Shadow Vibrava's best moves in Pokémon GO

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    1.DragonDragon Breath GroundScorching Sands 8.0661.06.06
    2.GroundSand Attack GroundScorching Sands 7.9860.46.00
    3.DragonDragon Breath GroundBulldoze 7.6658.05.76
    4.DragonDragon Breath BugBug Buzz 7.6457.85.75
    5.GroundMud Shot GroundScorching Sands 7.5056.85.64
    6.DragonDragon Breath GroundSand Tomb 7.1854.35.39
    7.GroundSand Attack GroundBulldoze 7.0953.75.33
    8.GroundSand Attack BugBug Buzz 7.0653.45.30
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    Shadow Vibrava's Fast Attacks Guide

    Moves

    Moves

    Shadow Vibrava has access to 3 Fast Attacks (Dragon Breath, Mud Shot, and Sand Attack), which cover Dragon and Ground-type attacks. When using Dragon Breath, Mud Shot, and Sand Attack you will benefit from STAB (Same-Type-Attack-Bonus), which increases the move damage by ×1.2.

    DragonDragon BreathDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
    GroundMud ShotDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
    GroundSand AttackDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Sand Attack has no special effects.
    See Sand Attack details page ↗

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    Fast Move
    Raid Battles
    Trainer Battles
    Name 🔼
    PWR
    DPS
    ENG
    EPS
    CD
    PWR
    ENG
    DPT
    EPT
    CD
    612.0048.000.5s34-
    48.00612.000.5s39-
    48.00714.000.5s24-

    PWR stands for Power, DPS for damage per second, ENG for Energy generated per use, EPS for energy per second, CD for move duration, DPE for damage per energy point used. DPT and EPT stand for Damage and Energy per turn, and are only applicable in PvP.

    Shadow Vibrava's Fast Attacks Type Coverage

    NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
    Dragon×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×0.4
    Ground×1.0×1.0×0.4×1.6×1.0×1.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.6×1.0×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0

    Shadow Vibrava's Charge Attacks Guide

    Moves

    Moves

    Shadow Vibrava has access to 5 Charge Attacks (Bug Buzz, Bulldoze, Sand Tomb, Frustration, and Scorching Sands), which cover Bug, Ground, and Normal-type attacks. When using Bulldoze, Sand Tomb, and Scorching Sands you will benefit from STAB (Same-Type-Attack-Bonus), which increases the move damage by ×1.2.

    BugBug BuzzDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
    GroundBulldozeDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage45
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bulldoze details page ↗
    GroundSand TombDamage60Energy33Duration4.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Sand Tomb details page ↗
    NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
    GroundScorching SandsDamage90Energy50Duration3.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scorching Sands details page ↗

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    Charge Move
    Raid Battles
    Trainer Battles
    Name 🔼
    PWR
    DPS
    ENG
    DPE
    CD
    PWR
    ENG
    DPE
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    9527.14501.903.5s10060-
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    8022.86501.603.5s4545-
    105.00330.302.0s1070-
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    6015.00331.824.0s4040-
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    9030.00501.803.0s8050-

    PWR stands for Power, DPS for damage per second, ENG for Energy required, CD for move duration, DPE for damage per energy point used. DPT and EPT stand for Damage and Energy per turn, and are only applicable in PvP.

    Moves with Special Effects in PvP

    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%

    Shadow Vibrava's Charge Attacks Type Coverage

    NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
    Bug×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.6×0.6
    Ground×1.0×1.0×0.4×1.6×1.0×1.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.6×1.0×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0
    Normal×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×0.4×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0
    Shadow Vibrava Best moveset in Pokémon GO