Guaranteed Shadow Hundo Pokémon by CP in Pokémon GO

Like most Pokémon GO trainers, I do a lot of Grunt battles. I am always looking for shadow Pokémon with the best IVs that I can invest Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL in. Consequently, I end up accumulating a lot of Shadow Pokémon. This leads to me spending time checking their IVs, looking for which to keep. However, I decided I was going to research and keep a list of the guaranteed shadow hundo (i.e. perfect individual value or IV) Pokémon by CP (Combat Power).

Furthermore, it would help a great deal because I will know which one is a perfect Pokémon right from the catch screen. I will easily keep those and transfer everything else (except if it is useful in the GO Battle League).

Besides, I know, the common knowledge is that a 0% Shadow Pokémon is better than a 100% non-shadow Pokémon of the same species. However, I rather keep a 100% Shadow Pokémon which is way better than both a 0% Shadow Pokémon and 100% non-shadow Pokémon of the same species.

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Shadow Pokémon Levels

Shadow Pokémon levels are either level 8 or level 13 depending on the weather conditions. This is their level when a Grunt or any of their leaders are defeated. They are at level 8 in a non-boosted weather condition and level 13 in a boosted weather condition.

What is the guaranteed shadow hundo Pokémon by CP?

The max CP shown in the table below by level is the CP of a guaranteed shadow hundo Pokémon by CP. The max CP is the highest possible CP the Pokémon can have as a catch reward. Please note, the table features the current Shadow Pokémon that can be obtained from the Grunts and their leaders

The Leaders

Giovanni	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Dialga	910	1500

Sierra	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Trapinch	287	473

Cliff	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Gible	250	413

Arlo	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Horsea	238	392

The Grunts (and their Pokémon type)

Normal-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Slakoth	225	372
Bidoof	162	268
Bunnelby	124	205

Fighting-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Machop	288	474
Makuhita	184	303
Mankey	262	432

Flying-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Pidgey	153	252
Taillow	172	284
Zubat	150	247

Poison-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Tentacool	234	286
Skorupi	227	375
Trubbish	225	371

Ground-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Sandshrew	284	468
Gligar	418	689
Dribur	310	511

Rock-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Amaura	307	506
Tyrunt	368	607
Roggenrola	271	447

Bug-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Pineco	249	411
Ledyba	164	270
Scyther	610	1005

Ghost-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Gastly	277	456
Golett	268	441
Duskull	159	262

Steel-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Alolan Sandshrew	284	468
Diglett	152	251
Beldum	220	362

Fire-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Darumaka	325	535
Numel	238	393
Tepig	244	402

Water-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Oshawott	235	388
Spheal	217	357
Barboach	184	304
Magikarp	61	102

Grass-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Hoppip	135	222
Seedot	134	222
Snivy	191	315

Electric-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Joltik	230	380
Mareep	223	368
Magnemite	307	506

Psychic-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Ralts	121	200
Inkay	209	344

Ice-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Amaura	307	506
Sneasel	462	762
Swinub	167	275

Dragon-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Dratini	226	373
Bagon	260	429
Tyrunt	368	607

Dark-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Alolan Rattata	165	273
Cacnea	280	461
Carvanha	230	379

Fairy-type	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Snubbul	279	459
Mawile	368	607
Alolan Vulpix	199	328

Other Possible Grunts and their Shadow Pokémon encounter

Winning is for Winners	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Bulbasaur	251	414
Charmander	221	363
Squirtle	213	351
Snorlax	727	1198

Decoy Female Grunt	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Bellsprout	233	384

Pokémon	Max CP at Level 8 (non-boosted)	Max CP at Level 13 (boosted)
Rhyhorn	372	613
Geodude	291	480
Voltorb	227	375
Electabuzz	526	867
Lileep	291	479
Ferrothorn	523	862
Froslass	460	758
Nidorina	295	486
Nidorino	314	517
Vibrava	276	455
Graveler	427	705
Cranidos	410	676
Shieldon	200	330
Sableye	332	548
Dusclops	358	591
Exeggutor	679	1119
Dragonair	401	661
Raticate	390	643
Muk	621	1024
Skarmory	475	602
Lairon	463	763
Metang	388	639

This is a long list and not advisable to memorize all of them. You should probably memorize a few ones that are currently META-relevant. Likewise, you would want to bookmark this page and come back to it anytime you complete a grunt battle.

I hope you find this research useful as I do. I will make sure to update it and add the Shadow Pokémon that will be in the future rotation.

Post updated on Sunday, May 18, 2025