Shadow Kakuna Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Shadow Kakuna level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
2.93
10.0
5122.4s
1.69
2
2.54
8.6
5899.3s
1.47
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Shadow Kakuna PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Shadow Kakuna can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Shadow Kakuna Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Bug Bite
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
3
Duration
1 turn
Archetype
Poison Sting
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
5
6
0.5s
10
4
6
0.5s
8
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bug Bite | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% |
Poison Sting | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Shadow Kakuna Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
35
Energy
-100
DPE
0.35
Archetype
Compare charged moves
10
-33
2.0s
5
—
35
—
2.0s
17.5
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frustration | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Struggle | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Kakuna carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Kakuna's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Bug Bite and Frustration make up Shadow Kakuna's best raid moveset, dealing 2.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Kakuna for how it holds up as a raid boss.
How many moves can Shadow Kakuna learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Kakuna can learn 2 fast moves and 2 charged moves.
How much does Shadow Kakuna's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Kakuna costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.










































