Shadow Pokémon (GO)

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Shadow Pokémon (Japanese: シャドウポケモン Shadow Pokémon) are Pokémon in Pokémon GO that have been modified by Team GO Rocket through unnatural means, resulting in them having dark, flaming auras (except Mewtwo) and angry, red eyes. By defeating members of Team GO Rocket, players can capture Shadow Pokémon and restore them to a more normal state through purification.

A Shadow Charmander (left) and the same Charmander immediately after purification (right)

In the Pokémon Box, Shadow Pokémon have a GO Shadow icon.png icon at the bottom left of their image, and Purified Pokémon have a GO Purified icon.png icon. Similar to Lucky Pokémon, the Pokédex will keep count of the number of Pokémon that the player has purified of that species; evolving a Purified Pokémon will not increment the evolution's purified counter.

The Charged Attacks Frustration and Return are exclusive to Shadow Pokémon and Purified Pokémon, respectively. Unlike all other moves, these are not re-rolled upon evolution. On Community Days, eligible Purified Pokémon may learn event-exclusive moves, replacing Return upon evolution, even if that Pokémon already knows a second Charged Attack. Shadow Pokémon can only learn their event-exclusive moves if Frustration is first forgotten, either by purification or using a Charged TM during certain events. Once forgotten, Frustration and Return cannot be relearned, even if an Elite Charged TM is used, or if it evolves.

Characteristics

According to the research of Candela and Professor Willow, Shadow Pokémon are the result of having been artificially overpowered by Team GO Rocket, causing them frequent pain from their uncontrollable strength. Shadow Pokémon are surrounded by what looks like a purple fire, or in Mewtwo's case, surrounded by its Psychic power. During a Team GO Rocket battle, Shadow Pokémon used by Team GO Rocket members have significantly inflated stats, especially in Attack, potentially attaining CP values much higher than the maximum possible by powering up. The CP of Team GO Rocket's Pokémon increases with each player's Trainer level. Their Shadow Pokémon's moves, including Charged Attacks, are randomly selected from the species' current move pool.

For further information about how CP is calculated for Team GO Rocket's Shadow Pokémon, see Team GO Rocket → Pokémon.

If a Team GO Rocket member is defeated, they will leave behind one of the Shadow Pokémon used in battle, which the player can then "rescue" by capturing it in a bonus challenge using Premier Balls. During the capture encounter, Shadow Pokémon attack more frequently than their normal counterparts[1]. Although their target rings are colored red to indicate a 5% base capture rate, their actual catch rates appear to be no different from that of their normal forms. Since November 7, 2019, all Shadow Pokémon are caught at an initial Power Up level of 8, or 13 with a Weather Boost, and their IVs are randomly determined the same way as in standard wild encounter. Currently, only Shadow Pokémon left behind by Team GO Rocket Leaders, Jessie, and James have a chance of becoming Shiny.

In addition, Shadow and Purified Pokémon cannot be transferred to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, but Purified Pokémon can be transferred to Pokémon HOME.

Shadow Pokémon, once captured by the player, all have the following characteristics:

  • Have Frustration as a Charged Attack, which normally cannot be replaced using a Charged TM
  • Cost ×1.2* Candy and Stardust to power up and to learn a second Charged Attack
  • Have the following stat modifiers (not factored into CP) as a "Shadow Bonus":
    • ×6/5 Attack
    • ×5/6 Defense
  • Cannot be traded (since July 25, 2019)
  • Cannot Mega Evolve
 
Sorting

When viewing the list of currently owned Pokémon, sorted by Pokédex number, they are sorted in the order: normal, Shadow, Purified.

Purification

Through a process discovered by Blanche and Professor Willow, players can Purify (Japanese: リトレイン Retrain) Shadow Pokémon using Candy and Stardust, restoring them to a more normal state. Purified Pokémon have almost same appearance as their normal forms, but surrounded by a misty, white aura.

Upon purification, the Pokémon will:

  • Power up to the player's Trainer level, up to level 25 (if currently at a lower level)
  • Have each of its IVs increased by 2 (up to the maximum 15)
  • Have Return replace the Charged Attack in the first slot
  • Cost 0.9× Candy to evolve (rounded down)
  • Cost 0.9× Stardust and Candy to Power Up (rounded up)
  • Cost 0.8× Stardust and Candy to learn a second Charged Attack
  • Lose its Shadow Bonus (Attack and Defense modifiers)
  • Be eligible for Special Trades, which do not cost extra Stardust if the receiving player already has the purified form registered
  • Be able to Mega Evolve, if it can

List of Shadow Pokémon

The cost to purify a Shadow Pokémon is proportional to its Buddy distance. The following is a list of all currently possible Shadow Pokémon grouped by the costs to purify them. Shadow Pokémon with a   icon denote those whose Shiny forms can be caught during a bonus challenge.

