Charge Beam + Discharge
Shadow Flaaffy's best Electric-type moveset is Charge Beam / Discharge, with 8.93 DPS and 90.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Flaaffy ranks #167 (E Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
Shadow Flaaffy
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Shadow Flaaffy is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,521 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Charge Beam / Discharge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Flaaffy Stats and Max CP
145 ATK
109 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1720 CPLvl 40
1521 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1086 CPLvl 20 Raids
869 CPLvl 15 Research
652 CPShadow Flaaffy's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisShadow Flaaffy Type Chart
Shadow Flaaffy takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Shadow Flaaffy takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%Shadow Flaaffy best moveset
| 1. |  Tackle |  Discharge | 7.19 | 8.95 | 91.0 |
| 2. | Charge Beam | Discharge | 7.18 | 8.93 | 90.9 |
| 3. | Charge Beam | Thunderbolt | 7.15 | 8.89 | 90.4 |
| 4. | Tackle | Thunderbolt | 7.10 | 8.82 | 89.8 |
| 5. | Tackle |  Trailblaze | 6.21 | 7.72 | 78.6 |
| 6. | Tackle |  Power Gem | 6.09 | 7.57 | 77.1 |
| 7. | Charge Beam | Trailblaze | 6.03 | 7.50 | 76.3 |
| 8. | Charge Beam | Power Gem | 5.89 | 7.33 | 74.6 |
Fast Attacks
- Charge Beam
7
14
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Water
- 62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
- 39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 7 Energy 14 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 6 Energy 11 Effects Charge Beam has no special effects.See Charge Beam 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 ↗
Charged Attacks
- Discharge65332.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- 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%
- 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 ↗ - Trailblaze65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
Poison
Bug- Steel
Fire- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s Trainer Battles Damage 65 Energy 45 Effects 
SpecialTrailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze 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 ↗ - Power Gem80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Bug
- Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting- Ground
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Effects Power Gem has no special effects.See Power Gem details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Shadow Flaaffy's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Flaaffy'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 Flaaffy has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Flaaffy CP Chart
Shadow Flaaffy reaches a maximum of 1,521 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 771–869 CP, rising to 963–1,086 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 610–652 CP.
 Max CP | 1521 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 610 CP - 652 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 814 CP - 869 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 771 CP - 869 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 963 CP - 1086 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
More 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 Flaaffy 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 | 21 CP | 2 | 67 CP | 3 | 113 CP |
| 4 | 159 CP | 5 | 205 CP | 6 | 251 CP |
| 7 | 297 CP | 8 | 343 CP | 9 | 388 CP |
| 10 | 434 CP | 11 | 478 CP | 12 | 521 CP |
| 13 | 565 CP | 14 | 608 CP | 15 | 652 CP |
| 16 | 695 CP | 17 | 739 CP | 18 | 782 CP |
| 19 | 826 CP | 20 | 869 CP | 21 | 913 CP |
| 22 | 956 CP | 23 | 999 CP | 24 | 1043 CP |
| 25 | 1086 CP | 26 | 1130 CP | 27 | 1173 CP |
| 28 | 1217 CP | 29 | 1260 CP | 30 | 1304 CP |
| 31 | 1326 CP | 32 | 1347 CP | 33 | 1369 CP |
| 34 | 1391 CP | 35 | 1413 CP | 36 | 1434 CP |
| 37 | 1456 CP | 38 | 1478 CP | 39 | 1499 CP |
| 40 | 1521 CP | 41 | 1541 CP | 42 | 1560 CP |
| 43 | 1580 CP | 44 | 1599 CP | 45 | 1619 CP |
| 46 | 1639 CP | 47 | 1659 CP | 48 | 1679 CP |
| 49 | 1699 CP | 50 | 1720 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #180 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 13.3 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 7.000000000000001% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Mareep |
|  Flaaffy |
| Flaaffy |
|  Ampharos |
| Ampharos |
|  Mega Ampharos |
- Mareep evolves into Flaaffy which costs 25 Candy.
- Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos which costs 100 Candy.
- Ampharos can transform into Mega Ampharos through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Flaaffy
| Purification cost | 5 Candy |
|---|---|
| 5000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Flaaffy
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Flaaffy's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Flaaffy.
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.
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 Flaaffy Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Flaaffy 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 Flaaffy in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Flaaffy family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Flaaffy in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
MareepFlaaffyAmpharosMega Ampharos
Shadow Mareep
Shadow Flaaffy
Shadow AmpharosSize information
No size information available for this Pokémon
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Shadow Flaaffy
Regular Shadow Flaaffy
Shiny Shadow FlaaffyShadow Flaaffy high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Flaaffy. 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
Wallpaper
Shadow Flaaffy Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow. |
| Silver | Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted. |
| Crystal | Because of its rubbery, electric ity-resistant skin, it can store lots of electric ity in its fur. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | FLAAFFY’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity. |
| Emerald | Its fleece quality changes to generate strong static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare, slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity. |
| FireRed | Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted. |
| LeafGreen | As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won’t grow. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact. |
| HeartGold | As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won’t grow. |
| SoulSilver | Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted. |
| Black 2, White 2 | Not even downy wool will grow on its rubbery, nonconductive patches of skin that prevent electrical shock. |
| X | Its fluffy fleece easily stores electricity. Its rubbery hide keeps it from being electrocuted. |
| Y | If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact. |
| Omega Ruby | Flaaffy’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Flaaffy’s wool quality changes so that it can generate a high amount of static electricity with a small amount of wool. The bare and slick parts of its hide are shielded against electricity. |
| Ultra Sun | In the places on its body where fleece doesn’t grow, its skin is rubbery and doesn’t conduct electricity. Those spots are safe to touch. |
| Ultra Moon | It stores electricity in its fluffy fleece. If it stores up too much, it will start to go bald in those patches. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shadow Flaaffy’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Electric-type Pokémon, Shadow Flaaffy is weak to Ground-type moves.
What are the best moves for Shadow Flaaffy in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Shadow Flaaffy in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.948 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 91.034.
How does Shadow Flaaffy perform in Raids?
Shadow Flaaffy's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Shadow Flaaffy rank as a Electric-type attacker?
Shadow Flaaffy is an E-Tier Electric-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Flaaffy?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Flaaffy: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
What is Shadow Flaaffy’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Shadow Flaaffy’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1521 CP and 1720 CP at Level 50.
Can Shadow Flaaffy be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Flaaffy can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Shadow Flaaffy Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Flaaffy cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.