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    Shadow Cloyster

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow CloysterWater Ice
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    Shadow Cloyster is a Water and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2880 CP. Shadow Cloyster best moveset in Pokémon GO is Ice Shard and Avalanche. Shiny Shadow Cloyster is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Cloyster is boosted by Rain and Snow weather.

    Shadow Cloyster is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock moves. It is strong against Water and Ice moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2880 CP
    Attack
    186 ATK
    Defense
    256 DEF
    Stamina
    137 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • snowSnow
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Cloyster weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • ElectricElectric160.0%
    • FightingFighting160.0%
    • GrassGrass160.0%
    • RockRock160.0%

    Resistances

    • IceIce39.1%
    • WaterWater62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Cloyster takes increased damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock type moves.
    • Shadow Cloyster takes reduced damage from Ice and Water type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Cloyster's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Cloyster's best moveset is Ice Shard and Avalanche, with 16.03 DPS (damage per second) and 382.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.

    Best Shadow Cloyster moves
    IceIce Shard
    IceAvalanche
    DPS16.03
    TDO381.97
    Score30.4
    Weather Boost
    • snow

    Shadow Cloyster moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.IceIce Shard IceAvalanche 16.03382.030.4
        2.IceIce Shard IceBlizzard *14.86354.128.2
        3.IceIce Shard WaterHydro Pump 14.30340.727.1
        4.IceIce Shard WaterRazor Shell 14.24339.227.0
        5.IceFrost Breath IceAvalanche 13.71326.626.0
        6.IceIce Shard WaterLiquidation 13.65325.125.9
        7.IceIce Shard IceAurora Beam 12.87306.624.4
        8.IceFrost Breath IceBlizzard *12.35294.323.2
        9.IceFrost Breath WaterLiquidation 12.28292.423.0
        10.IceFrost Breath WaterRazor Shell 12.27292.223.0
        11.IceFrost Breath WaterHydro Pump 12.01286.122.2
        12.IceFrost Breath IceAurora Beam 11.40271.620.5
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        Fast Attacks

        • IceIce ShardDamage12Energy12Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Shard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy12
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy10

          Effects
          Ice Shard has no special effects.
          See Ice Shard details page ↗
        • IceFrost BreathDamage10Energy8Duration0.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Frost Breath
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy5

          Effects
          Frost Breath has no special effects.
          See Frost Breath details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceBlizzard *Damage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • WaterHydro PumpDamage130Energy100Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window0.9s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Hydro Pump has no special effects.
          See Hydro Pump details page ↗
        • IceIcy WindDamage60Energy33Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Icy Wind details page ↗
        • IceAurora BeamDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Aurora Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window3.4s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy60

          Effects
          Aurora Beam has no special effects.
          See Aurora Beam details page ↗
        • IceAvalancheDamage90Energy50Duration2.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Avalanche
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.7s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy45

          Effects
          Avalanche has no special effects.
          See Avalanche details page ↗
        • WaterRazor ShellDamage45Energy33Duration1.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Razor Shell
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.3s
          Damage window0.7s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage35
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Razor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Razor Shell 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 ↗
        • WaterLiquidationDamage70Energy33Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Liquidation
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Liquidation has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Liquidation details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Cloyster's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Cloyster'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 Cloyster with its best moveset, we recommend to use Ice Shard/Blizzard. You will lose around 7.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Cloyster's strongest moveset (Ice Shard/Avalanche).

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

        Shadow Cloyster's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Raid AttackerRaid AttackerF TierExternal Link#300
        Water Water-type Attacker
        Ice Shard / Hydro Pump        		C TierExternal Link#44
        Ice Ice-type Attacker
        Ice Shard / Avalanche        		A+ TierExternal Link#14
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Cloyster's has 2880 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Cloyster obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1326 CP to 1455 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1658 CP to 1819 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Cloyster can be found in the 1037 CP to 1092 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2880 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1037 CP - 1092 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1383 CP - 1455 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1326 CP - 1455 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • snowSnow
        		1658 CP - 1819 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 Cloyster

        Photobomb

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

        Water Water

        Ice Ice

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        136 CP2112 CP3189 CP
        4266 CP5343 CP6420 CP
        7497 CP8574 CP9651 CP
        10728 CP11800 CP12873 CP
        13946 CP141019 CP151092 CP
        161164 CP171237 CP181310 CP
        191383 CP201455 CP211528 CP
        221601 CP231674 CP241747 CP
        251819 CP261892 CP271965 CP
        282038 CP292111 CP302184 CP
        312220 CP322256 CP332293 CP
        342329 CP352366 CP362402 CP
        372438 CP382475 CP392511 CP
        402547 CP412580 CP422612 CP
        432645 CP442678 CP452711 CP
        462745 CP472778 CP482812 CP
        492846 CP502880 CP

        Shadow Cloyster evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ShellderShadow Shellder
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow CloysterShadow Cloyster
        • Shadow Shellder evolves into Shadow Cloyster which costs 50 Candy.

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#91
        Height1.5 m
        Weight132.5 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate6%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        1200 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Cloyster

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Cloyster in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Cloyster, 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 Cloyster costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Cloyster costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Cloyster high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

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

                  Wallpaper

                  Shadow CloysterShadow CloysterShadow CloysterShadow Cloyster

                  Shadow Cloyster Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueWhen attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
                  YellowFor protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
                  GoldOnce it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superi­ or strength.
                  SilverCLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
                  CrystalEven a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even hard­ er than its shell.
                  Ruby, SapphireCLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
                  EmeraldIt swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The CLOYSTER shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
                  FireRedIts shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
                  LeafGreenWhen attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
                  HeartGoldOnce it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
                  SoulSilverCLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
                  XCloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
                  Y, SwordIts shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
                  Omega RubyCloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
                  Alpha SapphireCloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
                  SunIts hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.
                  MoonExcavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell.
                  Ultra SunIf areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.
                  Ultra MoonSlowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.
                  Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
                  ShieldOnce it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Shadow Cloyster’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  Shadow Cloyster is a Water and Ice-type Pokémon and is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves. Shadow Cloyster is strong against Water and Ice-type moves.

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

                  The best moves for Shadow Cloyster in Pokémon GO are Ice Shard and Avalanche. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.034 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 381.966.

                  How does Shadow Cloyster perform in Raids?

                  Shadow Cloyster is not recommended for Raid use.

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

                  Shadow Cloyster is a C-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #44. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

                  How does Shadow Cloyster rank as a Ice-type attacker?

                  Shadow Cloyster is an A+ Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #14 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Cloyster?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Cloyster: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Glalie, and Mega Abomasnow.

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

                  Shadow Cloyster’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2547 CP and 2880 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Shadow Cloyster be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Cloyster cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                  Can Shadow Cloyster Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Cloyster cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.