# Pokémon Catch CP Purification cost Release date
0010    Bulbasaur 198 - 251
348 - 414
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0020    Ivysaur 316 - 383
549 - 631
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0030    Venusaur 528 - 613
906 - 1010
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0040    Charmander 171 - 221
302 - 364
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0050    Charmeleon 306 - 372
533 - 614
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0060    Charizard 563 - 651
965 - 1073
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0070    Squirtle 164 - 213
290 - 351
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0080    Wartortle 273 - 335
476 - 552
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0090    Blastoise 474 - 555
817 - 916
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
0130    Weedle 68 - 102
127 - 169
 1,000 +  1 October 17, 2019
0140    Kakuna 63 - 97
118 - 160
 1,000 +  1 October 17, 2019
0150    Beedrill 346 - 416
600 - 685
 1,000 +  1 October 17, 2019
0190    Rattata 122 - 165
219 - 273
 1,000 +  1 July 22, 2019
0200    Raticate 322 - 390
560 - 643
 1,000 +  1 July 22, 2019
0230     Ekans 160 - 209
285 - 344
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0240    Arbok 362 - 433
626 - 713
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0270    Sandshrew 227 - 284
398 - 468
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0280    Sandslash 456 - 535
785 - 882
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0290    Nidoran♀ 138 - 184
246 - 303
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
0300    Nidorina 236 - 295
414 - 486
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0310    Nidoqueen 479 - 560
825 - 924
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0320    Nidoran♂ 146 - 194
261 - 319
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0330    Nidorino 253 - 314
443 - 517
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0340    Nidoking 495 - 578
852 - 953
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0370    Vulpix 151 - 199
270 - 328
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
0380    Ninetales 436 - 513
752 - 846
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
0410    Zubat 109 - 150
197 - 247
 1,000 +  1 July 22, 2019
0420    Golbat 373 - 445
646 - 734
 1,000 +  1 July 22, 2019
0430    Oddish 220 - 277
387 - 456
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0440    Gloom 312 - 378
543 - 624
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0450    Vileplume 494 - 577
850 - 950
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0480    Venonat 175 - 226
310 - 373
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0490    Venomoth 395 - 469
682 - 773
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0500    Diglett 110 - 152
200 - 251
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
0510    Dugtrio 286 - 351
499 - 578
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
0520     Meowth 125 - 168
224 - 278
 3,000 +  3 November 5, 2019
0530    Persian 314 - 380
546 - 627
 3,000 +  3 November 5, 2019
0540    Psyduck 195 - 249
345 - 411
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0550    Golduck 471 - 552
811 - 910
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0580     Growlithe 223 - 280
391 - 461
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0590    Arcanine 592 - 683
1015 - 1125
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0600    Poliwag 141 - 186
251 - 307
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
0610    Poliwhirl 259 - 319
452 - 527
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
0620    Poliwrath 500 - 583
859 - 960
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
0630    Abra 239 - 302
421 - 498
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0640    Kadabra 387 - 464
670 - 765
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0650    Alakazam 595 - 689
1021 - 1135
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
0660    Machop 229 - 288
402 - 474
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0670    Machoke 384 - 457
664 - 754
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0680    Machamp 597 - 689
1024 - 1135
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
0690    Bellsprout 178 - 233
317 - 384
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0700    Weepinbell 296 - 363
517 - 598
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0710    Victreebel 466 - 548
803 - 903
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0790    Slowpoke 218 - 276
384 - 455
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
0800    Slowbro 491 - 573
844 - 945
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
0810    Magnemite 246 - 307
431 - 506
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0820    Magneton 477 - 560
822 - 923
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
0880     Grimer 248 - 309
435 - 510
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
0890    Muk 535 - 621
919 - 1024
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
0900    Shellder 190 - 243
336 - 401
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
0910    Cloyster 490 - 574
844 - 946
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
0960     Drowzee 181 - 234
321 - 386
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
0970    Hypno 396 - 471
685 - 776
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
1021    Exeggcute 209 - 265
368 - 436
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
1031    Exeggutor 588 - 679
1008 - 1119
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
1041    Cubone 177 - 229
315 - 378
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
1051    Marowak 344 - 413
596 - 681
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
1061    Hitmonlee 496 - 580
854 - 957
 5,000 +  5 November 7, 2019
1071    Hitmonchan 446 - 525
769 - 866
 5,000 +  5 September 5, 2019
1091     Koffing 217 - 273
382 - 451
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
1101    Weezing 439 - 516
756 - 851
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
1231     Scyther 524 - 610
901 - 1005
 5,000 +  5 August 1, 2019
1251    Electabuzz 447 - 526
770 - 867
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
1261    Magmar 459 - 539
791 - 889
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
1271     Pinsir 577 - 667
989 - 1099
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
1291    Magikarp 34 - 61
68 - 102
 1,000 +  1 August 1, 2019
1301    Gyarados 668 - 764
1143 - 1259
 1,000 +  1 August 1, 2019
1311     Lapras 510 - 595
876 - 981
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
1371    Porygon 320 - 387
556 - 639
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
