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Pheromosa

#795

bugfighting

1624

CP

2030

CP

Pheromosa Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Pheromosa 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

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Pheromosa level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–8 of 8

Pheromosa PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Bug type

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

Fighting type

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 33%

Bug type

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

Pheromosa Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

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

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

6

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

3

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

6

Energy

8

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

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%

Low Kick

160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%62.5%62.5%160%39.1%100%160%160%62.5%

Pheromosa Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Pheromosa can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Fighting-type damage. Bug Buzz, Close Combat, Focus Blast, and Lunge match Pheromosa's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

95

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.9s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-60

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Effect

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

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 2.5s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-45

DPE

2.22

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 33%

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy

-100

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.0s – 3.5s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-75

DPE

2

Archetype

Lunge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

55

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.5s – 2.8s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

70

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Archetype

Effect

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

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

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%

Close Combat

160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%62.5%62.5%160%39.1%100%160%160%62.5%

Focus Blast

160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%62.5%62.5%160%39.1%100%160%160%62.5%

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 Pheromosa carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust100,000Candy100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pheromosa's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Bug Bite and Bug Buzz make up Pheromosa's best raid moveset, dealing 13.7 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Pheromosa for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Pheromosa learn in Pokémon GO?

Pheromosa can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves.

How much does Pheromosa's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Pheromosa costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy.

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