Shadow Spheal

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Shadow Spheal is a Ice and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 1088 CP. Shadow Spheal best moveset in Pokémon GO is Water Gun and Aurora Beam. Shiny Shadow Spheal is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Spheal is boosted by Snow and Rain weather.

Shadow Spheal is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock moves. It is strong against Water and Ice moves.

Stats

Max CP
1088 CP
Attack
95 ATK
Defense
90 DEF
Stamina
172 STA
Weather Boost
  • snowSnow
  • rainRain
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
No No
Buddy distance
3 km
Can Dynamax
No No
Max Battles Tier
-Star

Shadow Spheal weaknesses and resistances

Weaknesses

  • ElectricElectric160.0%
  • FightingFighting160.0%
  • GrassGrass160.0%
  • RockRock160.0%

Resistances

  • IceIce39.1%
  • WaterWater62.5%
More informationMore information
  • Shadow Spheal takes increased damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock type moves.
  • Shadow Spheal takes reduced damage from Ice and Water type moves.
  • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Shadow Spheal's best moves and movesets

Moves

Shadow Spheal's best moveset is Water Gun and Aurora Beam, with 7.62 DPS (damage per second) and 86.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Snow weather.

Best Shadow Spheal moves
DPS7.62
TDO86.56
Score8.7
Weather Boost
  • rain
  • snow

Shadow Spheal moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterWater Gun IceAurora Beam 7.6286.68.7
      2.WaterWater Gun WaterWater Pulse 7.5886.18.7
      3.WaterWater Gun NormalBody Slam 7.2582.48.3
      4.FightingRock Smash IceAurora Beam 6.2971.47.2
      5.FightingRock Smash WaterWater Pulse 6.1469.77.0
      6.FightingRock Smash NormalBody Slam 5.9467.56.8
      7.WaterWater Gun NormalFrustration 3.9244.54.5
      8.FightingRock Smash NormalFrustration 3.1035.23.5

      Fast Attacks

      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Water Gun has no special effects.
        See Water Gun details page ↗
      • FightingRock SmashDamage15Energy10Duration1.3s
        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
        Damage15
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.3s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy7

        Effects
        Rock Smash has no special effects.
        See Rock Smash details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • WaterWater PulseDamage70Energy50Duration3.2s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window2.2s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy55

        Effects
        Water Pulse has no special effects.
        See Water Pulse details page ↗
      • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration1.9s
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam details page ↗
      • IceAurora BeamDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aurora Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window3.4s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy60

        Effects
        Aurora Beam has no special effects.
        See Aurora 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 ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Spheal's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Spheal's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      If you are unable to get Shadow Spheal with its best moveset, we recommend to use Water Gun/Water Pulse. You will lose around 0.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Spheal's strongest moveset (Water Gun/Aurora Beam).

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

      Shadow Spheal's PvE and PvP Ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Ice Ice-type Attacker
      Water Gun / Aurora Beam
      F TierExternal Link#68
      Water Water-type Attacker
      Water Gun / Water Pulse
      F TierExternal Link#170
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

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      PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Shadow Spheal's has 1088 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Spheal obtained from Raids can be encountered from 471 CP to 550 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 589 CP to 687 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Spheal can be found in the 379 CP to 412 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1088 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch379 CP - 412 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs505 CP - 550 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids471 CP - 550 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • snowSnow
      • rainRain
      589 CP - 687 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.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Spheal

      Photobomb

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

      Ice Ice

      Water Water

      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.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Spheal Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      113 CP242 CP371 CP
      4100 CP5129 CP6158 CP
      7187 CP8217 CP9246 CP
      10275 CP11302 CP12330 CP
      13357 CP14385 CP15412 CP
      16440 CP17467 CP18495 CP
      19522 CP20550 CP21577 CP
      22605 CP23632 CP24660 CP
      25687 CP26715 CP27742 CP
      28770 CP29797 CP30825 CP
      31838 CP32852 CP33866 CP
      34880 CP35893 CP36907 CP
      37921 CP38935 CP39948 CP
      40962 CP41974 CP42987 CP
      43999 CP441012 CP451024 CP
      461037 CP471049 CP481062 CP
      491075 CP501088 CP

      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#363
      Height0.79 m
      Weight39.5 kg
      RegionHoenn Generation 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate50%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      3 Candy
      100 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      50 Candy
      50000 Candy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Spheal

      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Spheal in Pokémon GO is 41.85%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 74.90% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 87.43%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -41.85%46.39%55.65%63.32%
                Curve60.21%65.35%74.90%81.82%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -55.65%60.75%70.47%77.78%
                Curve74.90%79.60%87.43%92.25%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 62.31%67.44%76.86%83.56%
                Curve80.96%85.16%91.69%95.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 74.21%78.96%86.90%91.85%
                Curve90.01%92.93%96.84%98.59%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Spheal, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Shadow Spheal high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Spheal. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow Spheal Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubySPHEAL is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this POKéMON eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.
                SapphireSPHEAL always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this POKéMON can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea.
                EmeraldIt is completely covered with plushy fur. As a result, it never feels the cold even when it is rolling about on ice floes or diving in the sea.
                FireRedIts body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
                LeafGreenIts body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt crosses the oceans by rolling itself on drifting ice. Fluffy fur keeps it warm when the temperature is below freezing.
                Black 2, White 2They can’t swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they’re happy, they clap fins.
                XThey can’t swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they’re happy, they clap fins.
                YIts body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
                Omega RubySpheal is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this Pokémon eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.
                Alpha SapphireSpheal always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, this Pokémon can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea.
                SwordThis Pokémon’s body is covered in blubber and impressively round. It’s faster for Spheal to roll around than walk.
                ShieldAs it drifts among the waves, Spheal probes the sea. As soon as it spots prey, it informs the Walrein in its herd.
                Legends: ArceusDuring the season when drift ice approaches the shore, Spheal prefers living on the ice—where fewer predators lurk—rather than the land. Its fur retains heat superbly and resists harsh cold.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Spheal’s strengths and weaknesses?

                Shadow Spheal is a Ice and Water-type Pokémon and is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves. Shadow Spheal is strong against Water and Ice-type moves.

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

                The best moves for Shadow Spheal in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Aurora Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.623 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 86.564.

                How does Shadow Spheal perform in Raids?

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

                How does Shadow Spheal rank as a Ice-type attacker?

                Shadow Spheal is an F-Tier Ice-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

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

                Shadow Spheal is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spheal?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spheal: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, and Primal Kyogre.

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

                Shadow Spheal’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 962 CP and 1088 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Spheal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Spheal cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Spheal Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Spheal cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.