Shadow Nuzleaf

Shadow Nuzleaf is a Grass- and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Nuzleaf has a maximum CP of 1,387. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Nuzleaf is Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade.

Shadow Nuzleaf Stats and Max CP

134 ATK

78 DEF

172 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1387 CP

Lvl 40

1227 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

876 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

701 CP

Lvl 15 Research

526 CP

Shadow Nuzleaf's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Grass-type

#258

Dark-type

#329

Great League

#942

Shadow Nuzleaf Type Chart

Shadow Nuzleaf takes increased damage from:

Bug256.0%

Fairy160.0%

Fighting160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Poison160.0%

Shadow Nuzleaf takes reduced damage from:

Psychic39.1%

Dark62.5%

Electric62.5%

Ghost62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Water62.5%

Shadow Nuzleaf best moveset

Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade

Razor Leaf

Leaf Blade

The best Grass-type moveset for Shadow Nuzleaf is Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade (8.05 DPS, 61.5 TDO). In raids, Shadow Nuzleaf ranks #258 among Grass-type attackers (F Tier).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Razor Leaf	Leaf Blade	6.08	8.05	61.5
2.	Feint Attack	Leaf Blade	6.06	8.04	61.3
3.	Feint Attack	Grass Knot	5.95	7.89	60.2
4.	Razor Leaf	Grass Knot	5.85	7.76	59.2
5.	Razor Leaf	Foul Play	5.75	7.62	58.1
6.	Feint Attack	Foul Play	5.70	7.56	57.7
7.	Razor Leaf	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Feint Attack	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Feint Attack11101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 10
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 6

Effects
Feint Attack has no special effects.
See Feint Attack details page ↗
Razor Leaf1371.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 7
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 4

Effects
Razor Leaf has no special effects.
See Razor Leaf details page ↗

Damage	11
Energy	10
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	6
Energy	6

Damage	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	9
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Foul Play70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Foul Play has no special effects.
See Foul Play details page ↗
Leaf Blade70332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 35

Effects
Leaf Blade has no special effects.
See Leaf Blade details page ↗
Grass Knot90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Grass Knot has no special effects.
See Grass Knot details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	70
Energy	35

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.5s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Nuzleaf can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Nuzleaf can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Nuzleaf CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Nuzleaf maxes out at 1,387 CP. Raid catches are 610 to 701 CP, or 763 to 876 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 487 to 526 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1387 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	487 CP - 526 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	650 CP - 701 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	610 CP - 701 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	763 CP - 876 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Nuzleaf’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	17 CP	2	54 CP	3	91 CP
4	128 CP	5	165 CP	6	202 CP
7	239 CP	8	276 CP	9	313 CP
10	350 CP	11	385 CP	12	420 CP
13	455 CP	14	490 CP	15	526 CP
16	561 CP	17	596 CP	18	631 CP
19	666 CP	20	701 CP	21	736 CP
22	771 CP	23	806 CP	24	841 CP
25	876 CP	26	911 CP	27	946 CP
28	981 CP	29	1016 CP	30	1051 CP
31	1069 CP	32	1087 CP	33	1104 CP
34	1122 CP	35	1139 CP	36	1157 CP
37	1174 CP	38	1192 CP	39	1209 CP
40	1227 CP	41	1242 CP	42	1258 CP
43	1274 CP	44	1290 CP	45	1306 CP
46	1322 CP	47	1338 CP	48	1354 CP
49	1370 CP	50	1387 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Nuzleaf

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Nuzleaf’s Grass and Dark-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Nuzleaf.

Grass

Dark

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#274
Height	0.99 m
Weight	28 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	9%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Seedot	25 Candy	Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf	100 Candy	Shiftry

Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf which costs 25 Candy.
Nuzleaf evolves into Shiftry which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Nuzleaf family

Shadow Nuzleaf’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Nuzleaf

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Nuzleaf from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Nuzleaf

Shadow Nuzleaf high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Nuzleaf. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Nuzleaf Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	NUZLEAF live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people.This POKéMON dislikes having its long nose pinched.
Sapphire	This POKéMON pulls out the leaf on its head and makes a flute with it. The sound of NUZLEAF’s flute strikesfear and uncertainty in the hearts of people lost in a forest.
Emerald	A forest-dwelling POKéMON that is skilled at climbing trees. Its long and pointed nose is its weak point. It loses power if the nose is gripped.
FireRed, LeafGreen	They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of NUZLEAF’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
X	The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
Y	It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
Omega Ruby	Nuzleaf live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This Pokémon dislikes having its long nose pinched.
Alpha Sapphire	This Pokémon pulls out the leaf on its head and makes a flute with it. The sound of Nuzleaf’s flute strikes fear and uncertainty in the hearts of people lost in a forest.
Sword	It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
Shield	They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of Nuzleaf’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Nuzleaf’s best moves are Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade, for 8.05 DPS and 61.5 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Nuzleaf’s strengths and weaknesses?

Grass and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water, and Psychic-type moves.

How does Shadow Nuzleaf perform in Raids?

Shadow Nuzleaf ranks #258 among Grass-type attackers (F Tier).

Shadow Nuzleaf ranks #329 among Dark-type attackers (F Tier).

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

Shadow Nuzleaf tops out at 1,227 CP at Level 40 and 1,387 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Nuzleaf be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Nuzleaf can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Nuzleaf Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Nuzleaf cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Nuzleaf?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Nuzleaf: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.

Shadow Nuzleaf Stats and Max CP

Shadow Nuzleaf's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Nuzleaf Type Chart

Shadow Nuzleaf takes increased damage from:

Shadow Nuzleaf takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Grass

Dark

Evolution Chart

Shadow Nuzleaf family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Nuzleaf

Shadow Nuzleaf high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Nuzleaf’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Nuzleaf perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Nuzleaf be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Nuzleaf Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Nuzleaf?

Overview and stats

Shadow Nuzleaf Stats and Max CP

Shadow Nuzleaf's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Nuzleaf Type Chart

Shadow Nuzleaf takes increased damage from:

Shadow Nuzleaf takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Grass

Dark

Evolution Chart

Shadow Nuzleaf family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Nuzleaf

Shadow Nuzleaf high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Nuzleaf’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Nuzleaf perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Nuzleaf be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Nuzleaf Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Nuzleaf?