Behemoth Blade

Steel

Behemoth Blade is a Charged Attack of type Steel in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 200 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Behemoth Blade deals 100 damage and costs 55 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Behemoth Blade effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
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

Behemoth Blade Adventure Effects

Bonus TypeZacian wields a large and powerful sword. Strengthens your Pokémon’s attacks in raids and Max Battles.
Bonus Effects
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  "attackDefenseBonus": {
    "attributes": [
      {
        "combatTypes": [
          "COMBAT_TYPE_RAID"
        ],
        "attackMultiplier": 1.1
      },
      {
        "combatTypes": [
          "COMBAT_TYPE_DMAX",
          "COMBAT_TYPE_GMAX"
        ],
        "attackMultiplier": 1.05
      }
    ]
  }
}
Cost
  • 5 Candy
  • 5000 Stardust
Duration360.0s
Extra Duration4.0s

Behemoth Blade in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeSteel
Power200
Energy100
Animation Duration3.5s
Damage Window2.5s - 3.5s
DPS57.14 Damage per second
DPE2 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

SteelFlash Cannon1001002.5s40
SteelMagnet Bomb75333.0s25
SteelIron Head60502.0s30
SteelGyro Ball85503.5s24.29
SteelHeavy Slam70502.0s35
SteelDoom Desire65331.5s43.33
SteelMeteor Mash100502.5s40
SteelMirror Shot50332.5s20
SteelDouble Iron Bash70332.0s35
SteelSunsteel Strike2301003.0s76.67

Behemoth Blade in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeSteel
Power100
Energy55
DPE1.82 Damage per Energy
TagsNuke

Special effects

Behemoth Blade has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

SteelFlash CannonNuke1.6911065
SteelMagnet BombSpam / Bait1.757040
SteelIron HeadGeneral1.78550
SteelGyro BallGeneral1.68050
SteelHeavy SlamGeneral1.47050
SteelDoom DesireSpam / Bait28040
SteelMeteor MashGeneral2.2210045
SteelMirror ShotSpam / BaitDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Mirror Shot has a 30.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
13535
SteelDouble Iron BashSpam / Bait27035
SteelSunsteel StrikeNuke2.0813565

Strongest Pokémon with Behemoth Blade

1.Crowned Sword Zacian (Crowned Sword)Crowned Sword ZacianSteelMetal ClawSteelBehemoth Blade20.1821.99558.87724s25

Best Great League Pokémon with Behemoth Blade

Great League

No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Behemoth Blade in their recommended moveset.

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Behemoth Blade

Ultra League
748.Crowned Sword Zacian (Crowned Sword)Crowned Sword Zacian59.9SteelMetal ClawFightingClose CombatSteelBehemoth Blade

Best Master League Pokémon with Behemoth Blade

Master League
2.Crowned Sword Zacian (Crowned Sword)Crowned Sword Zacian97.8SteelMetal ClawFightingClose CombatSteelBehemoth Blade

All Pokémon that can learn Behemoth Blade

888Crowned Sword Zacian (Crowned Sword)Crowned Sword ZacianSteelBehemoth BladeReleasedStandard learnset

Behemoth Blade FAQ

How does Behemoth Blade compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Behemoth Blade has lower move-only DPS compared with Gigaton Hammer: 57.14 versus 100. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Behemoth Blade deals less damage per energy compared with Meteor Mash (1.82 versus 2.22 DPE), and costs more energy (55 versus 45). 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 Behemoth Blade 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 Behemoth Blade?

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