Shadow Tepig

Shadow Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Tepig has a maximum CP of 1,224. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Tepig is Ember and Flamethrower.

Shadow Tepig Stats and Max CP

115 ATK

85 DEF

163 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1224 CP

Lvl 40

1083 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

773 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

618 CP

Lvl 15 Research

464 CP

Shadow Tepig's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#75

Shadow Tepig Type Chart

Shadow Tepig takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Shadow Tepig takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Tepig best moveset

Ember + Flamethrower

Ember

Flamethrower

The best moveset for Shadow Tepig in raids is Ember and Flamethrower (6.24 DPS, 48.6 TDO).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Ember	Flamethrower	4.73	6.24	48.6
2.	Tackle	Flamethrower	4.65	6.14	47.8
3.	Ember	Body Slam	4.47	5.90	46.0
4.	Ember	Flame Charge	4.43	5.84	45.5
5.	Tackle	Body Slam	4.38	5.78	45.0
6.	Tackle	Flame Charge	4.35	5.74	44.7
7.	Ember	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Tackle	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower 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 ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

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

More information

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

Shadow Tepig CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Tepig maxes out at 1,224 CP. Raid catches are 535 to 618 CP, or 669 to 773 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 428 to 464 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1224 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	428 CP - 464 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	571 CP - 618 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	535 CP - 618 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	669 CP - 773 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	15 CP	2	48 CP	3	80 CP
4	113 CP	5	146 CP	6	178 CP
7	211 CP	8	244 CP	9	276 CP
10	309 CP	11	340 CP	12	371 CP
13	402 CP	14	433 CP	15	464 CP
16	495 CP	17	526 CP	18	557 CP
19	588 CP	20	618 CP	21	649 CP
22	680 CP	23	711 CP	24	742 CP
25	773 CP	26	804 CP	27	835 CP
28	866 CP	29	897 CP	30	928 CP
31	944 CP	32	959 CP	33	974 CP
34	990 CP	35	1005 CP	36	1021 CP
37	1036 CP	38	1052 CP	39	1067 CP
40	1083 CP	41	1097 CP	42	1110 CP
43	1124 CP	44	1138 CP	45	1152 CP
46	1167 CP	47	1181 CP	48	1195 CP
49	1210 CP	50	1224 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 Tepig

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Tepig’s Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Tepig.

Fire

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	#498
Height	0.5 m
Weight	9.9 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

How to purify Shadow Tepig

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tepig	25 Candy	Pignite
Pignite	100 Candy	Emboar

Tepig evolves into Pignite which costs 25 Candy.
Pignite evolves into Emboar which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Tepig family

Shadow Tepig’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

0.25 m	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.75 m	0.78 m

Size bounds

Shadow Tepig's height ranges from 0.245 m to 0.775 m, with the average being 0.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.245 m0′10″	0.25 m0′10″
XS	0.25 m0′10″	0.375 m1′03″
M	0.375 m1′03″	0.625 m2′01″
XL	0.625 m2′01″	0.75 m2′06″
XXL	0.75 m2′06″	0.775 m2′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.8s
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 Tepig 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 Tepig

Shadow Tepig high resolution sprites

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

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Tepig Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
White	It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.
Black 2, White 2	It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
X, Omega Ruby	It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Tepig’s best moves are Ember and Flamethrower, for 6.24 DPS and 48.6 TDO.

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

What are Shadow Tepig’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

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

Shadow Tepig tops out at 1,083 CP at Level 40 and 1,224 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Tepig be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Tepig can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Tepig Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Tepig cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Tepig?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Tepig: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.

Shadow Tepig Stats and Max CP

Shadow Tepig's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Tepig Type Chart

Shadow Tepig takes increased damage from:

Shadow Tepig takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Shadow Tepig family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Tepig

Shadow Tepig high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Tepig’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Tepig be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Tepig Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Tepig?

Overview and stats

Shadow Tepig Stats and Max CP

Shadow Tepig's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Tepig Type Chart

Shadow Tepig takes increased damage from:

Shadow Tepig takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Shadow Tepig family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Tepig

Shadow Tepig high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Tepig’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Tepig be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Tepig Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Tepig?