Brutal Swing
Brutal Swing is a Dark-type Charge move in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 65 damage and it costs 33 energy. In GO Battle League, Brutal Swing deals 55 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.
Brutal Swing effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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| 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 |
Brutal Swing Adventure Effects
Brutal Swing has no Adventure Effects.
Brutal Swing in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Charge |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark |
| Power | 65 |
| Energy | 33 |
| Animation Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage Window | 1.3s - 1.7s |
| DPS | 32.50 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.97 Damage per Energy |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.67 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.50 |
| Crunch | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.67 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35.00 |
| Payback | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.50 |
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.50 |
| Obstruct | 20 | 33 | 1.5s | 13.33 |
| Darkest Lariat | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40.00 |
| Aura Wheel | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40.00 |
| Max Darkness | 250 | 100 | 2.5s | 100.00 |
| G-Max Snooze | 350 | 100 | 2.5s | 140.00 |
| G-Max One Blow | 350 | 100 | 2.5s | 140.00 |
Brutal Swing in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Charge |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark |
| Power | 55 |
| Energy | 35 |
| Duration | 6 Turns |
| DPS | 1.57 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.57 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Spam / Bait |
Special effects
Brutal Swing has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPE | PWR | ENG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 1.60 | 80 | 50 |
Night Slash
| 1.43 | 50 | 35 |
Crunch
| 1.56 | 70 | 45 |
| Foul Play | 1.63 | 65 | 40 |
| Payback | 1.83 | 110 | 60 |
| Brutal Swing | 1.57 | 55 | 35 |
Obstruct
| 0.38 | 15 | 40 |
| Darkest Lariat | 2.00 | 120 | 60 |
Aura Wheel
| 2.22 | 100 | 45 |
| Max Darkness | - | ||
| G-Max Snooze | - | ||
| G-Max One Blow | - |
SpecialStrongest Pokémon with Brutal Swing
Configuration
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