Shadow Spoink

Shadow Spoink is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,334 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Zen Headbutt / Mirror Coat. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Spoink Stats and Max CP

125 ATK

122 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1508 CP

Lvl 40

1334 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

953 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

762 CP

Lvl 15 Research

571 CP

Shadow Spoink's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Psychic-type

#240

Great League

#1149

Shadow Spoink Type Chart

Shadow Spoink takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Shadow Spoink takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Shadow Spoink best moveset

Zen Headbutt + Mirror Coat

Zen Headbutt

Mirror Coat

Shadow Spoink's best Psychic-type moveset is Zen Headbutt / Mirror Coat, with 7.10 DPS and 72.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Spoink ranks #240 (F Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.

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Data table

1.	Zen Headbutt	Shadow Ball	6.24	7.77	79.0
2.	Zen Headbutt	Mirror Coat	5.71	7.10	72.2
3.	Zen Headbutt	Psybeam	5.60	6.97	70.9
4.	Splash	Shadow Ball	3.61	4.50	45.7
5.	Splash	Psybeam	2.87	3.57	36.3
6.	Splash	Mirror Coat	2.85	3.55	36.1
7.	Splash	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Zen Headbutt	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Zen Headbutt1191.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 9
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
Splash0171.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 0
Energy 17
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 0
Energy 12

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

Damage	11
Energy	9
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	0
Energy	17
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	0
Energy	12

Charged Attacks

Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
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 ↗
Mirror Coat60502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.2s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Mirror Coat has no special effects.
See Mirror Coat details page ↗
Psybeam65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 60

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

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

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

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.2s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

More information

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

Shadow Spoink CP Chart

Shadow Spoink reaches a maximum of 1,334 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 671–762 CP, rising to 838–953 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 533–571 CP.

Max CP	1334 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	533 CP - 571 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	711 CP - 762 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	671 CP - 762 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	838 CP - 953 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Spoink Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	18 CP	2	59 CP	3	99 CP
4	139 CP	5	179 CP	6	220 CP
7	260 CP	8	300 CP	9	341 CP
10	381 CP	11	419 CP	12	457 CP
13	495 CP	14	533 CP	15	571 CP
16	610 CP	17	648 CP	18	686 CP
19	724 CP	20	762 CP	21	800 CP
22	838 CP	23	876 CP	24	915 CP
25	953 CP	26	991 CP	27	1029 CP
28	1067 CP	29	1105 CP	30	1143 CP
31	1162 CP	32	1181 CP	33	1201 CP
34	1220 CP	35	1239 CP	36	1258 CP
37	1277 CP	38	1296 CP	39	1315 CP
40	1334 CP	41	1351 CP	42	1368 CP
43	1385 CP	44	1402 CP	45	1420 CP
46	1437 CP	47	1455 CP	48	1472 CP
49	1490 CP	50	1508 CP

More 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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Spoink

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

Psychic

More 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#325
Height	0.71 m
Weight	30.6 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Spoink	50 Candy	Grumpig

Spoink evolves into Grumpig which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Spoink family

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

How to purify Shadow Spoink

Purification cost	1 Candy
Purification cost	1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	11s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	70.0%
Attack Timer	20s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

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	-

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

Pokémon GO Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Spoink

Shadow Spoink high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Spoink. 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

Wallpaper

Shadow Spoink Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SPOINK bounces around on its tail. The shock of its bouncing makes its heart pump. As a result, this POKéMONcannot afford to stop bouncing - if it stops, its heart will stop.
Sapphire	SPOINK keeps a pearl on top of its head. The pearl functions to amplify this POKéMON’s psychokinetic powers.It is therefore on a constant search for a bigger pearl.
Emerald	A POKéMON that manipulates psychic power at will. It doesn’t stop bouncing even when it is asleep. It loves eating mushrooms that grow underground.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It apparently dies if it stops bouncing about. It carries a pearl from CLAMPERL on its head.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	It bounces constantly, using its tail like a spring. The shock of bouncing keeps its heart beating.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It bounces around on its tail to keep its heart pumping. It carries a pearl from CLAMPERL on its head.
Black 2, White 2	Using its tail like a spring, it keeps its heart beating by bouncing constantly. If it stops, it dies.
X	It bounces constantly, using its tail like a spring. The shock of bouncing keeps its heart beating.
Y	It bounces around on its tail to keep its heart pumping. It carries a pearl from Clamperl on its head.
Omega Ruby	Spoink bounces around on its tail. The shock of its bouncing makes its heart pump. As a result, this Pokémon cannot afford to stop bouncing—if it stops, its heart will stop.
Alpha Sapphire	Spoink keeps a pearl on top of its head. The pearl functions to amplify this Pokémon’s psychokinetic powers. It is therefore on a constant search for a bigger pearl.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best moves for Shadow Spoink in Pokémon GO are Zen Headbutt and Mirror Coat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.1 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 72.2.

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

What are Shadow Spoink’s strengths and weaknesses?

Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

How does Shadow Spoink perform in Raids?

Shadow Spoink ranks #240 among Psychic-type attackers (F Tier).

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

Shadow Spoink’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,334 CP and 1,508 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Spoink be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Spoink can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Spoink Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Spoink cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spoink?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spoink: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.