Snarl

Dark

Snarl is a Fast Attack of type Dark in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 11 damage and it generates 13 energy. In GO Battle League, Snarl deals 5 damage and generates 13 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Snarl 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

Snarl Adventure Effects

Snarl has no Adventure Effects.

Snarl in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeDark
Power11
Energy13
Animation Duration1.0s
Damage Window0.8s - 0.9s
DPS11 Damage per second
DPE0.85 Damage per Energy
EPS13 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

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

Snarl in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeDark
Power5
Energy13
Duration3 Turns
DPT1.67 Damage per turn
EPT4.33 Energy per turn
DPE0.38 Damage per Energy
TagsFast Charge

Special effects

Snarl 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 Snarl

1.Mega Houndoom (Mega)Mega HoundoomDarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse+19.6622.3390.15746s37
2.Mega Manectric (Mega)Mega ManectricDarkSnarlElectricDischarge+17.7320.39322.47829s44
3.Shadow Darkrai (Shadow)Shadow DarkraiDarkSnarlDarkFoul Play17.2720.34273.56853s52
4.Mega Absol (Mega)Mega AbsolDarkSnarlDarkBrutal Swing16.1619.8212.79914s67
5.YveltalYveltalDarkSnarlFlyingOblivion Wing15.9417.66382.71918s37
6.DarkraiDarkraiDarkSnarlDarkFoul Play15.0517.28278.89976s51
7.Shadow Weavile (Shadow)Shadow WeavileDarkSnarlIceTriple Axel14.7518.38181.671,002s79
8.Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) (Hero)Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)DarkSnarlFairyPlay Rough14.3215.8361.111,022s40
9.Shadow Honchkrow (Shadow)Shadow HonchkrowDarkSnarlFlyingSky Attack14.2317.77173.681,039s83
10.Shadow Alolan Muk (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan MukDarkSnarlDarkBrutal Swing13.8215.81263.671,061s54

Best Great League Pokémon with Snarl

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Snarl

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Snarl

Master League

All Pokémon that can learn Snarl

59ArcanineArcanineDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
59Dynamax Arcanine (Dynamax)Dynamax ArcanineDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
59Hisuian Arcanine (Hisuian)Hisuian ArcanineDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
59Shadow Hisuian Arcanine (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian ArcanineDarkSnarlUnreleasedStandard learnset
59Shadow Arcanine (Shadow)Shadow ArcanineDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
89Alolan Muk (Alola)Alolan MukDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
89Shadow Alolan Muk (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan MukDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
151MewMewDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
197UmbreonUmbreonDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset
197Dynamax Umbreon (Dynamax)Dynamax UmbreonDarkSnarlReleasedStandard learnset

Snarl FAQ

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

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

In Trainer Battles, Snarl deals less damage per turn compared with Sucker Punch (1.67 versus 4 DPT) and generates more energy per turn (4.33 versus 3.5 EPT). Its duration is longer (3 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 Snarl 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 Snarl?

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