Shadow Carvanha

Table of Contents

Shadow Carvanha is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, Shadow Carvanha is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

Shadow Carvanha's maximum Combat Power stat is 1154 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bite / Poison Fang. Shadow Carvanha encounters are boosted during Rain and Fog weather. Shiny Shadow Carvanha is available! ✨

Shadow Carvanha Stats and Max CP

171 ATK
39 DEF
128 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1154 CP
Lvl 40
1020 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
729 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
583 CP
Lvl 15 Research
437 CP

Shadow Carvanha Type Chart

Shadow Carvanha takes increased damage from:Shadow Carvanha takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Bug
  • Electric
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
  • Grass
Shadow Carvanha takes reduced damage from:Shadow Carvanha takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Fire
  • Ghost
  • Ice
  • Steel
  • Water
-60.9%
  • Psychic

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bite + Poison Fang

Shadow Carvanha's best moveset is Bite and Poison Fang, with 8.06 DPS (damage per second) and 24.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkBite PoisonPoison Fang 8.0624.24.40
      2.DarkBite WaterAqua Jet 8.0624.24.40
      3.DarkBite DarkCrunch 8.0624.24.40
      4.DarkSnarl PoisonPoison Fang 6.9720.93.80
      5.DarkSnarl WaterAqua Jet 6.9720.93.80
      6.DarkSnarl DarkCrunch 6.9720.93.80
      7.DarkBite NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.DarkSnarl NormalFrustration 0.1000
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      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 ↗
      • DarkSnarlDamage11Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Snarl
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

        Effects
        Snarl has no special effects.
        See Snarl 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 ↗
      • 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 ↗
      • PoisonPoison FangDamage30Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Fang
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage30
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.7s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Poison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Poison Fang details page ↗
      • WaterAqua JetDamage45Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aqua Jet
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

        Effects
        Aqua Jet has no special effects.
        See Aqua Jet details page ↗

      Shadow Carvanha in the meta

      Shadow Carvanha in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

      Shadow Carvanha is not a PvE Pokémon by any means, sporting a meager ATK that keeps it from being a viable Raid attacker and a pathetic DEF (only 39) which makes it terrible for Gyms.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Little CupLittle Cup

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little Cup

      With a hard-hitting STAB Fast Move in Bite, and cheap energy, Shadow Carvanha is a decent pick for the Little Cup. It can beat Wooper, Barboach, Swinub, Bronzor, Drifloon, and even the formidable duo of Igglybuff and Seel, both of which it can't beat as a regular Carvanha. It, however, loses to all premier Dark types in the format. It does best with shields and can put quite a lot of pressure with Bite.

      Shadow Carvanha is unviable for any other PvP platform.

      💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Carvanha are Bite, Aqua Jet and Poison Fang.

      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#318
      Height0.79 m
      Weight20.8 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate50%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy15 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Carvanha family

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

      Carvanha Pokémon GOCarvanha
      Sharpedo Pokémon GOSharpedo
      Mega Sharpedo Pokémon GOMega Sharpedo
      Shadow Carvanha Pokémon GOShadow Carvanha
      Shadow Sharpedo Pokémon GOShadow Sharpedo
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Carvanha
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Carvanha CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Carvanha's has 1154 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Carvanha obtained from Raids can be encountered from 490 CP to 583 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 613 CP to 729 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Carvanha can be found in the 398 CP to 437 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1154 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch398 CP - 437 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs531 CP - 583 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids490 CP - 583 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      613 CP - 729 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 Carvanha Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      114 CP245 CP376 CP
      4106 CP5137 CP6168 CP
      7199 CP8230 CP9260 CP
      10291 CP11320 CP12350 CP
      13379 CP14408 CP15437 CP
      16466 CP17495 CP18525 CP
      19554 CP20583 CP21612 CP
      22641 CP23670 CP24700 CP
      25729 CP26758 CP27787 CP
      28816 CP29845 CP30875 CP
      31889 CP32904 CP33918 CP
      34933 CP35947 CP36962 CP
      37977 CP38991 CP391006 CP
      401020 CP411033 CP421046 CP
      431059 CP441073 CP451086 CP
      461099 CP471113 CP481126 CP
      491140 CP501154 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Carvanha

      Photobomb

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

      Water Water

      Dark Dark

      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 Carvanha Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

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

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Carvanha

      Shadow Carvanha high resolution sprites

      Shadow Carvanha Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Carvanha’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, Shadow Carvanha is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

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

      The best moves for Shadow Carvanha in Pokémon GO are Bite and Poison Fang. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.056 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 24.162.

      How does Shadow Carvanha perform in Raids?

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

      How does Shadow Carvanha rank as a Water-type attacker?

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

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Carvanha?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Carvanha: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.

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

      Shadow Carvanha’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1020 CP and 1154 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Carvanha be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Carvanha can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Carvanha Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Carvanha cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.