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Shadow Blastoise

Shadow Blastoise (Shadow)Water
  • rain
Shadow Blastoise is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,466 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Cannon. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Blastoise Stats and Max CP

171 ATK
207 DEF
188 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2788 CP
Lvl 40
2466 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1761 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1409 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1057 CP

Shadow Blastoise's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Blastoise PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

With the Shadow boost and Hydro Cannon, Shadow Blastoise is a viable Water-type attacker. Its natural bulk means that the 0.83x nerd doesn't affect it too much. It's a strong Pokémon but nothing spectacular when you bring in stronger Shadows of fellow Water-type starters. 🙂

⚔️ Raids

Its performance is on the lines of regular Swampert, making it viable but only decent in the meta.

🛡️ Gyms

Not a bad choice but you're better off using the bulkier regular Blastoise instead. 💙

💎 The best PvE moves for Shadow Blastoise are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon.

Shadow Blastoise PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Blastoise is one the premier Pokémon in the lower PvP Leagues, boasting phenomenal performances with its high bulk and excellent moveset (better than ever with the inclusion of Rollout) which also gives it good coverage. It's so good that the Blastoise line (Shadow and regular) are some of the Pokémon to beat to succeed in these PvP formats. A completely worthy PvP investment so don't think twice before rolling an Elite Charged TM for Hydro Cannon! ✅

🔵 Great League

A deadly addition to the Great League meta, Shadow Blastoise successfully deals with more than half of the meta while also pressurizing the rest. Despite strong contenders like Azumarill and Feraligatr (Shadow Blastoise beats both, by the way), Rollout’s high energy gains make it an insane Hydro Cannon user. A match-winner, use it in any position to give your opponent a hard time. 😎

🟡 Ultra League

Shadow Blastoise is insanely good in the Ultra League as well where the rising trend of Dragon, Flying, and Ground types are all dealt with Ice Beam while Hydro Cannon remains an explosive attack. If you're looking for a top-notch Water-type Pokémon for the Ultra League, look no further than Shadow Blastoise! 🌊

🟣 Master League

Unfortunately, Shadow Blastoise falls short in the Master League due to its low stats.

💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Blastoise are Rollout, Hydro Cannon and Ice Beam.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#31
Great LeagueGreat League
#190
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#89
Master LeagueMaster League
#336

Shadow Blastoise Type Chart

Shadow Blastoise takes increased damage from:Shadow Blastoise takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shadow Blastoise takes reduced damage from:Shadow Blastoise takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Blastoise best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Hydro Cannon

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterHydro Cannon
Shadow Blastoise's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Cannon, with 13.90 DPS and 274.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Blastoise ranks #31 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Cannon12.3713.90274.1
2.RockRolloutWaterHydro Cannon12.1213.62268.7
3.DarkBiteWaterHydro Cannon11.6013.04257.2
4.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Pump10.2011.47226.2
5.DarkBiteWaterHydro Pump9.6110.81213.2
6.RockRolloutWaterHydro Pump9.5010.68210.6
7.WaterWater GunNormalSkull Bash9.4910.67210.4
8.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam9.2910.44205.9
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Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • RockRollout15191.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rollout
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy19
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13

    Effects
    Rollout has no special effects.
    See Rollout details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • NormalSkull Bash1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Skull Bash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Skull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Skull Bash 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 ↗
  • SteelFlash Cannon1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Flash Cannon has no special effects.
    See Flash Cannon details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Cannon *90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy40

    Effects
    Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
    See Hydro Cannon details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

Shadow Blastoise CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Blastoise reaches a maximum of 2,466 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,284–1,409 CP, rising to 1,605–1,761 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,004–1,057 CP.

Max CPMax CP2466 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1004 CP - 1057 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1338 CP - 1409 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1284 CP - 1409 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1605 CP - 1761 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 Blastoise Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
134 CP2109 CP3183 CP
4258 CP5332 CP6407 CP
7481 CP8555 CP9630 CP
10704 CP11775 CP12845 CP
13916 CP14986 CP151057 CP
161127 CP171197 CP181268 CP
191338 CP201409 CP211479 CP
221550 CP231620 CP241691 CP
251761 CP261832 CP271902 CP
281973 CP292043 CP302113 CP
312149 CP322184 CP332219 CP
342254 CP352290 CP362325 CP
372360 CP382395 CP392430 CP
402466 CP412497 CP422528 CP
432560 CP442592 CP452624 CP
462656 CP472689 CP482722 CP
492755 CP502788 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#9
Height1.6 m
Weight85.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SquirtleSquirtle
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
WartortleWartortle
WartortleWartortle
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
BlastoiseBlastoise
BlastoiseBlastoise
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Blastoise (Mega)Mega Blastoise
  • Squirtle evolves into Wartortle which costs 25 Candy.
  • Wartortle evolves into Blastoise which costs 100 Candy.
  • Blastoise can transform into Mega Blastoise through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Blastoise
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Blastoise

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

Water Water

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

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

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Shadow Blastoise family

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

SquirtleSquirtle
WartortleWartortle
BlastoiseBlastoise
Dynamax Squirtle (Dynamax)Dynamax Squirtle
Dynamax Wartortle (Dynamax)Dynamax Wartortle
Dynamax Blastoise (Dynamax)Dynamax Blastoise
Gigantamax Blastoise (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Blastoise
Mega Blastoise (Mega)Mega Blastoise
Shadow Squirtle (Shadow)Shadow Squirtle
Shadow Wartortle (Shadow)Shadow Wartortle
Shadow Blastoise (Shadow)Shadow Blastoise

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer14s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer5s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Blastoise

Shadow Blastoise high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

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Shadow Blastoise Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueA brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
YellowOnce it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
GoldIt deliberately makes itself heavy so it can with­ stand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
SilverThe rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punch­ ing holes through thick steel.
CrystalIt firmly plants its feet on the ground before shooting water from the jets on its back.
Ruby, SapphireBLASTOISE has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
EmeraldThe waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
FireRedIt crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
LeafGreenThe pressurized water jets on this brutal POKéMON’s shell are used for high- speed tackles.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.
HeartGoldIt deliberately makes itself heavy so it can withstand the recoil of the water jets it fires.
SoulSilverThe rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.
X, SwordIt crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
YThe pressurized water jets on this brutal Pokémon’s shell are used for high-speed tackles.
Omega RubyBlastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Alpha SapphireBlastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.
ShieldThe rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel.

List of Shadow Blastoise costumes

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A list of Shadow Blastoise costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Blastoise’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Blastoise is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Blastoise in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.901 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 274.147.

How does Shadow Blastoise perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Blastoise rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Blastoise is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #31 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Blastoise?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Blastoise: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

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

Shadow Blastoise’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2466 CP and 2788 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Blastoise be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Blastoise can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Blastoise Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Blastoise cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.