Centiskorch Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Centiskorch Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Centiskorch can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Centiskorch level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Bug Bite
Bug Buzz
12.32
161.6
1217.7s
10.38
2
Ember
Bug Buzz
11.62
152.4
1291.3s
9.78
3
Bug Bite
Heat Wave
10.42
136.7
1438.9s
8.77
4
Bug Bite
Lunge
9.91
130.0
1513.5s
8.34
5
Bug Bite
Crunch
9.80
128.6
1530.2s
8.25
6
Ember
Heat Wave
9.53
125.0
1574.5s
8.00
7
Ember
Lunge
9.52
124.9
1575.7s
8.00

8
Ember
Crunch
9.42
123.5
1592.5s
7.92

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Centiskorch Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Centiskorch in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#448 of 1141 · F Tier

Ember

Lunge

Heat Wave

Ultra League

#277 of 841 · F Tier

Ember

Heat Wave

Lunge

Master League

#247 of 405 · D Tier

Ember

Heat Wave

Crunch

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Centiskorch PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Centiskorch moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Bug Buzz

Bug type

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Crunch

Dark type

20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Lunge

Bug type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Centiskorch Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Centiskorch can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Fire-type damage. Bug Bite and Ember match Centiskorch's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bug Bite

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Psychic
Dark
Resisted by: Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy

Ember

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Compare fast moves

Bug Bite
5
6
0.5s
10
Ember
10
10
1.0s
10

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%
Ember	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%

Centiskorch Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Centiskorch can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug-, Dark-, and Fire-type damage. Bug Buzz, Heat Wave, and Lunge match Centiskorch's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bug Buzz

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.9s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-60

DPE

1.67

Effect

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Psychic
Dark
Resisted by: Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy

Crunch

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Effect

20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Psychic
Ghost
Resisted by: Fighting
Dark
Fairy

Heat Wave

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.8s

DPE

0.95

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Lunge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.5s – 2.8s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Psychic
Dark
Resisted by: Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy

Compare charged moves

Bug Buzz
95
-50
3.5s
27.14
Crunch
65
-33
3.0s
21.67
Heat Wave
95
-100
3.0s
31.67
Lunge
55
-33
3.0s
18.33

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Bug Buzz	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%
Crunch	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Heat Wave	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Lunge	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%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Centiskorch carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centiskorch's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Bug Bite and Bug Buzz make up Centiskorch's best raid moveset, dealing 12.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Centiskorch for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Centiskorch's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Ember with Heat Wave and Crunch. Centiskorch's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Centiskorch learn in Pokémon GO?

Centiskorch can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves.

How much does Centiskorch's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Centiskorch costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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