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Shadow Gloom

Shadow Gloom (Shadow)Grass Poison
  • sunny
  • cloudy
Shadow Gloom is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Gloom is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,681 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Acid / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Gloom Stats and Max CP

153 ATK
136 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1900 CP
Lvl 40
1681 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1200 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
960 CP
Lvl 15 Research
720 CP

Shadow Gloom's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GrassGrass-type
#187
PoisonPoison-type
#74
Great LeagueGreat League
#911

Shadow Gloom Type Chart

Shadow Gloom takes increased damage from:Shadow Gloom takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Shadow Gloom takes reduced damage from:Shadow Gloom takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Gloom best moveset

Moves

Acid + Sludge Bomb

Poison
PoisonAcid
PoisonSludge Bomb
Shadow Gloom's best Poison-type moveset is Acid / Sludge Bomb, with 10.41 DPS and 116.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Gloom ranks #74 (C Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonAcidPoisonSludge Bomb8.5210.41116.6
2.GrassRazor LeafPoisonSludge Bomb8.4810.35116.0
3.GrassRazor LeafGrassPetal Blizzard7.489.13102.3
4.PoisonAcidGrassPetal Blizzard7.379.00100.9
5.GrassRazor LeafFairyMoonblast7.118.6897.3
6.PoisonAcidFairyMoonblast6.778.2792.7
7.GrassRazor LeafNormalFrustration00.100
8.PoisonAcidNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • GrassRazor Leaf1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy4

    Effects
    Razor Leaf has no special effects.
    See Razor Leaf details page ↗
  • PoisonAcid11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

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

Charged Attacks

  • FairyMoonblast1301004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Moonblast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Moonblast details page ↗
  • GrassPetal Blizzard1101002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Petal Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Petal Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Petal Blizzard details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    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 ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Shadow Gloom CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Gloom reaches a maximum of 1,681 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 857–960 CP, rising to 1,072–1,200 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 677–720 CP.

Max CPMax CP1681 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch677 CP - 720 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs902 CP - 960 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids857 CP - 960 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1072 CP - 1200 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 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.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
123 CP274 CP3125 CP
4176 CP5226 CP6277 CP
7328 CP8378 CP9429 CP
10480 CP11528 CP12576 CP
13624 CP14672 CP15720 CP
16768 CP17816 CP18864 CP
19912 CP20960 CP211008 CP
221056 CP231104 CP241152 CP
251200 CP261248 CP271296 CP
281344 CP291393 CP301441 CP
311465 CP321489 CP331513 CP
341537 CP351561 CP361585 CP
371609 CP381633 CP391657 CP
401681 CP411702 CP421723 CP
431745 CP441767 CP451789 CP
461811 CP471833 CP481855 CP
491878 CP501900 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#44
Height0.8 m
Weight8.6 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
OddishOddish
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
GloomGloom
GloomGloom
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
VileplumeVileplume
GloomGloom
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sun Stone
BellossomBellossom
  • Oddish evolves into Gloom which costs 25 Candy.
  • Gloom evolves into Vileplume which costs 100 Candy.
  • Gloom evolves into Bellossom which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sun Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Gloom
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Gloom

Photobomb

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

Grass Grass

Poison Poison

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, 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.

Power-up costs

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

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

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Gloom family

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

OddishOddish
GloomGloom
VileplumeVileplume
BellossomBellossom
Shadow Oddish (Shadow)Shadow Oddish
Shadow Gloom (Shadow)Shadow Gloom
Shadow Vileplume (Shadow)Shadow Vileplume
Shadow Bellossom (Shadow)Shadow Bellossom

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer23s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Gloom

Shadow Gloom high resolution sprites

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

Shadow Gloom Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Gloom Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
YellowSmells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose- bending stink.
GoldWhat appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
SilverIt secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
CrystalThe smell from its drool-like syrup and the pollen on its petals is so bad, it may make opponents faint.
RubyGLOOM releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this POKéMON is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma.
SapphireFrom its mouth GLOOM drips honey that smells absolutely horrible. Apparently, it loves the horrid stench. It sniffs the noxious fumes and then drools even more of its honey.
EmeraldA horribly noxious honey drools from its mouth. One whiff of the honey can result in memory loss. Some fans are said to enjoy this overwhelming stink, however.
FireRedIts pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles.
LeafGreenThe fluid that oozes from its mouth isn’t drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
HeartGoldWhat appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.
SoulSilverIt secretes a sticky, drool-like honey. Although sweet, it smells too repulsive to get very close.
XSmells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.
YThe honey it drools from its mouth smells so atrocious, it can curl noses more than a mile away.
Omega RubyGloom releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokémon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma.
Alpha SapphireFrom its mouth Gloom drips honey that smells absolutely horrible. Apparently, it loves the horrid stench. It sniffs the noxious fumes and then drools even more of its honey.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Smells incredibly foul! However, around one out of a thousand people enjoy sniffing its nose-bending stink.
SwordIts pistils exude an incredibly foul odor. The horrid stench can cause fainting at a distance of 1.25 miles.
ShieldWhat appears to be drool is actually sweet honey. It is very sticky and clings stubbornly if touched.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Gloom’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Gloom is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Gloom in Pokémon GO are Acid and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.405 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 116.593.

How does Shadow Gloom perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Gloom rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Shadow Gloom is an E-Tier Grass-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Gloom rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Gloom is a C-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #74. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Gloom?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Gloom: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

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

Shadow Gloom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1681 CP and 1900 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Gloom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Gloom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Gloom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Gloom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.