Charm

Fairy

Charm is a Fast Attack of type Fairy in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 20 damage and it generates 11 energy. In GO Battle League, Charm deals 12 damage and generates 8 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Charm effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Fairy×1.0×1.6×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.6×1.0

Charm Adventure Effects

Charm has no Adventure Effects.

Charm in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeFairy
Power20
Energy11
Animation Duration1.5s
Damage Window0.9s - 1.2s
DPS13.33 Damage per second
DPE1.82 Damage per Energy
EPS7.33 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

FairyCharm20111.5s7.3313.33
FairyFairy Wind9131.0s139
FairyGeomancy20141.5s9.3313.33

Charm in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeFairy
Power12
Energy8
Duration3 Turns
DPT4 Damage per turn
EPT2.67 Energy per turn
DPE1.5 Damage per Energy
TagsHeavy Damage

Special effects

Charm has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

FairyCharmHeavy Damage42.671281.5s
FairyFairy WindFast Charge24.5491s
FairyGeomancyFast Charge2.674.338131.5s

Strongest Pokémon with Charm

1.Mega Gardevoir (Mega)Mega GardevoirFairyCharmFairyDazzling Gleam18.3820.46423.29796s34
2.Mega Gallade (Mega)Mega GalladeFairyCharmFightingSacred Sword16.7218.88345.97877s41
3.Mega Raichu Y (Mega Y)Mega Raichu YFairyCharmElectricZap Cannon+15.6518.59237.89941s60
4.Mega Latias (Mega)Mega LatiasFairyCharmFightingAura Sphere15.2716.56453.97957s31
5.Shadow Gardevoir (Shadow)Shadow GardevoirFairyCharmFairyDazzling Gleam15.0717.57254.01976s56
6.Mega Raichu X (Mega X)Mega Raichu XFairyCharmElectricVolt Tackle+14.7416.91274.23997s52
7.PrimarinaPrimarinaFairyCharmWaterHydro Cannon13.8715.58301.961,056s47
8.Shadow Latias (Shadow)Shadow LatiasFairyCharmFightingAura Sphere13.8315.6290.931,059s49
9.Shadow Gallade (Shadow)Shadow GalladeFairyCharmFightingSacred Sword13.5516.12205.511,087s70
10.GardevoirGardevoirFairyCharmFairyDazzling Gleam13.0814.88258.211,122s56

Best Great League Pokémon with Charm

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Charm

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Charm

Master League

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Charm

All Pokémon that can learn Charm

26RaichuRaichuFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
26Mega Raichu X (Mega X)Mega Raichu XFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
26Mega Raichu Y (Mega Y)Mega Raichu YFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
36ClefableClefableFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
36Mega Clefable (Mega)Mega ClefableFairyCharmUnreleasedStandard learnset
38Alolan Ninetales (Alola)Alolan NinetalesFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
38Shadow Alolan Ninetales (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan NinetalesFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
40WigglytuffWigglytuffFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
202WobbuffetWobbuffetFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset
202Shadow Wobbuffet (Shadow)Shadow WobbuffetFairyCharmReleasedStandard learnset

Charm FAQ

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

In raids, Charm has the same move-only DPS compared with Geomancy: 13.33 versus 13.33. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Charm deals more damage per turn compared with Geomancy (4 versus 2.67 DPT) and generates less energy per turn (2.67 versus 4.33 EPT). Its duration is the same (3 versus 3 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 Charm 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 Charm?

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