Behemoth Bash

Steel

Behemoth Bash is a Charged Attack of type Steel in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 125 damage and it costs 50 energy. In GO Battle League, Behemoth Bash deals 80 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.

Behemoth Bash 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 Bash Adventure Effects

Bonus TypeZamazenta’s body becomes a firm shield, protecting your Pokémon. Reduces damage your Pokémon take in raids and Max Battles.
Bonus Effects
{
  "attackDefenseBonus": {
    "attributes": [
      {
        "combatTypes": [
          "COMBAT_TYPE_RAID"
        ],
        "defenseMultiplier": 1.1
      },
      {
        "combatTypes": [
          "COMBAT_TYPE_DMAX",
          "COMBAT_TYPE_GMAX"
        ],
        "defenseMultiplier": 1.05
      }
    ]
  }
}
Cost
  • 5 Candy
  • 5000 Stardust
Duration360.0s
Extra Duration4.0s

Behemoth Bash in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeSteel
Power125
Energy50
Animation Duration1.5s
Damage Window0.9s - 1.4s
DPS83.33 Damage per second
DPE2.5 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 Bash in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeSteel
Power80
Energy45
DPE1.78 Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Behemoth Bash 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 Bash

1.Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Crowned Shield ZamazentaIceIce FangSteelBehemoth Bash19.8821.6568.36735s25

Best Great League Pokémon with Behemoth Bash

Great League

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

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Behemoth Bash

Ultra League
462.Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Crowned Shield Zamazenta74IceIce FangFightingClose CombatSteelBehemoth Bash

Best Master League Pokémon with Behemoth Bash

Master League
16.Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Crowned Shield Zamazenta92.2IceIce FangFightingClose CombatSteelBehemoth Bash

All Pokémon that can learn Behemoth Bash

889Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Crowned Shield ZamazentaSteelBehemoth BashReleasedStandard learnset

Behemoth Bash FAQ

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

In raids, Behemoth Bash has lower move-only DPS compared with Gigaton Hammer: 83.33 versus 100. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Behemoth Bash deals less damage per energy compared with Meteor Mash (1.78 versus 2.22 DPE), and costs the same energy (45 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 Bash 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 Bash?

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