Shadow Pupitar

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Shadow Pupitar is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 1996 CP. Shadow Pupitar best moveset in Pokémon GO is Bite and Dig. Shiny Shadow Pupitar is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Pupitar is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.

Shadow Pupitar is weak to Grass (2x), Water (2x), Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel moves. It is strong against Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, Electric, and Poison moves.

Stats

Max CP
1996 CP
Attack
155 ATK
Defense
133 DEF
Stamina
172 STA
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
  • sunnySunny
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
No No
Buddy distance
5 km

Shadow Pupitar weaknesses and resistances

Weaknesses

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

Resistances

  • ElectricElectric39.1%
  • PoisonPoison39.1%
  • FireFire62.5%
  • FlyingFlying62.5%
  • NormalNormal62.5%
  • RockRock62.5%
More informationMore information
  • Shadow Pupitar takes increased damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel type moves.
  • Shadow Pupitar takes reduced damage from Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, and Rock type moves.
  • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Moves and Best Movesets

Moves

Shadow Pupitar's best moveset is Bite and Dig, with 10.90 DPS (damage per second) and 174.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Sunny weather.

Best Shadow Pupitar moves
DPS10.90
TDO174.48
Score13.3
Weather Boost
  • fog
  • sunny

Shadow Pupitar moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkBite GroundDig 10.90174.513.3
      2.DarkBite RockAncient Power 10.54168.812.9
      3.DarkBite DarkCrunch 10.17162.812.5
      4.FightingRock Smash GroundDig 9.47151.611.6
      5.FightingRock Smash RockAncient Power 9.35149.711.5
      6.FightingRock Smash DarkCrunch 8.88142.110.9
      7.DarkBite NormalFrustration 5.8393.37.1
      8.FightingRock Smash NormalFrustration 4.6073.75.6

      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 SmashDamage15Energy10Duration1.3s
        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
        Damage15
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.3s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy7

        Effects
        Rock Smash has no special effects.
        See Rock Smash details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • GroundDigDamage100Energy50Duration4.7s
        Toggle more information for move: Dig
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.7s
        Damage window2.8s - 4.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dig has no special effects.
        See Dig 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 ↗
      • DarkCrunchDamage70Energy33Duration3.2s
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window1.3s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch 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 ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Pupitar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Pupitar's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      If you are unable to get Shadow Pupitar with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bite/Ancient Power. You will lose around 3.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Pupitar's strongest moveset (Bite/Dig).

      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 Pupitar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Tier ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Rock Rock-type Attacker
      Bite / Ancient Power
      F TierExternal Link#71
      Ground Ground-type Attacker
      Bite / Dig
      F TierExternal Link#83
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Shadow Pupitar's has 1996 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Pupitar obtained from Raids can be encountered from 903 CP to 1009 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1129 CP to 1261 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Pupitar can be found in the 712 CP to 757 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1996 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch712 CP - 757 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs949 CP - 1009 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids903 CP - 1009 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      • sunnySunny
      1129 CP - 1261 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.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Pupitar

      Photobomb

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

      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.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Pupitar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      124 CP278 CP3131 CP
      4184 CP5238 CP6291 CP
      7344 CP8398 CP9451 CP
      10504 CP11555 CP12605 CP
      13656 CP14706 CP15757 CP
      16807 CP17857 CP18908 CP
      19958 CP201009 CP211059 CP
      221110 CP231160 CP241211 CP
      251261 CP261312 CP271362 CP
      281413 CP291463 CP301514 CP
      311539 CP321564 CP331589 CP
      341615 CP351640 CP361665 CP
      371690 CP381715 CP391741 CP
      401766 CP411788 CP421811 CP
      431834 CP441856 CP451879 CP
      461903 CP471926 CP481949 CP
      491973 CP501996 CP

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#247
      Height1.19 m
      Weight152 kg
      RegionJohto Generation 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate10%
      Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
      Catch rewards
      5 Candy
      300 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      75 Candy
      75000 Candy
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      25 Mega Energy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Pupitar

      Purification cost5 Candy
      5000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Pupitar in Pokémon GO is 12.29%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 28.42% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 39.44%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -17.85%20.24%25.55%30.50%
                Curve28.42%31.92%39.44%46.13%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 21.02%23.77%29.81%35.38%
                Curve33.05%36.96%45.22%52.39%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 27.95%31.40%38.84%45.47%
                Curve42.72%47.31%56.65%64.33%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Pupitar, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Shadow Pupitar costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Shadow Pupitar costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Pupitar high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Pupitar. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow Pupitar Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.
                SilverEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has out­ standing destruc­ tive power.
                CrystalIt will not stay still, even while it's a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.
                Ruby, SapphirePUPITAR creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet. The body is very durable - it avoids damage even if it hits solid steel.
                EmeraldA PUPITAR creates a gas inside its body that it ejects under compression to propel itself like a jet. Its body can withstand a collision with solid steel.
                FireRedEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
                LeafGreenIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its THRASHING can topple a mountain.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIts body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
                HeartGoldIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
                SoulSilverEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
                Black 2, White 2This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.
                XIts body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
                YIts shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphirePupitar creates a gas inside its body that it compresses and forcefully ejects to propel itself like a jet. The body is very durable—it avoids damage even if it hits solid steel.
                Ultra SunThis troublesome Pokémon can’t wait to evolve, so it relieves its stress by wildly propelling itself around using compressed gas.
                Ultra MoonThis dangerous pupa thrashes about. Its shell is as hard as bedrock, containing its gradually forming new body within.
                SwordEven sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.
                ShieldIt will not stay still, even while it’s a pupa. It already has arms and legs under its solid shell.