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Popplio

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water

645

CP

806

CP

Popplio Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Popplio 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

Popplio level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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Popplio Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Popplio in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#983 of 1141 · F Tier

Water Gun

Little League

#129 of 168 · C 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.

Popplio PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

None of the moves Popplio can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.

Popplio Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Popplio can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal- and Water-type damage. Water Gun matches Popplio's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Pound

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.4s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

4

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs
None
Resisted by

Rock

Ghost (0.39×)

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

3

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ground

Rock

Resisted by

Water

Grass

Dragon

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

Pound

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

Water Gun

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

Popplio Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Popplio can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Water-type damage. Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, and Water Pulse match Popplio's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aqua Jet

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.0s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

70

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ground

Rock

Resisted by

Water

Grass

Dragon

Gyms & Raids

Power

50

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

55

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ground

Rock

Resisted by

Water

Grass

Dragon

Gyms & Raids

Power

65

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.7s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Fire

Ground

Rock

Resisted by

Water

Grass

Dragon

Compare charged moves

  • 45

    -33

    2.5s

    18

  • 50

    -33

    2.0s

    25

  • 65

    -50

    3.0s

    21.67

Charged Attack Type Coverage

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

Aqua Jet

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

Aqua Tail

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

Water Pulse

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

Second charged move cost

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

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Popplio's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Water Gun and Aqua Tail make up Popplio's best raid moveset, dealing 5.6 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Popplio for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Popplio's best PvP moveset?

In Little League, the recommended moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Tail and Aqua Jet. Popplio's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Popplio learn in Pokémon GO?

Popplio can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Popplio's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Popplio costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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