Trailblaze

Grass

Trailblaze is a Charged Attack of type Grass in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 65 damage and it costs 50 energy. In GO Battle League, Trailblaze deals 65 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.

Trailblaze effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Grass×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×1.6×1.6×0.6×1.0×0.6×0.6×1.6×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0

Trailblaze Adventure Effects

Trailblaze has no Adventure Effects.

Trailblaze in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGrass
Power65
Energy50
Animation Duration2.0s
Damage Window1.2s - 1.9s
DPS32.5 Damage per second
DPE1.3 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

GrassPetal Blizzard1101002.5s44
GrassMega Drain25502.5s10
GrassSeed Bomb55332.0s27.5
GrassGiga Drain501004.0s12.5
GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s36
GrassLeaf Blade70332.5s28
GrassPower Whip90502.5s36
GrassGrass Knot90502.5s36
GrassEnergy Ball90504.0s22.5
GrassFrenzy Plant100502.5s40

Trailblaze in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGrass
Power65
Energy45
DPE1.44 Damage per Energy
TagsGeneralBoost

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

GrassPetal BlizzardNuke1.6911065
GrassMega DrainHigh Energy0.452555
GrassSeed BombSpam / Bait1.385540
GrassGiga DrainHigh Energy0.635080
GrassSolar BeamNuke1.8815080
GrassLeaf BladeSpam / Bait27035
GrassPower WhipGeneral1.89050
GrassGrass KnotGeneral1.89050
GrassEnergy BallGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.788045
GrassFrenzy PlantGeneral2.2210045

Strongest Pokémon with Trailblaze

1.Mega Raichu Y (Mega Y)Mega Raichu YFairyCharmGrassTrailblaze12.4114.76188.851,187s76
2.Mega Houndoom (Mega)Mega HoundoomDarkSnarlGrassTrailblaze11.9613.6237.991,227s60
3.Shadow Ursaluna (Shadow)Shadow UrsalunaRockSmack DownGrassTrailblaze11.7213.23246.711,251s58
4.Mega Ampharos (Mega)Mega AmpharosElectricVolt SwitchGrassTrailblaze10.9412.2255.331,337s56
5.Mega Raichu X (Mega X)Mega Raichu XFairyCharmGrassTrailblaze10.7812.392011,362s71
6.Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega ScizorBugFury CutterGrassTrailblaze10.711.9254.311,368s56
7.Shadow Donphan (Shadow)Shadow DonphanGroundMud-SlapGrassTrailblaze10.6312.34185.791,383s77
8.Shadow Ursaring (Shadow)Shadow UrsaringGhostShadow ClawGrassTrailblaze10.1912.35142.481,447s101
9.Shadow Houndoom (Shadow)Shadow HoundoomDarkSnarlGrassTrailblaze10.0412.31133.151,470s108
10.UrsalunaUrsalunaRockSmack DownGrassTrailblaze10.0211.1248.491,460s58

Best Great League Pokémon with Trailblaze

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Trailblaze

Ultra League

All Pokémon that can learn Trailblaze

26RaichuRaichuGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
26Alolan Raichu (Alola)Alolan RaichuGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
26Mega Raichu X (Mega X)Mega Raichu XGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
26Mega Raichu Y (Mega Y)Mega Raichu YGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
52Alolan Meowth (Alola)Alolan MeowthGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
52Shadow Alolan Meowth (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan MeowthGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
52Galarian Meowth (Galarian)Galarian MeowthGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
52Galarian Shadow Meowth (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow MeowthGrassTrailblazeUnreleasedStandard learnset
53Alolan Persian (Alola)Alolan PersianGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset
53Shadow Alolan Persian (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan PersianGrassTrailblazeReleasedStandard learnset

Trailblaze FAQ

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

In raids, Trailblaze has lower move-only DPS compared with Seed Bomb+: 32.5 versus 75. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Trailblaze deals less damage per energy compared with Leaf Storm (1.44 versus 2.36 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 Trailblaze 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 Trailblaze?

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