Shadow Larvitar

Table of Contents

Shadow Larvitar is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Larvitar is especially weak against Grass and Water-type moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

Shadow Larvitar's maximum Combat Power stat is 1176 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bite / Ancient Power. Shadow Larvitar encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather. Shiny Shadow Larvitar is available! ✨

Shadow Larvitar Stats and Max CP

115 ATK
93 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1176 CP
Lvl 40
1040 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
743 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
594 CP
Lvl 15 Research
445 CP

Shadow Larvitar's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shadow Larvitar Type Chart

Shadow Larvitar takes increased damage from:Shadow Larvitar takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%
WaterWater256.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
IceIce160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Shadow Larvitar takes reduced damage from:Shadow Larvitar takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bite + Ancient Power

Shadow Larvitar's best moveset is Bite and Ancient Power, with 5.41 DPS (damage per second) and 34.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkBite RockAncient Power 5.4134.53.89
      2.DarkBite DarkCrunch 5.3233.93.82
      3.DarkBite NormalStomp 5.1632.93.70
      4.FightingRock Smash RockAncient Power 4.4528.43.20
      5.FightingRock Smash DarkCrunch 4.3928.03.16
      6.FightingRock Smash NormalStomp 4.2126.83.03
      7.DarkBite NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.FightingRock Smash NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • FightingRock SmashDamage17Energy12Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage17
        Energy12
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy7

        Effects
        Rock Smash has no special effects.
        See Rock Smash 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 ↗
      • NormalStompDamage50Energy50Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Stomp
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Stomp has no special effects.
        See Stomp 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 ↗
      • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ancient Power details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      Shadow Larvitar in the meta

      Shadow Larvitar in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Shadow Larvitar does nothing of value in PvE (Raids or Gyms), as expected from the base of a three-stage evolution line.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      The Rock/Ground-type Shadow Larvitar doesn't have any STAB moves Ancient Power. And even the moves it has are all bad for PvP, giving it no viability even in the Little League.

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#246
      Height0.61 m
      Weight72 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate40%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy25 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Larvitar family

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

      Larvitar Pokémon GOLarvitar
      Pupitar Pokémon GOPupitar
      Tyranitar Pokémon GOTyranitar
      Mega Tyranitar Pokémon GOMega Tyranitar
      Shadow Larvitar Pokémon GOShadow Larvitar
      Shadow Pupitar Pokémon GOShadow Pupitar
      Shadow Tyranitar Pokémon GOShadow Tyranitar
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Larvitar
      Purification cost5 Candy
      5000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Larvitar CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Larvitar's has 1176 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Larvitar obtained from Raids can be encountered from 513 CP to 594 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 642 CP to 743 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Larvitar can be found in the 411 CP to 445 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1176 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch411 CP - 445 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs548 CP - 594 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids513 CP - 594 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      642 CP - 743 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 Larvitar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      114 CP246 CP377 CP
      4108 CP5140 CP6171 CP
      7203 CP8234 CP9265 CP
      10297 CP11327 CP12356 CP
      13386 CP14416 CP15445 CP
      16475 CP17505 CP18535 CP
      19564 CP20594 CP21624 CP
      22653 CP23683 CP24713 CP
      25743 CP26772 CP27802 CP
      28832 CP29862 CP30891 CP
      31906 CP32921 CP33936 CP
      34951 CP35966 CP36980 CP
      37995 CP381010 CP391025 CP
      401040 CP411053 CP421066 CP
      431080 CP441093 CP451107 CP
      461120 CP471134 CP481148 CP
      491162 CP501176 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Larvitar

      Photobomb

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

      Rock Rock

      Ground Ground

      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 Larvitar Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

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

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Larvitar

      Shadow Larvitar high resolution sprites

      Shadow Larvitar Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Larvitar’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Larvitar is especially weak against Grass and Water-type moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

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

      The best moves for Shadow Larvitar in Pokémon GO are Bite and Ancient Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.415 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 34.49.

      How does Shadow Larvitar perform in Raids?

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

      How does Shadow Larvitar rank as a Rock-type attacker?

      Shadow Larvitar's performance as a Rock-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Larvitar?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Larvitar: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

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

      Shadow Larvitar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1040 CP and 1176 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Larvitar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Larvitar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Larvitar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Larvitar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.