Shadow Charjabug is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,697 CP and is weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / X-Scissor. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shadow Charjabug takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Rock160.0%
Shadow Charjabug takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Grass62.5%
Steel62.5%
Bug Bite
5
6
0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Spark460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Volt Switch *13201.5s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Discharge65332.5s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.1s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
The following chart shows Shadow Charjabug's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Charjabug'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 Charjabug has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Charjabug reaches a maximum of 1,697 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 867–970 CP, rising to 1,083–1,212 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 684–727 CP.
 Max CP | 1697 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 684 CP - 727 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 912 CP - 970 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 867 CP - 970 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1083 CP - 1212 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Charjabug Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 CP | 2 | 75 CP | 3 | 126 CP |
| 4 | 177 CP | 5 | 229 CP | 6 | 280 CP |
| 7 | 331 CP | 8 | 382 CP | 9 | 433 CP |
| 10 | 485 CP | 11 | 533 CP | 12 | 582 CP |
| 13 | 630 CP | 14 | 679 CP | 15 | 727 CP |
| 16 | 776 CP | 17 | 824 CP | 18 | 873 CP |
| 19 | 921 CP | 20 | 970 CP | 21 | 1018 CP |
| 22 | 1067 CP | 23 | 1115 CP | 24 | 1164 CP |
| 25 | 1212 CP | 26 | 1261 CP | 27 | 1309 CP |
| 28 | 1358 CP | 29 | 1406 CP | 30 | 1455 CP |
| 31 | 1479 CP | 32 | 1503 CP | 33 | 1528 CP |
| 34 | 1552 CP | 35 | 1576 CP | 36 | 1600 CP |
| 37 | 1625 CP | 38 | 1649 CP | 39 | 1673 CP |
| 40 | 1697 CP | 41 | 1719 CP | 42 | 1741 CP |
| 43 | 1762 CP | 44 | 1784 CP | 45 | 1806 CP |
| 46 | 1829 CP | 47 | 1851 CP | 48 | 1873 CP |
| 49 | 1896 CP | 50 | 1919 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Charjabug's Bug and Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Charjabug.
Bug ElectricMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #737 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 7 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Charjabug in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Grubbin
Charjabug
Vikavolt
Shadow Grubbin
Shadow Charjabug
Shadow Vikavolt| Purification cost | 1 Candy |
|---|---|
| 1000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 0 |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 0 |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.5 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| 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 Charjabug Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Charjabug 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 Charjabug in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Charjabug. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Shadow Charjabug costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Sun | Its body is capable of storing electricity. On camping trips, people are grateful to have one around. |
| Moon | From the food it digests, it generates electricity, and it stores this energy in its electric sac. |
| Ultra Sun | It buries itself in fallen leaves and barely moves, munching away on humus. If you accidentally step on one, you’ll get a shock! |
| Ultra Moon | Its stout shell provides excellent defense from attacks. It uses electricity on persistent opponents. |
| Sword | While its durable shell protects it from attacks, Charjabug strikes at enemies with jolts of electricity discharged from the tips of its jaws. |
| Shield | Its digestive processes convert the leaves it eats into electricity. An electric sac in its belly stores the electricity for later use. |
The best moves for Shadow Charjabug in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.98 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 125.7.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Fire and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Steel-type moves.
Shadow Charjabug’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,697 CP and 1,919 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Charjabug can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Charjabug cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Charjabug: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Manectric.
Regular Shadow Charjabug
Shiny Shadow Charjabug
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