Max Quake

Ground

Max Quake is a Charged Attack of type Ground in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 250 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Max Quake deals damage and costs 0 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Max Quake effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Ground×1.0×1.0×0.4×1.6×1.0×1.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.6×1.0×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0

Max Quake Adventure Effects

Max Quake has no Adventure Effects.

Max Quake in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGround
Power250
Energy100
Animation Duration2.5s
Damage Window2.0s - 3.4s
DPS100 Damage per second
DPE2.5 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

GroundDig100504.5s22.22
GroundEarthquake1401003.5s40
GroundDrill Run85503.0s28.33
GroundBone Club40331.5s26.67
GroundBulldoze80503.5s22.86
GroundMud Bomb60332.5s24
GroundSand Tomb60334.0s15
GroundPrecipice Blades1201001.5s80
GroundEarth Power100503.5s28.57
GroundFissure9001253.0s3,000.33

Max Quake in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGround
Power
Energy0
DPE— Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Max Quake has a 0% chance to:

    Similar moves in Trainer Battles

    GroundDigGeneral1.47050
    GroundEarthquakeNuke1.8512065
    GroundDrill RunSpam / Bait1.757040
    GroundBone ClubSpam / Bait1.575535
    GroundBulldozeHigh EnergyDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    1.458055
    GroundMud BombGeneral1.446545
    GroundSand TombGeneralDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    1.225545
    GroundPrecipice BladesNuke2.1713060
    GroundEarth PowerGeneralDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    1.89050
    GroundFissureGeneral—0

    Strongest Pokémon with Max Quake

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    Best Great League Pokémon with Max Quake

    Great League

    No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Max Quake in their recommended moveset.

    Best Ultra League Pokémon with Max Quake

    Ultra League

    No Pokémon in our current Ultra League rankings have Max Quake in their recommended moveset.

    Best Master League Pokémon with Max Quake

    Master League

    No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Max Quake in their recommended moveset.

    Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Max Quake

    All Pokémon that can learn Max Quake

    98Dynamax Krabby (Dynamax)Dynamax KrabbyGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    99Dynamax Kingler (Dynamax)Dynamax KinglerGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    111Dynamax Rhyhorn (Dynamax)Dynamax RhyhornGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    112Dynamax Rhydon (Dynamax)Dynamax RhydonGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    138Dynamax Omanyte (Dynamax)Dynamax OmanyteGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    139Dynamax Omastar (Dynamax)Dynamax OmastarGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    140Dynamax Kabuto (Dynamax)Dynamax KabutoGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    141Dynamax Kabutops (Dynamax)Dynamax KabutopsGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    328Dynamax Trapinch (Dynamax)Dynamax TrapinchGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset
    329Dynamax Vibrava (Dynamax)Dynamax VibravaGroundMax QuakeReleasedStandard learnset

    Max Quake FAQ

    How does Max Quake compare with other moves of the same type?

    There is not enough comparable battle data for another move of this type and category with a released user.

    How are the best PvP users selected?

    These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

    How are the strongest Pokémon with Max Quake ranked?

    Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

    How are tiers assigned?

    Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

    How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

    Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

    The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

    Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

    How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Max Quake?

    The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Max Quake damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

    Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

    Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

    Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

    No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

    What does the complete learnset list include?

    It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Max Quake, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

    What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

    Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.