Shadow Skorupi

Shadow Skorupi is a Poison- and Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Skorupi has a maximum CP of 1,141. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Skorupi is Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb.

Shadow Skorupi Stats and Max CP

93 ATK

151 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1141 CP

Lvl 40

1009 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

721 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

576 CP

Lvl 15 Research

432 CP

Shadow Skorupi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#953

Shadow Skorupi Type Chart

Shadow Skorupi takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Skorupi takes reduced damage from:

Fighting39.1%

Grass39.1%

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Poison62.5%

Shadow Skorupi best moveset

Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb

Poison Sting

Sludge Bomb

The best moveset for Shadow Skorupi in raids is Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb (6.55 DPS, 64.2 TDO).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Poison Sting	Sludge Bomb	5.22	6.55	64.2
2.	Infestation	Sludge Bomb	5.22	6.54	64.1
3.	Poison Sting	Cross Poison	4.64	5.82	57.0
4.	Infestation	Cross Poison	4.61	5.78	56.7
5.	Poison Sting	Aqua Tail	4.28	5.37	52.6
6.	Infestation	Aqua Tail	4.24	5.32	52.1
7.	Poison Sting	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Infestation	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Infestation9131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 9
Energy 13
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 12

Effects
Infestation has no special effects.
See Infestation details page ↗
Poison Sting460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Poison Sting has no special effects.
See Poison Sting details page ↗

Damage	9
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	12

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

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 ↗
Cross Poison40331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 40
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
See Cross Poison details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Aqua Tail50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Aqua Tail has no special effects.
See Aqua Tail details page ↗

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

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	40
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.3s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

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

Damage	55
Energy	35

More information

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

Shadow Skorupi CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Skorupi maxes out at 1,141 CP. Raid catches are 496 to 576 CP, or 621 to 721 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 398 to 432 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1141 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	398 CP - 432 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	531 CP - 576 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	496 CP - 576 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	621 CP - 721 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	14 CP	2	44 CP	3	75 CP
4	105 CP	5	136 CP	6	166 CP
7	197 CP	8	227 CP	9	258 CP
10	288 CP	11	317 CP	12	346 CP
13	375 CP	14	403 CP	15	432 CP
16	461 CP	17	490 CP	18	519 CP
19	548 CP	20	576 CP	21	605 CP
22	634 CP	23	663 CP	24	692 CP
25	721 CP	26	750 CP	27	779 CP
28	807 CP	29	836 CP	30	865 CP
31	880 CP	32	894 CP	33	908 CP
34	923 CP	35	937 CP	36	952 CP
37	966 CP	38	980 CP	39	995 CP
40	1009 CP	41	1022 CP	42	1035 CP
43	1048 CP	44	1061 CP	45	1074 CP
46	1087 CP	47	1101 CP	48	1114 CP
49	1128 CP	50	1141 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 Skorupi

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Skorupi’s Poison and Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Skorupi.

Poison

Bug

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	#451
Height	0.8 m
Weight	12 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

How to purify Shadow Skorupi

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Skorupi	50 Candy	Drapion

Skorupi evolves into Drapion which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Skorupi family

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

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

Shadow Skorupi's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m1′03″	0.4 m1′04″
XS	0.4 m1′04″	0.6 m2′00″
M	0.6 m2′00″	1 m3′03″
XL	1 m3′03″	1.2 m3′11″
XXL	1.2 m3′11″	1.4 m4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 29s
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 Skorupi 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 Skorupi

Shadow Skorupi high resolution sprites

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

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Skorupi Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Pearl	It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Platinum, Black, White	As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Black 2, White 2	It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.
X, Omega Ruby	It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Sword	After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.
Shield	It attacks using the claws on its tail. Once locked in its grip, its prey is unable to move as this Pokémon’s poison seeps in.
Legends: Arceus	Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Skorupi’s best moves are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb, for 6.55 DPS and 64.2 TDO.

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

What are Shadow Skorupi’s strengths and weaknesses?

Poison and Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

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

Shadow Skorupi tops out at 1,009 CP at Level 40 and 1,141 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Skorupi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Skorupi can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Skorupi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Skorupi cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skorupi?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skorupi: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Shadow Skorupi Stats and Max CP

Shadow Skorupi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Skorupi Type Chart

Shadow Skorupi takes increased damage from:

Shadow Skorupi takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Bug

Evolution Chart

Shadow Skorupi family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Skorupi

Shadow Skorupi high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Skorupi’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Skorupi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Skorupi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skorupi?

Overview and stats

Shadow Skorupi Stats and Max CP

Shadow Skorupi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Skorupi Type Chart

Shadow Skorupi takes increased damage from:

Shadow Skorupi takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Bug

Evolution Chart

Shadow Skorupi family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Skorupi

Shadow Skorupi high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Skorupi’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Skorupi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Skorupi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skorupi?