Shadow Carracosta

Shadow Carracosta is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,621 CP and is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Ancient Power. It is boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Carracosta Stats and Max CP

192 ATK

197 DEF

179 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2964 CP

Lvl 40

2621 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1872 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1498 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1123 CP

Shadow Carracosta's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Water-type

Rock-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Shadow Carracosta Type Chart

Shadow Carracosta takes increased damage from:

Grass256.0%

Electric160.0%

Fighting160.0%

Ground160.0%

Shadow Carracosta takes reduced damage from:

Fire39.1%

Flying62.5%

Ice62.5%

Normal62.5%

Poison62.5%

Shadow Carracosta best moveset

Rock Throw + Ancient Power

Rock Throw

Ancient Power

Shadow Carracosta's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Ancient Power, with 11.93 DPS and 215.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Carracosta ranks #46 (B Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.

Water Gun + Surf

Water Gun

Surf

Shadow Carracosta's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Surf, with 13.00 DPS and 234.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Carracosta ranks #57 (C Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

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Data table

1.	Rock Throw	Surf	11.87	13.48	243.4
2.	Water Gun	Surf	11.45	13.00	234.8
3.	Rock Throw	Liquidation	11.33	12.87	232.3
4.	Water Gun	Liquidation	11.00	12.49	225.6
5.	Rock Throw	Ancient Power	10.50	11.93	215.4
6.	Water Gun	Ancient Power	10.13	11.50	207.7
7.	Rock Throw	Body Slam	10.12	11.50	207.6
8.	Water Gun	Body Slam	9.55	10.85	195.9

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Fast Attacks

Rock Throw1381.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 8
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 5

Effects
Rock Throw has no special effects.
See Rock Throw details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
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	13
Energy	8
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	5

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

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Body Slam50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
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
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
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 ↗
Ancient Power70333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Ancient Power details page ↗
Surf60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗
Liquidation70333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Liquidation has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Liquidation details page ↗

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	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.1s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.7s

Damage	70
Energy	45

More information

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

Shadow Carracosta CP Chart

Shadow Carracosta reaches a maximum of 2,621 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,369–1,498 CP, rising to 1,711–1,872 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,069–1,123 CP.

Max CP	2621 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1069 CP - 1123 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1425 CP - 1498 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1369 CP - 1498 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1711 CP - 1872 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	37 CP	2	116 CP	3	195 CP
4	274 CP	5	353 CP	6	432 CP
7	511 CP	8	591 CP	9	670 CP
10	749 CP	11	824 CP	12	899 CP
13	974 CP	14	1048 CP	15	1123 CP
16	1198 CP	17	1273 CP	18	1348 CP
19	1423 CP	20	1498 CP	21	1573 CP
22	1648 CP	23	1722 CP	24	1797 CP
25	1872 CP	26	1947 CP	27	2022 CP
28	2097 CP	29	2172 CP	30	2247 CP
31	2284 CP	32	2322 CP	33	2359 CP
34	2397 CP	35	2434 CP	36	2472 CP
37	2509 CP	38	2547 CP	39	2584 CP
40	2621 CP	41	2655 CP	42	2688 CP
43	2722 CP	44	2756 CP	45	2790 CP
46	2824 CP	47	2859 CP	48	2894 CP
49	2929 CP	50	2964 CP

More 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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Carracosta

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

Water

Rock

More 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#565
Height	1.2 m
Weight	81 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tirtouga	50 Candy	Carracosta

Tirtouga evolves into Carracosta which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Carracosta family

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

How to purify Shadow Carracosta

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	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	10s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	70.0%
Attack Timer	29s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

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	-

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

Power-Up Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Carracosta

Shadow Carracosta high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

Shadow Carracosta Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker.
White	Incredible jaw strength enables them to chew up steel beams and rocks along with their prey.
Black 2, White 2	It could knock out a foe with a slap from one of its developed front appendages and chew it up, shell or bones and all.
X, Omega Ruby	They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It could knock out a foe with a slap from one of its developed front appendages and chew it up, shell or bones and all.
Sun	It constructed its sturdy shell by crunching and swallowing the hard shells or bones of its prey.
Moon	Active both on land and in the sea, this Pokémon drags its land-based prey into the water to finish it off.
Ultra Sun	Its jaws are terrifyingly powerful. It could eat Omastar and Omanyte whole and not be bothered in the slightest by their shells.
Ultra Moon	Carracosta eats every last bit of the prey it catches, even the shells and bones, to further strengthen its sturdy shell.
Sword	Carracosta completely devours its prey—bones, shells, and all. Because of this, Carracosta’s own shell grows thick and sturdy.
Shield	This Pokémon emerges from the water in search of prey despite the fact that it moves more slowly on land.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best moves for Shadow Carracosta in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Ancient Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.93 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 215.4.

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

What are Shadow Carracosta’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

How does Shadow Carracosta perform in Raids?

Shadow Carracosta ranks #57 among Water-type attackers (C Tier).

Shadow Carracosta ranks #46 among Rock-type attackers (B Tier).

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

Shadow Carracosta’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,621 CP and 2,964 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Carracosta be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Carracosta can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Carracosta Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Carracosta cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Carracosta?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Carracosta: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.