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Shadow Pupitar

Shadow Pupitar (Shadow)Rock Ground
  • partlyCloudy
  • sunny
Shadow Pupitar is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Pupitar is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,766 CP and is weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bite / Ancient Power. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Pupitar Stats and Max CP

155 ATK
133 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1996 CP
Lvl 40
1766 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1261 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1009 CP
Lvl 15 Research
757 CP

Shadow Pupitar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Pupitar PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Average stats make Shadow Pupitar, a middle-stage Pokémon, just a recipient of Candy to evolve into the monster known as Shadow Tyranitar.

Shadow Pupitar PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Rock/Ground is a terrible defensive typing that only works if you have phenomenal stats and a spectacular moveset, something Rhyperior achieved. Sadly, that's not the case with Shadow Pupitar.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
#193
GroundGround-type
#220
Great LeagueGreat League
#1018

Shadow Pupitar Type Chart

Shadow Pupitar takes increased damage from:Shadow Pupitar takes increased damage from:

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

Shadow Pupitar takes reduced damage from:Shadow Pupitar takes reduced damage from:

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

Shadow Pupitar best moveset

Moves

Bite + Ancient Power

Rock
DarkBite
RockAncient Power
Shadow Pupitar's best Rock-type moveset is Bite / Ancient Power, with 9.03 DPS and 109.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Pupitar ranks #193 (E Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkBiteGroundDig7.599.14111.0
2.DarkBiteRockAncient Power7.509.03109.6
3.FightingRock SmashGroundDig7.008.42102.3
4.FightingRock SmashRockAncient Power6.988.40102.0
5.DarkBiteDarkCrunch6.958.36101.5
6.FightingRock SmashDarkCrunch6.427.7393.8
7.DarkBiteNormalFrustration00.100
8.FightingRock SmashNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

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 ↗
  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    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

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    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 ↗
  • GroundDig100504.5s
    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
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dig has no special effects.
    See Dig 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 ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    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 Pupitar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.

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

Shadow Pupitar CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Pupitar reaches a maximum of 1,766 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 903–1,009 CP, rising to 1,129–1,261 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 712–757 CP.

Max CPMax CP1766 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
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 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 Pupitar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
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
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
LarvitarLarvitar
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
PupitarPupitar
PupitarPupitar
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
TyranitarTyranitar
TyranitarTyranitar
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Tyranitar (Mega)Mega Tyranitar
  • Larvitar evolves into Pupitar which costs 25 Candy.
  • Pupitar evolves into Tyranitar which costs 100 Candy.
  • Tyranitar can transform into Mega Tyranitar through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Pupitar
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

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

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

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Pupitar family

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

LarvitarLarvitar
PupitarPupitar
TyranitarTyranitar
Mega Tyranitar (Mega)Mega Tyranitar
Shadow Larvitar (Shadow)Shadow Larvitar
Shadow Pupitar (Shadow)Shadow Pupitar
Shadow Tyranitar (Shadow)Shadow Tyranitar

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Pupitar

Shadow Pupitar high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Shadow Pupitar Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow PupitarShadow PupitarShadow PupitarShadow Pupitar

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Pupitar’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Pupitar 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 Pupitar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Pupitar in Pokémon GO are Bite and Dig. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.139 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 110.974.

How does Shadow Pupitar perform in Raids?

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

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

Shadow Pupitar is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Pupitar rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Pupitar is an F-Tier Ground-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Pupitar?

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

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

Shadow Pupitar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1766 CP and 1996 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Pupitar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Pupitar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Pupitar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Pupitar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.