1381     Omanyte 284 - 348
495 - 573
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
1391    Omastar 541 - 628
929 - 1035
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
1421    Aerodactyl 540 - 627
928 - 1034
 5,000 +  5 October 12, 2020
1431    Snorlax 631 - 727
1081 - 1198
 5,000 +  5 July 22, 2019
1441    Articuno 597 - 688
1023 - 1133
 20,000 +  20 November 5, 2019
1451    Zapdos 697 - 795
1190 - 1310
 20,000 +  20 December 1, 2019
1461    Moltres 684 - 781
1168 - 1287
 20,000 +  20 January 1, 2020
1471    Dratini 175 - 226
310 - 373
 5,000 +  5 July 22, 2019
1481    Dragonair 333 - 401
577 - 661
 5,000 +  5 July 22, 2019
1491    Dragonite 753 - 855
1284 - 1408
 5,000 +  5 July 22, 2019
1501    Mewtwo 833 - 942
1420 - 1552
 20,000 +  20 June 26, 2020
1691    Crobat 512 - 596
880 - 983
 1,000 +  1 July 22, 2019
1791    Mareep 172 - 223
305 - 368
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
1801    Flaaffy 279 - 343
487 - 565
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
1811    Ampharos 555 - 643
953 - 1059
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
1821    Bellossom 436 - 514
752 - 847
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
1861    Politoed 471 - 552
811 - 910
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
1871    Hoppip 96 - 135
174 - 222
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
1881    Skiploom 169 - 220
300 - 362
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
1891    Jumpluff 302 - 368
526 - 607
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
1941    Wooper 103 - 144
187 - 238
 3,000 +  3 December 10, 2020
1951    Quagsire 376 - 449
650 - 740
 3,000 +  3 December 10, 2020
1991    Slowking 491 - 573
844 - 945
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
2002    Misdreavus 363 - 434
628 - 715
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
2022    Wobbuffet 169 - 231
305 - 381
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
2042     Pineco 196 - 249
346 - 411
 5,000 +  5 June 10, 2020
2052    Forretress 436 - 514
752 - 847
 5,000 +  5 June 10, 2020
2072    Gligar 348 - 418
604 - 689
 5,000 +  5 June 10, 2020
2122    Scizor 586 - 676
1004 - 1114
 5,000 +  5 August 1, 2019
2132    Shuckle 43 - 91
91 - 150
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
2152    Sneasel 388 - 462
671 - 762
 3,000 +  3 November 5, 2019
2162    Teddiursa 240 - 299
420 - 493
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
2172    Ursaring 573 - 663
984 - 1094
 3,000 +  3 October 12, 2020
2252    Delibird 193 - 246
341 - 406
 5,000 +  5 December 24, 2019
2272    Skarmory 399 - 475
691 - 783
 5,000 +  5 October 12, 2020
2282    Houndour 220 - 278
387 - 458
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
2292    Houndoom 509 - 594
875 - 978
 3,000 +  3 August 1, 2019
2332    Porygon2 526 - 611
903 - 1007
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
2342    Stantler 411 - 487
710 - 804
 3,000 +  3 December 24, 2019
2432    Raikou 681 - 778
1164 - 1282
 20,000 +  20 February 1, 2020
2442    Entei 685 - 782
1171 - 1290
 20,000 +  20 March 1, 2020
2452    Suicune 582 - 672
998 - 1108
 20,000 +  20 June 10, 2020
2462    Larvitar 182 - 234
322 - 386
 5,000 +  5 September 5, 2019
2472    Pupitar 330 - 398
572 - 656
 5,000 +  5 September 5, 2019
2482    Tyranitar 762 - 864
1300 - 1424
 5,000 +  5 September 5, 2019
2582    Mudkip 200 - 254
352 - 419
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
2592    Marshtomp 332 - 400
576 - 660
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
2602    Swampert 581 - 670
995 - 1104
 3,000 +  3 July 22, 2019
2732    Seedot 96 - 134
174 - 222
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
2742    Nuzleaf 218 - 276
384 - 455
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
2752    Shiftry 445 - 526
768 - 866
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
2802    Ralts 85 - 121
155 - 200
 5,000 +  5 August 8, 2019
2812    Kirlia 168 - 217
298 - 359
 5,000 +  5 August 8, 2019
2822    Gardevoir 605 - 697
1037 - 1149
 5,000 +  5 August 8, 2019
3023    Sableye 270 - 332
472 - 548
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
3033     Mawile 303 - 368
527 - 607
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
3183    Carvanha 170 - 230
305 - 379
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
3193    Sharpedo 408 - 491
709 - 810
 3,000 +  3 February 3, 2020
3283    Trapinch 227 - 287
400 - 473
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
3293    Vibrava 219 - 276
385 - 455
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
3303    Flygon 515 - 599
885 - 988
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
3313    Cacnea 221 - 280
389 - 461
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
3323    Cacturne 437 - 518
755 - 853
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
3533    Shuppet 176 - 229
313 - 378
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
3543    Banette 438 - 518
756 - 854
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
3553    Duskull 115 - 159
208 - 262
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
3563    Dusclops 292 - 358
510 - 591
 3,000 +  3 October 17, 2019
3593     Absol 484 - 569
834 - 938
 5,000 +  5 December 24, 2019
3713     Bagon 205 - 260
362 - 429
 5,000 +  5 December 24, 2019
3723    Shelgon 384 - 458
665 - 754
 5,000 +  5 December 24, 2019
3733    Salamence 742 - 845
1268 - 1392
 5,000 +  5 December 24, 2019
3743     Beldum 170 - 220
301 - 362
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
3753    Metang 320 - 388
557 - 639
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
3763    Metagross 753 - 854
1284 - 1408
 5,000 +  5 February 3, 2020
3873    Turtwig 212 - 267
373 - 441
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
3883    Grotle 355 - 426
616 - 702
 3,000 +  3 September 5, 2019
4294    Mismagius 505 - 589
869 - 971
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
4344    Stunky 204 - 259
360 - 427
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
4354    Skuntank 451 - 531
778 - 876
 3,000 +  3 June 10, 2020
4594    Snover 206 - 261
363 - 430
 3,000 +  3 December 24, 2019
4604    Abomasnow 453 - 532
780 - 877
 3,000 +  3 December 24, 2019
4614    Weavile 586 - 677
1005 - 1116
 3,000 +  3 November 5, 2019
4624    Magnezone 629 - 722
1076 - 1190
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
4664    Electivire 602 - 694
1031 - 1144
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
4674    Magmortar 613 - 706
1050 - 1163
 5,000 +  5 October 17, 2019
4724    Gliscor 522 - 606
896 - 1000
 5,000 +  5 June 10, 2020
4744    Porygon-Z 640 - 736
1096 - 1213
 3,000 +  3 November 7, 2019
4754    Gallade 605 - 697
1037 - 1149
 5,000 +  5 August 8, 2019

