Shadow Swablu

Table of Contents

Shadow Swablu is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Swablu is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Shadow Swablu's maximum Combat Power stat is 931 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Peck / Aerial Ace. Shadow Swablu encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Swablu is available! ✨

Shadow Swablu Stats and Max CP

76 ATK
132 DEF
128 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
931 CP
Lvl 40
824 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
588 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
470 CP
Lvl 15 Research
353 CP

Shadow Swablu Type Chart

Shadow Swablu takes increased damage from:Shadow Swablu takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Electric
  • Ice
  • Rock
Shadow Swablu takes reduced damage from:Shadow Swablu takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Bug
  • Grass
-60.9%
  • Ghost
  • Ground

Moves Analysis

Moves

Peck + Aerial Ace

Shadow Swablu's best moveset is Peck and Aerial Ace, with 4.31 DPS (damage per second) and 35.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FlyingPeck FlyingAerial Ace 4.3135.23.30
      2.FlyingPeck IceIce Beam 4.1734.03.19
      3.GhostAstonish FlyingAerial Ace 3.7931.02.90
      4.FlyingPeck FairyDisarming Voice 3.7330.52.86
      5.GhostAstonish IceIce Beam 3.6029.42.76
      6.GhostAstonish FairyDisarming Voice 3.1625.82.42
      7.FlyingPeck NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.GhostAstonish NormalFrustration 0.1000
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingPeckDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Peck
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy8

        Effects
        Peck has no special effects.
        See Peck details page ↗
      • GhostAstonishDamage7Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

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

      Charged Attacks

      • FairyDisarming VoiceDamage70Energy33Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Disarming Voice
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.3s - 3.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Disarming Voice has no special effects.
        See Disarming Voice details page ↗
      • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • IceIce BeamDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Ice Beam has no special effects.
        See Ice Beam 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 ↗

      Shadow Swablu in the meta

      Shadow Swablu in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

      Shadow Swablu is a weak Pokémon with zero viability in PvE battles due to its low stats.

      Just keep catching as many as you can as you'll need 400 Candies to evolve it.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little Cup

      Shadow Swablu is a nice pick for the Little Cup, taking advantage of the buffed Peck to disarm the likes of Vullaby, Chansey, Wooper, Igglybuff, and Skarmory. However, it is unable to beat other top threats like Ducklett, Wynaut, Deino, Dratini, Bronzor, Seel, and Swinub, limiting its usage.

      Shadow Swablu is too weak for any other PvP platform.

      💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Swablu are Peck, Disarming Voice and Aerial Ace.

      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#333
      Height0.41 m
      Weight1.2 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy5 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Swablu family

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

      Swablu Pokémon GOSwablu
      Altaria Pokémon GOAltaria
      Mega Altaria Pokémon GOMega Altaria
      Shadow Swablu Pokémon GOShadow Swablu
      Shadow Altaria Pokémon GOShadow Altaria
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Swablu
      Purification cost1 Candy
      1000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Swablu CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Swablu's has 931 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Swablu obtained from Raids can be encountered from 397 CP to 470 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 497 CP to 588 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Swablu can be found in the 322 CP to 353 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP931 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch322 CP - 353 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs429 CP - 470 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids397 CP - 470 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      497 CP - 588 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 Swablu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      111 CP236 CP361 CP
      486 CP5111 CP6136 CP
      7160 CP8185 CP9210 CP
      10235 CP11259 CP12282 CP
      13306 CP14329 CP15353 CP
      16376 CP17400 CP18423 CP
      19447 CP20470 CP21494 CP
      22517 CP23541 CP24565 CP
      25588 CP26612 CP27635 CP
      28659 CP29682 CP30706 CP
      31718 CP32729 CP33741 CP
      34753 CP35765 CP36776 CP
      37788 CP38800 CP39812 CP
      40824 CP41834 CP42845 CP
      43855 CP44866 CP45877 CP
      46887 CP47898 CP48909 CP
      49920 CP50931 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swablu

      Photobomb

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

      Normal Normal

      Flying Flying

      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 Swablu Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

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

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Swablu

      Shadow Swablu high resolution sprites

      Shadow Swablu Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Swablu’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Swablu is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

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

      The best moves for Shadow Swablu in Pokémon GO are Peck and Aerial Ace. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.315 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 35.231.

      How does Shadow Swablu perform in Raids?

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

      How does Shadow Swablu rank as a Normal-type attacker?

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

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swablu?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swablu: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

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

      Shadow Swablu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 824 CP and 931 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Swablu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Swablu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Swablu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Swablu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.