Poison Sting
Poison Sting is a Poison-type Fast move in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 4 damage and it generates 6 energy. In GO Battle League, Poison Sting deals 4 damage and generates 9 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Poison Sting effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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| Poison | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×0.4 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 |
Poison Sting Adventure Effects
Poison Sting has no Adventure Effects.
Poison Sting in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison |
| Power | 4 |
| Energy | 6 |
| Animation Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage Window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| DPS | 8.00 Damage per second |
| DPE | 0.67 Damage per Energy |
| EPS | 12.00 Damage per second |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 9.00 | 13.00 |
| Acid | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 10.00 | 11.00 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 12.00 | 8.00 |
Poison Sting in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison |
| Power | 4 |
| Energy | 9 |
| Duration | 2 Turns |
| DPS | 0.44 Damage per second |
| EPS | 4.50 Damage per second |
| DPE | 0.44 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Fast Charge |
Special effects
Poison Sting has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPT | EPT | PWR | ENG | CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 3.50 | 3.50 | 7 | 7 | 1s |
| Acid | 3.00 | 4.00 | 6 | 8 | 1s |
| Poison Sting | 2.00 | 4.50 | 4 | 9 | 1s |
Strongest Pokémon with Poison Sting
Configuration
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