Bite

Dark

Bite is a Fast Attack of type Dark in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 6 damage and it generates 4 energy. In GO Battle League, Bite deals 2 damage and generates 4 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Bite effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Dark×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6

Bite Adventure Effects

Bite has no Adventure Effects.

Bite in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeDark
Power6
Energy4
Animation Duration0.5s
Damage Window0.3s - 0.5s
DPS12 Damage per second
DPE1.5 Damage per Energy
EPS8 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

DarkBite640.5s812
DarkSucker Punch560.5s1210
DarkFeint Attack11101.0s1011
DarkSnarl11131.0s1311

Bite in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeDark
Power2
Energy4
Duration1 Turns
DPT2 Damage per turn
EPT4 Energy per turn
DPE0.5 Damage per Energy
TagsFast Charge

Special effects

Bite has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

DarkBiteFast Charge24240.5s
DarkSucker PunchMultipurpose43.5871s
DarkFeint AttackGeneral33661s
DarkSnarlFast Charge1.674.335131.5s

Strongest Pokémon with Bite

1.Mega Tyranitar (Mega)Mega TyranitarDarkBiteDarkBrutal Swing18.319.91519.02799s27
2.Mega Salamence (Mega)Mega SalamenceDarkBiteFlyingFly17.8319.44496.83819s29
3.Shadow Salamence (Shadow)Shadow SalamenceDarkBiteFlyingFly17.320.19288.96850s50
4.Shadow Hydreigon (Shadow)Shadow HydreigonDarkBiteDarkBrutal Swing16.9319.55300.88868s48
5.Shadow Tyranitar (Shadow)Shadow TyranitarDarkBiteDarkBrutal Swing16.8619.35311.68871s46
6.RegidragoRegidragoDarkBiteDragonDragon Energy15.7417.62347.01931s41
7.Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme) (Therian Shadow)Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme)DarkBiteElectricWildbolt Storm15.3818.2238.6957s60
8.Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega GyaradosDarkBiteWaterHydro Pump15.1816.58420.74963s34
9.SalamenceSalamenceDarkBiteFlyingFly15.1217.22295.83970s48
10.Mega Blastoise (Mega)Mega BlastoiseDarkBiteWaterHydro Cannon14.6916.3351.31997s41

Best Great League Pokémon with Bite

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Bite

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Bite

Master League

All Pokémon that can learn Bite

8WartortleWartortleDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
8Dynamax Wartortle (Dynamax)Dynamax WartortleDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
8Shadow Wartortle (Shadow)Shadow WartortleDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
9BlastoiseBlastoiseDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
9Dynamax Blastoise (Dynamax)Dynamax BlastoiseDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
9Gigantamax Blastoise (Gigantamax)Gigantamax BlastoiseDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
9Mega Blastoise (Mega)Mega BlastoiseDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
9Shadow Blastoise (Shadow)Shadow BlastoiseDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
20RaticateRaticateDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset
20Alolan Raticate (Alola)Alolan RaticateDarkBiteReleasedStandard learnset

Bite FAQ

How does Bite compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Bite has higher move-only DPS compared with Feint Attack: 12 versus 11. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Bite deals less damage per turn compared with Sucker Punch (2 versus 4 DPT) and generates more energy per turn (4 versus 3.5 EPT). Its duration is shorter (1 versus 2 turns). Shorter attacks offer more flexibility when switching or timing a Charged Attack.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

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 Bite 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 Bite?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Bite 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 Bite, 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.