Substitute

Substitute is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 15 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bite / Frustration. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Substitute Stats and Max CP

1 ATK

1 DEF

1 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

18 CP

Lvl 40

15 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

11 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

9 CP

Lvl 15 Research

6 CP

Substitute's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Substitute Type Chart

Substitute takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Substitute takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Substitute best moveset

Bite + Frustration

Bite

Frustration

Substitute's best moveset is Bite and Frustration, with 0.10 DPS (damage per second) and 0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather.


1.	Bite	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Bite640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 2
Energy 4

Effects
Bite has no special effects.
See Bite details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	2
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

The following chart shows Substitute's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Substitute's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Substitute has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Substitute CP Chart

Substitute reaches a maximum of 15 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 4–9 CP, rising to 5–11 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 3–6 CP.

Max CP	15 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	3 CP - 6 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	4 CP - 9 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	4 CP - 9 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	5 CP - 11 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Substitute Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1		2		3	1 CP
4	1 CP	5	2 CP	6	2 CP
7	3 CP	8	3 CP	9	4 CP
10	4 CP	11	5 CP	12	5 CP
13	5 CP	14	6 CP	15	6 CP
16	7 CP	17	7 CP	18	8 CP
19	8 CP	20	9 CP	21	9 CP
22	10 CP	23	10 CP	24	10 CP
25	11 CP	26	11 CP	27	12 CP
28	12 CP	29	13 CP	30	13 CP
31	13 CP	32	14 CP	33	14 CP
34	14 CP	35	14 CP	36	15 CP
37	15 CP	38	15 CP	39	15 CP
40	15 CP	41	16 CP	42	16 CP
43	16 CP	44	16 CP	45	17 CP
46	17 CP	47	17 CP	48	17 CP
49	17 CP	50	18 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#0
Height	m
Weight	kg
Region	Generation 0
Can be traded	Not Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	No
Shiny released	No
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	0 0

Evolution Chart

Substitute has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Substitute

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Substitute's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Substitute.

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Substitute Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Substitute from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Substitute in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Substitute family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Substitute in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Substitute

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

Sprites

Substitute high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Substitute. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Substitute Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Substitute’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Normal-type Pokémon, Substitute is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What are the best moves for Substitute in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Substitute in Pokémon GO are Bite and Frustration. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 0.1 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 0.

How does Substitute perform in Raids?

Substitute's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Substitute rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Substitute's performance as a Normal-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Substitute?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Substitute: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

What is Substitute’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Substitute’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 15 CP and 18 CP at Level 50.

Can Substitute be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Substitute cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Substitute Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Substitute cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.