Silver Wind

Bug

Silver Wind is a Charged Attack of type Bug in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 65 damage and it costs 33 energy. In GO Battle League, Silver Wind deals 75 damage and costs 45 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Silver Wind 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

Silver Wind Adventure Effects

Silver Wind has no Adventure Effects.

Silver Wind in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeBug
Power65
Energy33
Animation Duration3.5s
Damage Window1.5s - 3.3s
DPS18.57 Damage per second
DPE1.97 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

Silver Wind in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeBug
Power75
Energy45
DPE1.67 Damage per Energy
TagsGeneralBoost

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Silver Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
  • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%

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 Silver Wind

1.LeavannyLeavannyGhostShadow ClawBugSilver Wind7.589.11110.981,943s130
2.Shadow Venomoth (Shadow)Shadow VenomothBugBug BiteBugSilver Wind7.229.1285.612,049s169
3.MasquerainMasquerainFlyingAir SlashBugSilver Wind7.078.697.942,085s147
4.VenomothVenomothBugBug BiteBugSilver Wind6.447.8588.492,290s163
5.LumineonLumineonWaterWaterfallBugSilver Wind5.276.1987.162,792s166
6.BeautiflyBeautiflyBugInfestationBugSilver Wind5.156.9449.372,890s293
7.IllumiseIllumiseBugInfestationBugSilver Wind5.156.1777.032,861s187
8.Shadow Ledian (Shadow)Shadow LedianBugBug BiteBugSilver Wind4.725.9357.183,134s253
9.YanmaYanmaFlyingWing AttackBugSilver Wind4.66.244.423,230s325
10.SwadloonSwadloonBugBug BiteBugSilver Wind4.275.3452.763,461s274

Best Great League Pokémon with Silver Wind

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Silver Wind

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Silver Wind

Master League

No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Silver Wind in their recommended moveset.

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Silver Wind

All Pokémon that can learn Silver Wind

49VenomothVenomothBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
49Shadow Venomoth (Shadow)Shadow VenomothBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
165LedybaLedybaBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
165Shadow Ledyba (Shadow)Shadow LedybaBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
166LedianLedianBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
166Shadow Ledian (Shadow)Shadow LedianBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
193YanmaYanmaBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
267BeautiflyBeautiflyBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
269DustoxDustoxBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset
284MasquerainMasquerainBugSilver WindReleasedStandard learnset

Silver Wind FAQ

How does Silver Wind compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Silver Wind has lower move-only DPS compared with Fell Stinger+: 18.57 versus 70. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Silver Wind deals less damage per energy compared with Megahorn (1.67 versus 2 DPE), and costs less energy (45 versus 55). 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 Silver Wind 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 Silver Wind?

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