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Shadow Vikavolt

Shadow Vikavolt (Shadow)Bug Electric
  • rain
Shadow Vikavolt is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Vikavolt is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,117 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.

Shadow Vikavolt Stats and Max CP

254 ATK
158 DEF
184 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3524 CP
Lvl 40
3117 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2226 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1781 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1336 CP

Shadow Vikavolt's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Vikavolt PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Vikavolt is a bug and electric dual-type Pokémon and the final of a three-stage evolutionary line. Shadow Vikavolt is immensely attack weighted, making it one of the best raid attackers in both of its type categories. As a bug-type raid attacker, Shadow Vikavolt prefers the moveset of Bug Bite and X-Scissor, and is strong against Grass, Psychic, and Dark-type Pokémon. Whereas as an electric-type raid attacker, Shadow Vikavolt prefers Volt Switch and Discharge, and is strong against Flying and Water-type Pokémon.

Shadow Vikavolt PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

While Shadow Vikavolt’s raw attack potential makes it great for raids, its frail glass-cannon nature makes it an unideal candidate for PvP in any of the three main metas.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#71
BugBug-type
#5
ElectricElectric-type
#22
Great LeagueGreat League
#330
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#316
Master LeagueMaster League
#209

Shadow Vikavolt Type Chart

Shadow Vikavolt takes increased damage from:Shadow Vikavolt takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Vikavolt takes reduced damage from:Shadow Vikavolt takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Vikavolt best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + X-Scissor

Bug
BugBug Bite
BugX-Scissor
Shadow Vikavolt's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / X-Scissor, with 16.73 DPS and 252.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Vikavolt ranks #5 (S Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteFlyingFly15.6518.18274.5
2.ElectricVolt SwitchFlyingFly14.8317.22260.0
3.BugBug BiteElectricDischarge14.7417.12258.4
4.ElectricSparkFlyingFly14.6216.98256.4
5.BugBug BiteBugX-Scissor14.4016.73252.5
6.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricDischarge14.0516.32246.4
7.GroundMud-SlapFlyingFly14.0416.31246.2
8.ElectricSparkElectricDischarge13.9816.25245.3
1–8 of 20

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • ElectricSpark460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Spark
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Spark has no special effects.
    See Spark details page ↗
  • ElectricVolt Switch *13201.5s
    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
    Damage13
    Energy20
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage14
    Energy16

    Effects
    Volt Switch has no special effects.
    See Volt Switch details page ↗
  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap 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 ↗
  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • ElectricDischarge65332.5s
    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
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Discharge has no special effects.
    See Discharge details page ↗
  • FlyingFly90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fly
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Fly has no special effects.
    See Fly 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 Vikavolt's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Vikavolt'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 Vikavolt has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Vikavolt CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Vikavolt reaches a maximum of 3,117 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,637–1,781 CP, rising to 2,047–2,226 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,275–1,336 CP.

Max CPMax CP3117 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1275 CP - 1336 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1700 CP - 1781 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1637 CP - 1781 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2047 CP - 2226 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 Vikavolt Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
144 CP2138 CP3232 CP
4326 CP5420 CP6514 CP
7608 CP8702 CP9796 CP
10890 CP11979 CP121069 CP
131158 CP141247 CP151336 CP
161425 CP171514 CP181603 CP
191692 CP201781 CP211870 CP
221959 CP232048 CP242137 CP
252226 CP262315 CP272404 CP
282494 CP292583 CP302672 CP
312716 CP322761 CP332805 CP
342850 CP352894 CP362939 CP
372983 CP383028 CP393072 CP
403117 CP413156 CP423196 CP
433236 CP443277 CP453317 CP
463358 CP473399 CP483440 CP
493482 CP503524 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#738
Height1.5 m
Weight45 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GrubbinGrubbin
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
CharjabugCharjabug
CharjabugCharjabug
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Magnetic Lure Module
VikavoltVikavolt
  • Grubbin evolves into Charjabug which costs 25 Candy.
  • Charjabug evolves into Vikavolt which costs 100 Candy. You need to be under a Magnetic Lure Module to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Vikavolt
Purification cost1 Candy
1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Vikavolt

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

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.

Power-up costs

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

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

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Shadow Vikavolt family

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

GrubbinGrubbin
CharjabugCharjabug
VikavoltVikavolt
Shadow Grubbin (Shadow)Shadow Grubbin
Shadow Charjabug (Shadow)Shadow Charjabug
Shadow Vikavolt (Shadow)Shadow Vikavolt

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Vikavolt

Shadow Vikavolt high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

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Shadow Vikavolt Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.
MoonIt produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.
Ultra SunIt has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity.
Ultra MoonVikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack.
SwordIt builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.
ShieldIf it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.

List of Shadow Vikavolt costumes

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A list of Shadow Vikavolt costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Vikavolt’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Shadow Vikavolt in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Fly. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 18.179 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 274.463.

How does Shadow Vikavolt perform in Raids?

Shadow Vikavolt struggles to perform in Raids.

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

Shadow Vikavolt is an S-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #5 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

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

Shadow Vikavolt is a solid A-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #22. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vikavolt?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vikavolt: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

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

Shadow Vikavolt’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3117 CP and 3524 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Vikavolt be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Vikavolt can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Vikavolt Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Vikavolt cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.