Shadow Karrablast

Shadow Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Karrablast has a maximum CP of 1,336. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Karrablast is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor.

Shadow Karrablast Stats and Max CP

137 ATK

87 DEF

137 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1336 CP

Lvl 40

1182 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

844 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

675 CP

Lvl 15 Research

506 CP

Shadow Karrablast's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#726

Shadow Karrablast Type Chart

Shadow Karrablast takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Karrablast takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Shadow Karrablast best moveset

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor

Fury Cutter

X-Scissor

The best moveset for Shadow Karrablast in raids is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor (7.95 DPS, 53.8 TDO).

10 of 10 matches

Data table

1.	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	5.81	7.95	53.8
2.	Fury Cutter	Signal Beam	5.31	7.26	49.1
3.	Fury Cutter	Drill Run	5.16	7.06	47.8
4.	Fury Cutter	Aerial Ace	4.87	6.66	45.1
5.	Peck	X-Scissor	4.51	6.17	41.7
6.	Peck	Signal Beam	4.12	5.64	38.2
7.	Peck	Aerial Ace	4.10	5.61	38.0
8.	Peck	Drill Run	4.07	5.56	37.7

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Fast Attacks

Fury Cutter480.5s
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 4
Energy 8
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Fury Cutter has no special effects.
See Fury Cutter details page ↗
Peck10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

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

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

X-Scissor45331.5s
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 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
X-Scissor has no special effects.
See X-Scissor details page ↗
Signal Beam75503.0s
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 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Signal Beam details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Drill Run85503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Drill Run has no special effects.
See Drill Run 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	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.7s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.8s

Damage	70
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 Karrablast 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 Karrablast can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Karrablast CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Karrablast maxes out at 1,336 CP. Raid catches are 588 to 675 CP, or 735 to 844 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 469 to 506 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1336 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	469 CP - 506 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	626 CP - 675 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	588 CP - 675 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	735 CP - 844 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	16 CP	2	52 CP	3	88 CP
4	123 CP	5	159 CP	6	195 CP
7	230 CP	8	266 CP	9	302 CP
10	337 CP	11	371 CP	12	405 CP
13	439 CP	14	472 CP	15	506 CP
16	540 CP	17	574 CP	18	607 CP
19	641 CP	20	675 CP	21	709 CP
22	743 CP	23	776 CP	24	810 CP
25	844 CP	26	878 CP	27	911 CP
28	945 CP	29	979 CP	30	1013 CP
31	1030 CP	32	1047 CP	33	1063 CP
34	1080 CP	35	1097 CP	36	1114 CP
37	1131 CP	38	1148 CP	39	1165 CP
40	1182 CP	41	1197 CP	42	1212 CP
43	1227 CP	44	1242 CP	45	1258 CP
46	1273 CP	47	1289 CP	48	1304 CP
49	1320 CP	50	1336 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 Karrablast

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

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	#588
Height	0.5 m
Weight	5.9 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% 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	50 50000

How to purify Shadow Karrablast

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

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Karrablast	200 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Escavalier

Karrablast evolves into Escavalier which costs 200 Candy.

Shadow Karrablast family

Shadow Karrablast’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	0.88 m

Size bounds

Shadow Karrablast's height ranges from 0.245 m to 0.875 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″	0.875 m2′10″

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 Karrablast 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 Karrablast

Shadow Karrablast high resolution sprites

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

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Karrablast Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
White	When they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet.
Black 2, White 2	For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
X, Omega Ruby	These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
Sword	Its strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve.
Shield	It spits a liquid from its mouth to melt through Shelmet’s shell. Karrablast doesn’t eat the shell— it eats only the contents.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Karrablast’s best moves are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor, for 7.95 DPS and 53.8 TDO.

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

What are Shadow Karrablast’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

Shadow Karrablast tops out at 1,182 CP at Level 40 and 1,336 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Karrablast be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Karrablast can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Karrablast Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Karrablast cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Karrablast?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Karrablast: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Shadow Karrablast Stats and Max CP

Shadow Karrablast's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Karrablast Type Chart

Shadow Karrablast takes increased damage from:

Shadow Karrablast takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Shadow Karrablast family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Karrablast

Shadow Karrablast high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Karrablast’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Karrablast be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Karrablast Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Karrablast?

Overview and stats

Shadow Karrablast Stats and Max CP

Shadow Karrablast's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Karrablast Type Chart

Shadow Karrablast takes increased damage from:

Shadow Karrablast takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Shadow Karrablast family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Karrablast

Shadow Karrablast high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Karrablast’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Karrablast be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Karrablast Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Karrablast?