Fell Stinger

Bug

Fell Stinger is a Charged Attack of type Bug in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 45 damage and it costs 33 energy. In GO Battle League, Fell Stinger deals 20 damage and costs 35 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Fell Stinger 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

Fell Stinger Adventure Effects

Fell Stinger has no Adventure Effects.

Fell Stinger in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeBug
Power45
Energy33
Animation Duration2.0s
Damage Window1.6s - 1.8s
DPS22.5 Damage per second
DPE1.36 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

Fell Stinger in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeBug
Power20
Energy35
DPE0.57 Damage per Energy
TagsSpam / BaitBoost

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack 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 Fell Stinger

1.BuzzwoleBuzzwoleFightingCounterBugFell Stinger9.8511.23194.361,490s74
2.NaganadelNaganadelPoisonPoison JabBugFell Stinger9.3611.04149.621,572s96
3.Shadow Drapion (Shadow)Shadow DrapionDarkBiteBugFell Stinger8.539.96145.341,723s99
4.DrapionDrapionDarkBiteBugFell Stinger7.418.44147.741,981s97
5.Shadow Qwilfish (Shadow)Shadow QwilfishWaterWater GunBugFell Stinger7.068.9383.132,097s174
6.Shadow Beedrill (Shadow)Shadow BeedrillPoisonPoison JabBugFell Stinger6.969.0574.272,133s194
7.TogedemaruTogedemaruElectricThunder ShockBugFell Stinger6.337.5894.542,326s153
8.QwilfishQwilfishWaterWater GunBugFell Stinger6.37.6985.962,341s168
9.BeedrillBeedrillPoisonPoison JabBugFell Stinger6.297.8777.482,350s186
10.VespiquenVespiquenFlyingAir SlashBugFell Stinger6.237.31103.432,361s139

Best Great League Pokémon with Fell Stinger

Great League
413.TogedemaruTogedemaru78.2ElectricThunder ShockBugFell StingerElectricWild Charge
833.PoipolePoipole66.3FlyingPeckPoisonSludge BombBugFell Stinger

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Fell Stinger

Ultra League
503.TogedemaruTogedemaru72.9ElectricThunder ShockBugFell StingerElectricWild Charge

Best Master League Pokémon with Fell Stinger

Master League

No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Fell Stinger in their recommended moveset.

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Fell Stinger

All Pokémon that can learn Fell Stinger

15BeedrillBeedrillBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
15Mega Beedrill (Mega)Mega BeedrillBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
15Shadow Beedrill (Shadow)Shadow BeedrillBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
211QwilfishQwilfishBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
211Shadow Qwilfish (Shadow)Shadow QwilfishBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
416VespiquenVespiquenBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
452DrapionDrapionBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
452Shadow Drapion (Shadow)Shadow DrapionBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
777TogedemaruTogedemaruBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset
794BuzzwoleBuzzwoleBugFell StingerReleasedStandard learnset

Fell Stinger FAQ

How does Fell Stinger compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Fell Stinger has lower move-only DPS compared with Fell Stinger+: 22.5 versus 70. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Fell Stinger deals less damage per energy compared with Megahorn (0.57 versus 2 DPE), and costs less energy (35 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 Fell Stinger 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 Fell Stinger?

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