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    Shadow Galvantula

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    Shadow Galvantula is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2494 CP. Shadow Galvantula best moveset in Pokémon GO is Volt Switch and Bug Buzz. Shiny Shadow Galvantula is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Galvantula is boosted by Rain weather.

    Shadow Galvantula is weak to Fire and Rock moves. It is strong against Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2494 CP
    Attack
    201 ATK
    Defense
    128 DEF
    Stamina
    172 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Galvantula weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • FireFire160.0%
    • RockRock160.0%

    Resistances

    • ElectricElectric62.5%
    • FightingFighting62.5%
    • GrassGrass62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Galvantula takes increased damage from Fire and Rock type moves.
    • Shadow Galvantula takes reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Galvantula's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Galvantula's best moveset is Volt Switch and Bug Buzz, with 15.70 DPS (damage per second) and 242.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

    Best Shadow Galvantula moves
    ElectricVolt Switch
    BugBug Buzz
    DPS15.70
    TDO242.80
    Score24.1
    Weather Boost
    • rain

    Shadow Galvantula moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.ElectricVolt Switch BugBug Buzz 15.70242.824.1
        2.ElectricVolt Switch ElectricDischarge 15.13234.022.6
        3.BugFury Cutter BugBug Buzz 14.87229.921.9
        4.BugFury Cutter ElectricDischarge 14.41222.820.7
        5.ElectricVolt Switch PoisonCross Poison 12.16188.014.8
        6.ElectricVolt Switch BugLunge 11.96185.014.5
        7.ElectricVolt Switch GrassEnergy Ball 11.76181.914.3
        8.BugFury Cutter BugLunge 11.43176.713.9
        9.BugFury Cutter PoisonCross Poison 11.26174.113.7
        10.BugFury Cutter GrassEnergy Ball 11.14172.213.5
        11.ElectricVolt Switch NormalFrustration 5.5786.26.8
        12.BugFury Cutter NormalFrustration 5.0778.46.2

        Fast Attacks

        • BugFury CutterDamage3Energy6Duration0.4s
          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
          Damage3
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.4s
          Damage window0.1s - 0.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

          Effects
          Fury Cutter has no special effects.
          See Fury Cutter details page ↗
        • ElectricVolt SwitchDamage14Energy21Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage14
          Energy21
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy16

          Effects
          Volt Switch has no special effects.
          See Volt Switch details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Discharge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Discharge has no special effects.
          See Discharge details page ↗
        • BugBug BuzzDamage100Energy50Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window2.0s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy60

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Bug Buzz details page ↗
        • PoisonCross PoisonDamage40Energy33Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Cross Poison
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage40
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
          See Cross Poison details page ↗
        • GrassEnergy BallDamage90Energy50Duration3.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.9s
          Damage window3.0s - 3.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Energy Ball details page ↗
        • BugLungeDamage55Energy33Duration2.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Lunge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.9s
          Damage window2.4s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Lunge has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Lunge details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 Galvantula's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Galvantula's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Galvantula with its best moveset, we recommend to use Volt Switch/Discharge. You will lose around 6.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Galvantula's strongest moveset (Volt Switch/Bug Buzz).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Galvantula has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Galvantula's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Bug Bug-type Attacker
        Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz        		B TierExternal Link#35
        Electric Electric-type Attacker
        Volt Switch / Discharge        		C TierExternal Link#49
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Galvantula's has 2494 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Galvantula obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1140 CP to 1260 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1426 CP to 1575 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Galvantula can be found in the 895 CP to 945 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2494 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch895 CP - 945 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1193 CP - 1260 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1140 CP - 1260 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        		1426 CP - 1575 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Galvantula

        Photobomb

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

        Bug Bug

        Electric Electric

        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.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        131 CP297 CP3164 CP
        4230 CP5297 CP6364 CP
        7430 CP8497 CP9563 CP
        10630 CP11693 CP12756 CP
        13819 CP14882 CP15945 CP
        161008 CP171071 CP181134 CP
        191197 CP201260 CP211323 CP
        221386 CP231449 CP241512 CP
        251575 CP261638 CP271701 CP
        281764 CP291828 CP301891 CP
        311922 CP321954 CP331985 CP
        342017 CP352048 CP362080 CP
        372111 CP382143 CP392174 CP
        402206 CP412234 CP422262 CP
        432290 CP442319 CP452347 CP
        462376 CP472405 CP482435 CP
        492464 CP502494 CP

        Shadow Galvantula evolution chart

        Family
        Family

        Shadow Galvantula has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

        Pokédex information

        Unova
        Pokédex Number#596
        Height0.8 m
        Weight14.3 kg
        RegionUnova Generation 5
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate12.5%
        Base Flee Rate5%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Galvantula

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Galvantula in Pokémon GO is 10.46%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 24.56% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 34.47%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-10.46%11.93%15.28%18.49%
                  Curve17.13%19.43%24.56%29.36%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-15.28%17.36%22.01%26.41%
                  Curve24.56%27.68%34.47%40.63%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 18.04%20.45%25.80%30.79%
                  Curve28.69%32.22%39.78%46.50%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 24.14%27.22%33.93%40.02%
                  Curve37.48%41.73%50.56%58.06%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Galvantula, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Shadow Galvantula costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Galvantula costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Galvantula high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Galvantula. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

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                  Shadow Galvantula Pokédex entries

                  Unova
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  BlackWhen attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
                  WhiteThey employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
                  Black 2, White 2It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.
                  X, Omega RubyThey employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
                  Y, Alpha SapphireWhen attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
                  SwordIt launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis.
                  ShieldIt lays traps of electrified threads near the nests of bird Pokémon, aiming to snare chicks that are not yet good at flying.

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Shadow Galvantula’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  Shadow Galvantula is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon and is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. Shadow Galvantula is strong against Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel-type moves.

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

                  The best moves for Shadow Galvantula in Pokémon GO are Volt Switch and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.7 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 242.797.

                  How does Shadow Galvantula perform in Raids?

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

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

                  Shadow Galvantula is a B-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #35 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                  How does Shadow Galvantula rank as a Electric-type attacker?

                  Shadow Galvantula is a C-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #49. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Galvantula?

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

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

                  Shadow Galvantula’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2206 CP and 2494 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Shadow Galvantula be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Galvantula cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                  Can Shadow Galvantula Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Galvantula cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.