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Pheromosa

PheromosaBug Fighting
  • rain
  • cloudy
Pheromosa is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Pheromosa is a Legendary Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,842 CP and is weak to Flying, Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Pheromosa Stats and Max CP

316 ATK
85 DEF
174 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3213 CP
Lvl 40
2842 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2030 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1624 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1218 CP

Pheromosa's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#202
BugBug-type
#33
FightingFighting-type
#105

Pheromosa Type Chart

Pheromosa takes increased damage from:Pheromosa takes increased damage from:

FlyingFlying256.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FireFire160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Pheromosa takes reduced damage from:Pheromosa takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Pheromosa best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugBug Bite
BugBug Buzz
Pheromosa's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 16.07 DPS and 159.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Pheromosa ranks #33 (B Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteBugBug Buzz12.8716.07159.2
2.FightingLow KickBugBug Buzz12.2915.34152.0
3.BugBug BiteFightingFocus Blast12.1915.23150.9
4.BugBug BiteFightingClose Combat11.5314.40142.7
5.FightingLow KickFightingFocus Blast11.3414.16140.3
6.BugBug BiteBugLunge10.8613.57134.4
7.FightingLow KickFightingClose Combat10.7913.48133.5
8.FightingLow KickBugLunge10.6013.24131.2
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • FightingLow Kick550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Low Kick has no special effects.
    See Low Kick details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugLunge55333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Lunge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Lunge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Lunge details page ↗
  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    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 ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Focus Blast has no special effects.
    See Focus Blast details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Pheromosa's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pheromosa'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 Pheromosa has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Pheromosa CP Chart

CP Chart

Pheromosa reaches a maximum of 2,842 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,538–1,624 CP, rising to 1,922–2,030 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,153–1,218 CP.

Max CPMax CP2842 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1153 CP - 1218 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1538 CP - 1624 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1538 CP - 1624 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1922 CP - 2030 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
140 CP2125 CP3211 CP
4297 CP5383 CP6469 CP
7554 CP8640 CP9726 CP
10812 CP11893 CP12974 CP
131055 CP141136 CP151218 CP
161299 CP171380 CP181461 CP
191542 CP201624 CP211705 CP
221786 CP231867 CP241948 CP
252030 CP262111 CP272192 CP
282273 CP292355 CP302436 CP
312476 CP322517 CP332558 CP
342598 CP352639 CP362679 CP
372720 CP382760 CP392801 CP
402842 CP412878 CP422914 CP
432951 CP442987 CP453024 CP
463061 CP473099 CP483137 CP
493175 CP503213 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#795
Height1.8 m
Weight25 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Pheromosa has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pheromosa

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pheromosa's Bug and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pheromosa.

Bug Bug

Fighting Fighting

Pokédex informationMore 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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Pheromosa Candy296 Pheromosa Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Pheromosa Candy10 Pheromosa Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Pheromosa Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Pheromosa Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Pheromosa Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Pheromosa Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Pheromosa Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Pheromosa Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Pheromosa Candy-

Pheromosa Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pheromosa 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 Pheromosa in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Pheromosa family

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

PheromosaPheromosa

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PheromosaPheromosaPheromosaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPheromosaPheromosa
0.88 m0.9 m1.8 m2.7 m2.79 m

Pheromosa's height ranges from 0.88 m to 2.79 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Pheromosa in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.882 m0.9 m
2′11″2′11″
XS0.9 m1.8 m
2′11″5′11″
M1.35 m2.25 m
4′05″7′05″
XL2.25 m2.7 m
7′05″8′10″
XXL2.7 m2.79 m
8′10″9′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Pheromosa

Pheromosa high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pheromosa. 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

Pheromosa Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

PheromosaPheromosaPheromosaPheromosa

Pheromosa Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunOne of the dangerous Ultra Beasts, it has been spotted running across the land at terrific speeds.
MoonOne of the Ultra Beasts. It refuses to touch anything, perhaps because it senses some uncleanness in this world.
Ultra SunA life-form that lives in another world, its body is thin and supple, but it also possesses great power.
Ultra MoonAlthough it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pheromosa’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon, Pheromosa is especially weak against Flying-type moves, and weak against Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Pheromosa in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Pheromosa in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.071 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 159.234.

How does Pheromosa perform in Raids?

Pheromosa is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Pheromosa rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Pheromosa is a B-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #33 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Pheromosa rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Pheromosa is a D-Tier Fighting-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pheromosa?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pheromosa: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Falinks.

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

Pheromosa’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2842 CP and 3213 CP at Level 50.

Can Pheromosa be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pheromosa can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pheromosa Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pheromosa cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.