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    Shadow Purugly

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow PuruglyNormal

    Shadow Purugly is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2208 CP. Shadow Purugly best moveset in Pokémon GO is Scratch and Play Rough.

    Shadow Purugly is weak to Fighting moves. It is strong against Ghost moves. Shiny Shadow Purugly is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Purugly is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather.

    Stats

    Max CP2208 CP
    Attack172 ATK
    Defense133 DEF
    Stamina174 STA
    Weather Boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedNo No
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#432
    Height1 m
    Weight43.8 kg
    RegionSinnoh Generation 4
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    5 Candy
    300 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    50 Candy
    50000 Candy

    Shadow Purugly weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    Shadow Purugly takes increased damage from Fighting type moves.
    Weaknesses
    FightingFighting160.0%

    Resistances

    Shadow Purugly takes reduced damage from Ghost type moves.
    Resistances
    GhostGhost39.1%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Purugly's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Purugly's best moveset is Scratch and Play Rough, with 12.88 DPS (damage per second) and 208.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Cloudy weather.

    Best Shadow Purugly moves
    NormalScratch
    FairyPlay Rough
    DPS12.88
    TDO208.35
    Score17.6
    Weather Boost
    • partlyCloudy
    • cloudy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Shadow Purugly with its best moveset, we recommend to use Scratch/Thunder. You will lose around 10.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Purugly's strongest moveset (Scratch/Play Rough).

    Shadow Purugly moves comparison

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

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.NormalScratch FairyPlay Rough 12.88208.417.6
        2.NormalScratch ElectricThunder 12.19197.215.8
        3.GhostShadow Claw FairyPlay Rough 12.14196.315.7
        4.NormalScratch FlyingAerial Ace 11.37184.014.0
        5.GhostShadow Claw ElectricThunder 11.12179.813.6
        6.GhostShadow Claw FlyingAerial Ace 10.69173.013.1
        7.NormalScratch NormalFrustration 7.26117.48.9
        8.GhostShadow Claw NormalFrustration 6.40103.57.9

        Fast Attacks

        • GhostShadow ClawDamage9Energy6Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • DarkDark
          • 39.1%
            • NormalNormal
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage9
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy8

          Effects
          Shadow Claw has no special effects.
          See Shadow Claw details page ↗
        • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Scratch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy4
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy2

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

        Charged Moves

        • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.4s
          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
          Duration2.4s
          Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Aerial Ace has no special effects.
          See Aerial Ace details page ↗
        • ElectricThunderDamage100Energy100Duration2.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Thunder
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.4s
          Damage window1.2s - 2.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy60

          Effects
          Thunder has no special effects.
          See Thunder details page ↗
        • FairyPlay RoughDamage90Energy50Duration2.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Play Rough
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • DragonDragon
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.9s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy60

          Effects
          Play Rough has no special effects.
          See Play Rough 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 ↗
        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 Purugly has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Purugly Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Purugly's has 2208 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Purugly obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1004 CP to 1116 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1256 CP to 1395 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Purugly can be found in the 790 CP to 837 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2208 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch790 CP - 837 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1053 CP - 1116 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1004 CP - 1116 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        		1256 CP - 1395 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.

        Shadow Purugly Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        127 CP286 CP3145 CP
        4204 CP5263 CP6322 CP
        7381 CP8440 CP9499 CP
        10558 CP11614 CP12669 CP
        13725 CP14781 CP15837 CP
        16893 CP17948 CP181004 CP
        191060 CP201116 CP211172 CP
        221227 CP231283 CP241339 CP
        251395 CP261451 CP271506 CP
        281562 CP291618 CP301674 CP
        311702 CP321730 CP331758 CP
        341786 CP351813 CP361841 CP
        371869 CP381897 CP391925 CP
        401953 CP411978 CP422003 CP
        432028 CP442053 CP452078 CP
        462104 CP472130 CP482156 CP
        492182 CP502208 CP

        Shadow Purugly evolution chart

        Family
        Family

        Shadow Purugly has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Purugly

        Photobomb

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

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
        NormalFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega KangaskhanMega Pokémon iconMega Kangaskhan
        Normal
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
        NormalFighting
        Pokédex informationMore 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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Shadow Purugly Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Purugly in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Purugly, 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

                List of Shadow Purugly costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Shadow Purugly costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Purugly high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

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

                Wallpaper

                Shadow PuruglyShadow Purugly

                Shadow Purugly Pokédex entries

                Sinnoh
                VersionsPokédex entry
                DiamondIt is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon’s nest and claims it as its own.
                PearlTo make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It binds its body with its tails to make itself look bigger. If it locks eyes, it will glare ceaselessly.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
                X, Omega RubyIt would claim another Pokémon’s nest as its own if it finds a nest sufficiently comfortable.
                Y, Alpha SapphireTo make itself appear intimidatingly beefy, it tightly cinches its waist with its twin tails.
                Legends: ArceusThough impudent and difficult to tame, Purugly enjoys great popularity due to its fur, the beauty of which surpasses even velveteen.