Unobtainable Shadow Pokémon

These Shadow Pokémon have yet to be obtainable by players, but have been used by Team GO Rocket members. Game data for their purification costs still exist, and they are grouped accordingly.

Purification cost Pokémon
 3,000 +  3                 
 5,000 +  5   

Updates

  • Prior to July 25, 2019, Shadow Pokémon were eligible for Special Trades. However, due to the likelihood of a Lucky Shadow Pokémon being purified with perfect IVs, this feature was restricted.
  • Prior to July 31, 2019, purification costs were on average much higher and did not necessarily scale directly with Buddy distance. For starter Pokémon, the purification costs were also higher for the second and third stages.
  • Shadow Pokémon received a major update on March 2, 2020. Prior to this, Shadow Pokémon
    • Cost 3× the Candy and Stardust to power up or learn a second Charged Attack
    • Had no way of forgetting Frustration
    • Did not have any special stat modifiers
  • Prior to November 7, 2019, Shadow Pokémon were caught between Lv. 1 to 5 or Lv. 6 to 10 if Weather Boosted.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 暗影寶可夢 Amyíng Pokémon
Mandarin 暗影寶可夢 Ànyǐng Pokémon
  French Pokémon Obscur
  German Crypto-Pokémon
  Italian Pokémon ombra
  Korean 그림자 포켓몬 Geurimja Pokémon
  Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon Sombroso
  Spanish Pokémon oscuro
  Thai โปเกมอนชาโดว์ Pokémon Shadow

Purification

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 淨化 Jihngfa
Mandarin 淨化 Jìnghuà
  French Purification
  German Erlösung
  Italian Purificazione
  Korean 정화 Jeonghwa
  Brazilian Portuguese Purificação
  Spanish Purificación
  Thai ชำระล้าง Chamralang

References



Boss: Giovanni
Leaders: CliffSierraArlo
Lower members: Team GO Rocket Grunts
JessieJames
Pokémon: Shadow PokémonShadow Raid
Items: Mysterious Component
Rocket RadarSuper Rocket Radar
Shadow ShardPurified Gem


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