaw in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Ice Punch. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.978 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 86.604.

      How does Shadow Croconaw perform in Raids?

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

      How does Shadow Croconaw rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Shadow Croconaw is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Croconaw?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Croconaw: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, and Primal Kyogre.

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

      Shadow Croconaw’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1722 CP and 1947 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Croconaw be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Croconaw can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Croconaw Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Croconaw cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.