Sunsteel Strike
Sunsteel Strike is a Charged Attack of type Steel in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 230 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Sunsteel Strike deals 135 damage and costs 65 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Sunsteel Strike effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 |
Sunsteel Strike Adventure Effects
| Bonus Type | Shines the light of a meteor. Attracts Pokémon found during the day and allows daytime Evolution at night. |
|---|---|
| Bonus Effects | Affects: Incense (Day Bonus) |
| Cost |
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| Duration | 600.0s |
| Extra Duration | 4.0s |
Sunsteel Strike in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Charged Attack |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Power | 230 |
| Energy | 100 |
| Animation Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage Window | 2.2s - 3.0s |
| DPS | 76.67 Damage per second |
| DPE | 2.30 Damage per Energy |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40.00 |
| Magnet Bomb | 75 | 33 | 3.0s | 25.00 |
| Iron Head | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30.00 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.29 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35.00 |
| Doom Desire | 65 | 33 | 1.5s | 43.33 |
| Meteor Mash | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40.00 |
| Mirror Shot | 50 | 33 | 2.5s | 20.00 |
| Double Iron Bash | 70 | 33 | 2.0s | 35.00 |
| Sunsteel Strike | 230 | 100 | 3.0s | 76.67 |
| Behemoth Blade | 200 | 100 | 3.5s | 57.14 |
| Behemoth Bash | 125 | 50 | 1.5s | 83.33 |
| Gigaton Hammer | 300 | 100 | 3.0s | 100.00 |
| NOT_FOUND | 250 | 100 | 2.5s | 100.00 |
| NOT_FOUND | 250 | 100 | 2.5s | 100.00 |
| Max Steelspike | 250 | 100 | 2.5s | 100.00 |
| G-Max Meltdown | 350 | 100 | 2.5s | 140.00 |
| G-Max Steelsurge | 350 | 100 | 2.5s | 140.00 |
Sunsteel Strike in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Charged Attack |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Power | 135 |
| Energy | 65 |
| Duration | 6 Turns |
| DPS | 2.08 Damage per second |
| DPE | 2.08 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Nuke |
Special effects
Sunsteel Strike has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPE | PWR | ENG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 1.69 | 110 | 65 |
| Magnet Bomb | 1.75 | 70 | 40 |
| Iron Head | 1.70 | 85 | 50 |
| Gyro Ball | 1.60 | 80 | 50 |
| Heavy Slam | 1.40 | 70 | 50 |
| Doom Desire | 2.00 | 80 | 40 |
| Meteor Mash | 2.22 | 100 | 45 |
Mirror Shot
| 1.00 | 35 | 35 |
| Double Iron Bash | 2.00 | 70 | 35 |
| Sunsteel Strike | 2.08 | 135 | 65 |
| Behemoth Blade | 1.82 | 100 | 55 |
| Behemoth Bash | 1.78 | 80 | 45 |
| Gigaton Hammer | 2.17 | 130 | 60 |
| NOT_FOUND | - | ||
| NOT_FOUND | - | ||
| Max Steelspike | - | ||
| G-Max Meltdown | - | ||
| G-Max Steelsurge | - |
SpecialStrongest Pokémon with Sunsteel Strike
Configuration
# | Name | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | DPS | TDO | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dusk Mane Necrozma | Psycho Cut | Sunsteel Strike | 23.81 | 631.7 | 21.8 |