Megahorn

Bug

Megahorn is a Charged Attack of type Bug in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 105 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Megahorn deals 110 damage and costs 55 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Megahorn effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Bug×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.6×0.6

Megahorn Adventure Effects

Megahorn has no Adventure Effects.

Megahorn in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeBug
Power105
Energy100
Animation Duration2.0s
Damage Window1.5s - 1.7s
DPS52.5 Damage per second
DPE1.05 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

BugMegahorn1051002.0s52.5
BugBug Buzz95503.5s27.14
BugSignal Beam75503.0s25
BugX-Scissor45331.5s30
BugSilver Wind65333.5s18.57
BugLunge55333.0s18.33
BugFell Stinger45332.0s22.5
BugLeech Life002.5s0
BugFell Stinger+1401002.0s70
BugMax Flutterby2501002.5s100

Megahorn in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeBug
Power110
Energy55
DPE2 Damage per Energy
TagsNuke

Special effects

Megahorn has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

BugMegahornNuke211055
BugBug BuzzHigh EnergyDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.6710060
BugSignal BeamHigh EnergyDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.367555
BugX-ScissorSpam / Bait1.636540
BugSilver WindGeneralBoost
Special effectsSpecial

Silver Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
  • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
1.677545
BugLungeGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Lunge has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
1.567045
BugFell StingerSpam / BaitBoost
Special effectsSpecial

Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
0.572035
BugLeech LifeGeneral—0
BugFell Stinger+Spam / BaitBoost
Special effectsSpecial

Fell Stinger+ has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
1.144035
BugMax FlutterbyGeneral—0

Strongest Pokémon with Megahorn

1.Mega Heracross (Mega)Mega HeracrossBugFury CutterBugMegahorn15.1217.14305.46970s47
2.XerneasXerneasFairyGeomancyBugMegahorn12.7714.09324.221,145s44
3.Mega Absol (Mega)Mega AbsolDarkSnarlBugMegahorn12.0814.82159.31,222s90
4.Shadow Rhydon (Shadow)Shadow RhydonGroundMud-SlapBugMegahorn11.3513.33185.741,296s77
5.Mega Falinks (Mega)Mega FalinksFightingCounterBugMegahorn11.2112.83214.861,309s67
6.Shadow Escavalier (Shadow)Shadow EscavalierBugBug BiteBugMegahorn11.0413.07172.781,333s83
7.Shadow Samurott (Shadow)Shadow SamurottWaterWaterfallBugMegahorn10.3412.18165.751,424s87
8.HeracrossHeracrossBugFury CutterBugMegahorn10.2412169.971,436s85
9.RhydonRhydonGroundMud-SlapBugMegahorn9.9311.37190.151,478s76
10.EscavalierEscavalierBugBug BiteBugMegahorn9.8411.34179.971,493s80

Best Great League Pokémon with Megahorn

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Megahorn

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Megahorn

Master League
242.EscavalierEscavalier58.8BugBug BiteGroundDrill RunBugMegahorn
254.Shadow Escavalier (Shadow)Shadow Escavalier57.3BugBug BiteGroundDrill RunBugMegahorn
395.BouffalantBouffalant38.2GroundMud ShotNormalStompBugMegahorn

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Megahorn

All Pokémon that can learn Megahorn

34NidokingNidokingBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset
34Shadow Nidoking (Shadow)Shadow NidokingBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset
78Galarian Rapidash (Galarian)Galarian RapidashBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset
78Galarian Shadow Rapidash (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow RapidashBugMegahornUnreleasedStandard learnset
112RhydonRhydonBugMegahornReleasedLegacy
112Shadow Rhydon (Shadow)Shadow RhydonBugMegahornReleasedLegacy
119SeakingSeakingBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset
168AriadosAriadosBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset
214HeracrossHeracrossBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset
214Mega Heracross (Mega)Mega HeracrossBugMegahornReleasedStandard learnset

Megahorn FAQ

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

In raids, Megahorn has lower move-only DPS compared with Fell Stinger+: 52.5 versus 70. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Megahorn deals more damage per energy compared with Bug Buzz (2 versus 1.67 DPE), and costs less energy (55 versus 60). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

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 Megahorn 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 Megahorn?

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