Herdier 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
Herdier level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
6.83
54.1
2197.2s
5.19
2
6.82
54.0
2198.9s
5.19
3
6.65
52.7
2256.0s
5.06
4
6.64
52.6
2257.7s
5.06
5
6.09
48.2
2464.2s
4.64
6
5.88
46.5
2553.1s
4.47
7
5.38
42.6
2787.6s
4.10
8
5.32
42.2
2817.6s
4.05
9
4.98
39.5
3009.2s
3.79
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Herdier Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Great League
#874 of 1145 · F Tier
Great League (Mega Edition)
#942 of 1201 · F Tier
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.
Herdier PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Herdier can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Herdier Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
3
Duration
1 turn
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
2
Energy
4
Duration
1 turn
Archetype
Take Down
Trainer Battles
Power
14
Energy
9
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
5
6
0.5s
10
4
7
0.5s
8
7
8
1.0s
7
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lick | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
Sand Attack | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Take Down | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Herdier Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-50
DPE
1.4
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
90
Energy
-50
Duration
3.0s
Damage window
1.4s – 2.8s
DPE
1.8
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-60
DPE
1.5
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-55
DPE
1.64
Archetype
Compare charged moves
100
-50
4.5s
22.22
90
-50
3.0s
30
80
-50
2.5s
32
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dig | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Play Rough | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% |
Thunderbolt | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Herdier carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herdier's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Lick and Thunderbolt make up Herdier's best raid moveset, dealing 6.8 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Herdier for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Herdier's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Take Down with Thunderbolt and Dig. Herdier's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Herdier learn in Pokémon GO?
Herdier can learn 3 fast moves and 3 charged moves.
How much does Herdier's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Herdier costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
