Shadow Ivysaur is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,699 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Vine Whip / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
| 1. | 9.55 | 11.56 | 135.6 | ||
| 2. | 9.27 | 11.22 | 131.5 | ||
| 3. | 8.75 | 10.60 | 124.2 | ||
| 4. | 8.75 | 10.59 | 124.2 | ||
| 5. | 8.54 | 10.34 | 121.3 | ||
| 6. | 7.88 | 9.55 | 111.9 | ||
| 7. | 0 | 0.10 | 0 | ||
| 8. | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Damage | 180 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 5.0s |
| Damage window | 2.8s - 4.8s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Shadow Ivysaur's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Ivysaur'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 Ivysaur has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Ivysaur reaches a maximum of 1,699 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 867–970 CP, rising to 1,084–1,213 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 684–728 CP.
| 1699 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 684 CP - 728 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 912 CP - 970 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 867 CP - 970 CP | |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1084 CP - 1213 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Ivysaur 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 | 24 CP | 2 | 75 CP | 3 | 126 CP |
| 4 | 177 CP | 5 | 229 CP | 6 | 280 CP |
| 7 | 331 CP | 8 | 383 CP | 9 | 434 CP |
| 10 | 485 CP | 11 | 534 CP | 12 | 582 CP |
| 13 | 631 CP | 14 | 679 CP | 15 | 728 CP |
| 16 | 776 CP | 17 | 825 CP | 18 | 873 CP |
| 19 | 922 CP | 20 | 970 CP | 21 | 1019 CP |
| 22 | 1068 CP | 23 | 1116 CP | 24 | 1165 CP |
| 25 | 1213 CP | 26 | 1262 CP | 27 | 1310 CP |
| 28 | 1359 CP | 29 | 1407 CP | 30 | 1456 CP |
| 31 | 1480 CP | 32 | 1505 CP | 33 | 1529 CP |
| 34 | 1553 CP | 35 | 1577 CP | 36 | 1602 CP |
| 37 | 1626 CP | 38 | 1650 CP | 39 | 1674 CP |
| 40 | 1699 CP | 41 | 1720 CP | 42 | 1742 CP |
| 43 | 1764 CP | 44 | 1786 CP | 45 | 1808 CP |
| 46 | 1830 CP | 47 | 1853 CP | 48 | 1875 CP |
| 49 | 1898 CP | 50 | 1921 CP |
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ivysaur's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Ivysaur.
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| Pokédex Number | #2 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 7.000000000000001% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost | |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Bulbasaur |
| Ivysaur |
Ivysaur |
| Venusaur |
Venusaur |
| Mega Venusaur |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Ivysaur in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Dynamax Bulbasaur
Dynamax Ivysaur
Dynamax Venusaur
Gigantamax Venusaur
Mega Venusaur
Shadow Bulbasaur
Shadow Ivysaur
Shadow Venusaur| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | |
| Purified Charged Attack |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 23s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 8s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Ivysaur Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Ivysaur. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

A list of Shadow Ivysaur costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appearsto lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Yellow | The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy.It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Gold | Exposure to sun light adds to its strength. Sunlightalso makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| Silver | If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, itis evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. |
| Crystal | The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients.The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | There is a bud on this POKéMON’s back. To support its weight, IVYSAUR’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong.If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Emerald | To support its bulb, IVYSAUR’s legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower. |
| FireRed | There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. |
| LeafGreen | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom. |
| HeartGold | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
| SoulSilver | If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. |
| X | There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower. |
| Y | When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | There is a bud on this Pokémon’s back. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it’s a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom. |
| Sword | When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs. |
| Shield | Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. |
The best moves for Shadow Ivysaur in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.22 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 131.5.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Grass and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.
Shadow Ivysaur’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,699 CP and 1,921 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Ivysaur can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Ivysaur cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ivysaur: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.