Shadow Karrablast

Shadow Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,182 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

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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Shadow Karrablast PvE Analysis

A Bug type Pokémon with only 87 DEF? 🥱

⚔️ Raids – Eww!

🛡️ Gyms – Embarrassing. 😶

Shadow Karrablast PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🧸 Little Cup – Shadow Karrablast is spammy and can bait shields with Fury Cutter, X-Scissor, and Drill Run, but the limited offensive coverage of Bug type attacks and lack of meaningful bulk hold it back. 🫤

🔵 Great League – Shadow Karrablast plummets badly. 📉

🟡 Ultra League – Not usable at all.

🟣 Master League – Forget about it.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Karrablast Type Chart

Shadow Karrablast takes increased damage from:Shadow Karrablast takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Karrablast takes reduced damage from:Shadow Karrablast takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Shadow Karrablast best moveset

Moves

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor

Shadow Karrablast's best moveset is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor, with 7.95 DPS (damage per second) and 53.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
1.BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor5.817.9553.8
2.BugFury CutterBugSignal Beam5.317.2649.1
3.BugFury CutterGroundDrill Run5.167.0647.8
4.BugFury CutterFlyingAerial Ace4.876.6645.1
5.FlyingPeckBugX-Scissor4.516.1741.7
6.FlyingPeckBugSignal Beam4.125.6438.2
7.FlyingPeckFlyingAerial Ace4.105.6138.0
8.FlyingPeckGroundDrill Run4.075.5637.7

Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • FlyingPeck10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Peck
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

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

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • BugSignal Beam75503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    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 ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
  • GroundDrill Run85503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Drill Run
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Drill Run has no special effects.
    See Drill Run 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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Shadow Karrablast CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Karrablast reaches a maximum of 1,182 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 588–675 CP, rising to 735–844 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 469–506 CP.

Max CPMax CP1182 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch469 CP - 506 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs626 CP - 675 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids588 CP - 675 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
735 CP - 844 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 Karrablast Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
116 CP252 CP388 CP
4123 CP5159 CP6195 CP
7230 CP8266 CP9302 CP
10337 CP11371 CP12405 CP
13439 CP14472 CP15506 CP
16540 CP17574 CP18607 CP
19641 CP20675 CP21709 CP
22743 CP23776 CP24810 CP
25844 CP26878 CP27911 CP
28945 CP29979 CP301013 CP
311030 CP321047 CP331063 CP
341080 CP351097 CP361114 CP
371131 CP381148 CP391165 CP
401182 CP411197 CP421212 CP
431227 CP441242 CP451258 CP
461273 CP471289 CP481304 CP
491320 CP501336 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#588
Height0.5 m
Weight5.9 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
KarrablastKarrablast
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • Trade Icon0 Candy if traded
EscavalierEscavalier
  • Karrablast evolves into Escavalier which costs 200 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Karrablast
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Karrablast

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

Bug Bug

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

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

Shadow Karrablast family

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

KarrablastKarrablast
EscavalierEscavalier
Shadow Karrablast (Shadow)Shadow Karrablast
Shadow Escavalier (Shadow)Shadow Escavalier

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Karrablast

Shadow Karrablast high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

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Shadow Karrablast Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackThese mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
WhiteWhen they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet.
Black 2, White 2For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
X, Omega RubyThese mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
Y, Alpha SapphireFor some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
SwordIts strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve.
ShieldIt 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 Shadow Karrablast’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug-type Pokémon, Shadow Karrablast is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Karrablast in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.949 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 53.808.

How does Shadow Karrablast perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Karrablast rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Shadow Karrablast's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Karrablast?

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

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

Shadow Karrablast’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1182 CP and 1336 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.