Shadow Wimpod Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Shadow Wimpod Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Wimpod 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

Shadow Wimpod level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Struggle Bug
Bug Buzz
2.93
7.4
5127.3s
1.47
2
Struggle Bug
Frustration
2.93
7.4
5127.3s
1.47

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Shadow Wimpod PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Wimpod 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%

Shadow Wimpod Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Wimpod can learn 1 fast move in Pokémon GO, dealing Bug-type damage. Struggle Bug matches Shadow Wimpod's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

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

Archetype

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
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%

Shadow Wimpod Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Wimpod can learn 2 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Normal-type damage. Bug Buzz matches Shadow Wimpod's own typing and earns 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

Archetype

Effect

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

Frustration

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Bug Buzz
95
-50
3.5s
27.14
Frustration
10
-33
2.0s
5

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

Second charged move cost

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

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Wimpod's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Struggle Bug and Bug Buzz make up Shadow Wimpod's best raid moveset, dealing 2.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Wimpod for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Shadow Wimpod learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Wimpod can learn 1 fast move and 2 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Wimpod's second charged move cost?

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

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