Vivillon Archipelago Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Vivillon Archipelago Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Vivillon Archipelago 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

Vivillon Archipelago level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Gust
Bug Buzz
8.88
68.1
1688.6s
6.72
2
Gust
Aerial Ace
8.36
64.1
1793.5s
6.33
3
Struggle Bug
Bug Buzz
8.20
62.9
1829.1s
6.20
4
Gust
Hurricane
7.79
59.8
1924.6s
5.90
5
Struggle Bug
Aerial Ace
7.73
59.2
1941.7s
5.83
6
Gust
Energy Ball
7.59
58.2
1975.9s
5.75
7
Struggle Bug
Energy Ball
6.89
52.8
2178.0s
5.20

8
Struggle Bug
Hurricane
6.84
52.5
2192.1s
5.17

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Vivillon Archipelago PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Vivillon Archipelago 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%

Energy Ball

Grass type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Vivillon Archipelago Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Vivillon Archipelago can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying- and Bug-type damage. Gust and Struggle Bug match Vivillon Archipelago's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gust

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

0.9s – 2.0s

DPS

12.5

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

4 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Fighting
Bug
Resisted by: Electric
Rock
Steel

Struggle Bug

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

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

Compare fast moves

Gust
25
20
2.0s
12.5
Struggle Bug
15
15
1.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Gust	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Struggle Bug	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%

Vivillon Archipelago Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Vivillon Archipelago can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying-, Bug-, and Grass-type damage. Aerial Ace, Bug Buzz, and Hurricane match Vivillon Archipelago's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aerial Ace

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.3s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Fighting
Bug
Resisted by: Electric
Rock
Steel

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

Energy Ball

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s – 3.9s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel

Hurricane

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.0s – 2.2s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-60

DPE

1.83

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Fighting
Bug
Resisted by: Electric
Rock
Steel

Compare charged moves

Aerial Ace
55
-33
2.5s
22
Bug Buzz
95
-50
3.5s
27.14
Energy Ball
90
-50
4.0s
22.5
Hurricane
105
-100
2.5s
42

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Aerial Ace	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
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%
Energy Ball	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%
Hurricane	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Second charged move cost

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

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vivillon Archipelago's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Gust and Bug Buzz make up Vivillon Archipelago's best raid moveset, dealing 8.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Vivillon Archipelago for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Vivillon Archipelago learn in Pokémon GO?

Vivillon Archipelago can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves.

How much does Vivillon Archipelago's second charged move cost?

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

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