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Shadow Arbok

Shadow Arbok (Shadow)Poison
  • cloudy
Shadow Arbok is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Arbok is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,921 CP and is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Acid / Gunk Shot. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Arbok Stats and Max CP

167 ATK
153 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2171 CP
Lvl 40
1921 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1372 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1097 CP
Lvl 15 Research
823 CP

Shadow Arbok's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PoisonPoison-type
#67
Great LeagueGreat League
#312
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#641

Shadow Arbok Type Chart

Shadow Arbok takes increased damage from:Shadow Arbok takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Shadow Arbok takes reduced damage from:Shadow Arbok takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Arbok best moveset

Moves

Acid + Gunk Shot

Poison
PoisonAcid
PoisonGunk Shot
Shadow Arbok's best Poison-type moveset is Acid / Gunk Shot, with 10.39 DPS and 129.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Arbok ranks #67 (C Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonAcidDarkBrutal Swing9.0510.84135.2
2.DragonDragon TailDarkBrutal Swing8.9010.66132.9
3.PoisonPoison StingDarkBrutal Swing8.8110.55131.5
4.PoisonAcidPoisonGunk Shot8.6710.39129.5
5.DarkBiteDarkBrutal Swing8.6610.38129.4
6.PoisonPoison StingPoisonGunk Shot8.4610.14126.4
7.DragonDragon TailPoisonGunk Shot8.3810.04125.2
8.DarkBitePoisonGunk Shot8.099.70120.9
1–8 of 28

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • PoisonAcid11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Acid has no special effects.
    See Acid details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Poison Sting has no special effects.
    See Poison Sting details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • DarkBrutal Swing65332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Brutal Swing
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Brutal Swing has no special effects.
    See Brutal Swing details page ↗
  • NormalWrap60333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Wrap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Wrap has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Wrap 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 ↗
  • PoisonAcid Spray20503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid Spray
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
    See Acid Spray details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
  • PoisonGunk Shot1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Gunk Shot has no special effects.
    See Gunk Shot details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Shadow Arbok CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Arbok reaches a maximum of 1,921 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 987–1,097 CP, rising to 1,234–1,372 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 777–823 CP.

Max CPMax CP1921 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch777 CP - 823 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1035 CP - 1097 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids987 CP - 1097 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1234 CP - 1372 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 Arbok Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
127 CP285 CP3143 CP
4201 CP5259 CP6317 CP
7375 CP8433 CP9491 CP
10549 CP11603 CP12658 CP
13713 CP14768 CP15823 CP
16878 CP17933 CP18987 CP
191042 CP201097 CP211152 CP
221207 CP231262 CP241317 CP
251372 CP261427 CP271482 CP
281536 CP291591 CP301646 CP
311674 CP321701 CP331729 CP
341756 CP351783 CP361811 CP
371838 CP381866 CP391893 CP
401921 CP411945 CP421969 CP
431994 CP442019 CP452044 CP
462069 CP472094 CP482120 CP
492146 CP502171 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#24
Height3.5 m
Weight65 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
EkansEkans
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ArbokArbok
  • Ekans evolves into Arbok which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Arbok
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Arbok

Photobomb

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

Poison Poison

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

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

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Shadow Arbok family

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

EkansEkans
ArbokArbok
Shadow Ekans (Shadow)Shadow Ekans
Shadow Arbok (Shadow)Shadow Arbok

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer23s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Arbok

Shadow Arbok high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Arbok. 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 Arbok Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Arbok Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueIt is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
YellowThe frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.
GoldTransfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
SilverWith a very venge­ ful nature, it won't give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
CrystalTo intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Ruby, SapphireThis POKéMON is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once ARBOK wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
EmeraldThis POKéMON has a terrifically strong constricting power. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once it wraps its body around its foe, escaping is impossible.
FireRedThe pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
LeafGreenIt is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The pattern on its belly is for intimidation. It constricts foes while they are frozen in fear.
HeartGoldTransfixing prey with the face-like pattern on its belly, it binds and poisons the frightened victim.
SoulSilverWith a very vengeful nature, it won’t give up the chase, no matter how far, once it targets its prey.
XThe pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.
YTo intimidate foes, it spreads its chest wide and makes eerie sounds by expelling air from its mouth.
Omega RubyThis Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
Alpha SapphireThis Pokémon is terrifically strong in order to constrict things with its body. It can even flatten steel oil drums. Once Arbok wraps its body around its foe, escaping its crunching embrace is impossible.
Ultra SunThe latest research has determined that there are over 20 possible arrangements of the patterns on its stomach.
Ultra MoonAfter stunning its opponents with the pattern on its stomach, it quickly wraps them up in its body and waits for them to stop moving.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Arbok’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Arbok is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Arbok in Pokémon GO are Acid and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.845 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 135.195.

How does Shadow Arbok perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Arbok rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Arbok is a C-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #67. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Arbok?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Arbok: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

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

Shadow Arbok’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1921 CP and 2171 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Arbok be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Arbok can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Arbok Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Arbok cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.