Shadow Spheal

Shadow Spheal is an Ice- and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Spheal has a maximum CP of 1,088. It is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Spheal is Water Gun and Aurora Beam.

Shadow Spheal Stats and Max CP

95 ATK

90 DEF

172 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1088 CP

Lvl 40

962 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

687 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

550 CP

Lvl 15 Research

412 CP

Shadow Spheal's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#125

Shadow Spheal Type Chart

Shadow Spheal takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Fighting160.0%

Grass160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Spheal takes reduced damage from:

Ice39.1%

Water62.5%

Shadow Spheal best moveset

Water Gun + Aurora Beam

Water Gun

Aurora Beam

The best moveset for Shadow Spheal in raids is Water Gun and Aurora Beam (5.77 DPS, 49.7 TDO).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Water Gun	Aurora Beam	4.48	5.77	49.7
2.	Water Gun	Body Slam	4.38	5.64	48.6
3.	Water Gun	Water Pulse	4.32	5.57	48.0
4.	Rock Smash	Aurora Beam	3.68	4.75	40.9
5.	Rock Smash	Body Slam	3.66	4.72	40.6
6.	Rock Smash	Water Pulse	3.56	4.58	39.5
7.	Water Gun	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Rock Smash	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Rock Smash17121.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 17
Energy 12
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 7

Effects
Rock Smash has no special effects.
See Rock Smash details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	17
Energy	12
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	9
Energy	7

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Aurora Beam80503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.3s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 60

Effects
Aurora Beam has no special effects.
See Aurora Beam details page ↗
Body Slam50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Body Slam has no special effects.
See Body Slam 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 ↗
Water Pulse65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Water Pulse has no special effects.
See Water Pulse details page ↗

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.3s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	60

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	65
Energy	40

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

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.7s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Spheal 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 Spheal can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Spheal CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Spheal maxes out at 1,088 CP. Raid catches are 471 to 550 CP, or 589 to 687 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 379 to 412 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1088 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	379 CP - 412 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	505 CP - 550 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	471 CP - 550 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	589 CP - 687 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	42 CP	3	71 CP
4	100 CP	5	129 CP	6	158 CP
7	187 CP	8	217 CP	9	246 CP
10	275 CP	11	302 CP	12	330 CP
13	357 CP	14	385 CP	15	412 CP
16	440 CP	17	467 CP	18	495 CP
19	522 CP	20	550 CP	21	577 CP
22	605 CP	23	632 CP	24	660 CP
25	687 CP	26	715 CP	27	742 CP
28	770 CP	29	797 CP	30	825 CP
31	838 CP	32	852 CP	33	866 CP
34	880 CP	35	893 CP	36	907 CP
37	921 CP	38	935 CP	39	948 CP
40	962 CP	41	974 CP	42	987 CP
43	999 CP	44	1012 CP	45	1024 CP
46	1037 CP	47	1049 CP	48	1062 CP
49	1075 CP	50	1088 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 Spheal

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Spheal’s Ice and Water-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Spheal.

Ice

Water

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	#363
Height	0.79 m
Weight	39.5 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	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Spheal	25 Candy	Sealeo
Sealeo	100 Candy	Walrein

Spheal evolves into Sealeo which costs 25 Candy.
Sealeo evolves into Walrein which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Spheal family

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

How to purify Shadow Spheal

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 Spheal 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 Spheal

Shadow Spheal high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Shadow Spheal costumes

A list of Shadow Spheal costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Shadow Spheal Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SPHEAL is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this POKéMON eat, they all clap at onceto show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.
Sapphire	SPHEAL always travels by rolling around on its ball-like body. When the season for ice floes arrives, thisPOKéMON can be seen rolling about on ice and crossing the sea.
Emerald	It 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.
FireRed	Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
LeafGreen	Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It crosses the oceans by rolling itself on drifting ice. Fluffy fur keeps it warm when the temperature is below freezing.
Black 2, White 2	They can’t swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they’re happy, they clap fins.
X	They can’t swim well yet, and they move much faster by rolling. When they’re happy, they clap fins.
Y	Its body is covered in fluffy fur. The fur keeps it from feeling cold while it is rolling on ice.
Omega Ruby	Spheal 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 Sapphire	Spheal 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.
Sword	This Pokémon’s body is covered in blubber and impressively round. It’s faster for Spheal to roll around than walk.
Shield	As it drifts among the waves, Spheal probes the sea. As soon as it spots prey, it informs the Walrein in its herd.
Legends: Arceus	During 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 the best moves for Shadow Spheal in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Spheal’s best moves are Water Gun and Aurora Beam, for 5.77 DPS and 49.7 TDO.

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

What are Shadow Spheal’s strengths and weaknesses?

Ice and Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Water and Ice-type moves.

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

Shadow Spheal tops out at 962 CP at Level 40 and 1,088 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Spheal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Spheal can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Spheal Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Spheal cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spheal?

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

Shadow Spheal Stats and Max CP

Shadow Spheal's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Spheal Type Chart

Shadow Spheal takes increased damage from:

Shadow Spheal takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Ice

Water

Evolution Chart

Shadow Spheal family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Spheal

Shadow Spheal high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Spheal’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Spheal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Spheal Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spheal?

Overview and stats

Shadow Spheal Stats and Max CP

Shadow Spheal's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Spheal Type Chart

Shadow Spheal takes increased damage from:

Shadow Spheal takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Ice

Water

Evolution Chart

Shadow Spheal family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Spheal

Shadow Spheal high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Spheal’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Spheal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Spheal Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Spheal?