Shadow Shelmet

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

Shadow Shelmet's maximum Combat Power stat is 942 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Infestation / Bug Buzz. Shadow Shelmet encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shadow Shelmet is available! ✨

Shadow Shelmet Stats and Max CP

72 ATK
140 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
942 CP
Lvl 40
834 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
595 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
476 CP
Lvl 15 Research
357 CP

Shadow Shelmet's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shadow Shelmet Type Chart

Shadow Shelmet takes increased damage from:Shadow Shelmet takes increased damage from:

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

Shadow Shelmet takes reduced damage from:Shadow Shelmet takes reduced damage from:

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

Moves Analysis

Moves

Infestation + Bug Buzz

Shadow Shelmet's best moveset is Infestation and Bug Buzz, with 4.65 DPS (damage per second) and 42.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugInfestation BugBug Buzz 4.6542.63.65
      2.PoisonAcid BugBug Buzz 4.3539.83.42
      3.BugInfestation BugSignal Beam 4.3339.63.40
      4.PoisonAcid BugSignal Beam 4.0837.43.21
      5.BugInfestation NormalBody Slam 4.0837.33.20
      6.PoisonAcid NormalBody Slam 3.9135.83.07
      7.PoisonAcid NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.BugInfestation NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • BugInfestationDamage9Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Infestation
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage9
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy12

        Effects
        Infestation has no special effects.
        See Infestation details page ↗
      • PoisonAcidDamage11Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Acid
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy8

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

      Charged Attacks

      • BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        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
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
        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 ↗
      • BugSignal BeamDamage75Energy50Duration3.0s
        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 ↗
      • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam 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 Shelmet's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Shelmet's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      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 Shelmet has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Shadow Shelmet in the meta

      Shadow Shelmet in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      A lowly 72 ATK and an underwhelming moveset cancel Shadow Shelmet’s usage in PvE.

      ⚔️ Raids – ❌

      🛡️ Gyms – This helmet offers no protection. 🪖

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little CupShadow Shelmet is extremely good in the Little Cup, picking up a host of wins against some of the meta’s biggest threats, including Bulbasaur, Wooper, Scrafty, Wynaut, Deino, and more! 💯

      It’s pretty bulky for the Little Cup and has a spammy moveset of Infestation, Body Slam, and Bug Buzz. Ultimately, you have a legitimate match winner! 🏆

      🔵 Great League – Bad.

      🟡 Ultra League – Even worse.

      🟣 Master League – Very bad. 😭

      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#616
      Height0.4 m
      Weight7.7 kg
      RegionGeneration 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Shelmet family

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

      Shelmet Pokémon GOShelmet
      Accelgor Pokémon GOAccelgor
      Shadow Shelmet Pokémon GOShadow Shelmet
      Shadow Accelgor Pokémon GOShadow Accelgor
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Shelmet
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Shelmet CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Shelmet's has 942 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Shelmet obtained from Raids can be encountered from 402 CP to 476 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 502 CP to 595 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Shelmet can be found in the 325 CP to 357 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP942 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch325 CP - 357 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs434 CP - 476 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids402 CP - 476 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      502 CP - 595 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.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      111 CP236 CP362 CP
      487 CP5112 CP6137 CP
      7162 CP8188 CP9213 CP
      10238 CP11262 CP12286 CP
      13309 CP14333 CP15357 CP
      16381 CP17405 CP18428 CP
      19452 CP20476 CP21500 CP
      22524 CP23548 CP24571 CP
      25595 CP26619 CP27643 CP
      28667 CP29691 CP30714 CP
      31726 CP32738 CP33750 CP
      34762 CP35774 CP36786 CP
      37798 CP38810 CP39822 CP
      40834 CP41844 CP42855 CP
      43866 CP44876 CP45887 CP
      46898 CP47909 CP48920 CP
      49931 CP50942 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Shelmet

      Photobomb

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

      Bug Bug

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Shelmet Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Shelmet Candy360 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Shelmet Candy12 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Shelmet Candy-

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

      Complete Shadow Shelmet Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy12 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy24 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Shelmet Candy36 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Shelmet Candy48 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Shelmet Candy63 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Shelmet Candy78 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Shelmet Candy93 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Shelmet Candy108 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy126 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Shelmet Candy144 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy162 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Shelmet Candy180 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Shelmet Candy201 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Shelmet Candy222 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Shelmet Candy243 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Shelmet Candy264 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Shelmet Candy288 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy312 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy336 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Shelmet Candy360 Shadow Shelmet Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Shelmet

      Shadow Shelmet high resolution sprites

      Shadow Shelmet Pokédex entries

      Unova

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Shelmet’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

      The best moves for Shadow Shelmet in Pokémon GO are Infestation and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.652 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 42.569.

      How does Shadow Shelmet perform in Raids?

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

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

      Shadow Shelmet'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 Shelmet?

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

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

      Shadow Shelmet’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 834 CP and 942 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Shelmet be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Shelmet can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Shelmet Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Shelmet cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.