Varoom

Varoom is a Steel and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,138 CP and is weak to Ground and Fire-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Gyro Ball. It is boosted by Snow and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Varoom Stats and Max CP

123 ATK

107 DEF

128 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1287 CP

Lvl 40

1138 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

813 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

650 CP

Lvl 15 Research

487 CP

Varoom's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#1107

Varoom Type Chart

Varoom takes increased damage from:

Ground256.0%

Fire160.0%

Varoom takes reduced damage from:

Poison24.4%

Bug39.1%

Fairy39.1%

Grass39.1%

Dragon62.5%

Flying62.5%

Ice62.5%

Normal62.5%

Rock62.5%

Steel62.5%

Varoom best moveset

Poison Jab + Gyro Ball

Poison Jab

Gyro Ball

Varoom's best moveset is Poison Jab and Gyro Ball, with 6.58 DPS (damage per second) and 60.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Snow weather.

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Data table

1.	Poison Jab	Gyro Ball	5.18	6.58	60.4
2.	Poison Jab	Gunk Shot	5.04	6.41	58.8
3.	Lick	Gyro Ball	4.80	6.10	56.0
4.	Lick	Gunk Shot	4.74	6.02	55.3
5.	Metal Sound	Gyro Ball	4.73	6.01	55.2
6.	Metal Sound	Gunk Shot	4.65	5.91	54.2
7.	Poison Jab	Acid Spray	4.35	5.52	50.7
8.	Lick	Acid Spray	3.32	4.22	38.8

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Fast Attacks

Lick560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Lick has no special effects.
See Lick details page ↗
Poison Jab1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 7

Effects
Poison Jab has no special effects.
See Poison Jab details page ↗
Metal Sound460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

Effects
Metal Sound has no special effects.
See Metal Sound details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.7s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Acid Spray20503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 20
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 20
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
See Acid Spray details page ↗
Gunk Shot1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Gunk Shot has no special effects.
See Gunk Shot details page ↗
Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Gyro Ball has no special effects.
See Gyro Ball details page ↗

Damage	20
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.8s

Damage	20
Energy	45

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.6s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

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

Varoom CP Chart

Varoom reaches a maximum of 1,138 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 603–650 CP, rising to 753–813 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 452–487 CP.

Max CP	1138 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	452 CP - 487 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	603 CP - 650 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	603 CP - 650 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	753 CP - 813 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Varoom 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	16 CP	2	50 CP	3	84 CP
4	119 CP	5	153 CP	6	187 CP
7	222 CP	8	256 CP	9	291 CP
10	325 CP	11	357 CP	12	390 CP
13	422 CP	14	455 CP	15	487 CP
16	520 CP	17	552 CP	18	585 CP
19	618 CP	20	650 CP	21	683 CP
22	715 CP	23	748 CP	24	780 CP
25	813 CP	26	845 CP	27	878 CP
28	910 CP	29	943 CP	30	975 CP
31	992 CP	32	1008 CP	33	1024 CP
34	1040 CP	35	1057 CP	36	1073 CP
37	1089 CP	38	1105 CP	39	1122 CP
40	1138 CP	41	1152 CP	42	1167 CP
43	1182 CP	44	1196 CP	45	1211 CP
46	1226 CP	47	1241 CP	48	1256 CP
49	1271 CP	50	1287 CP

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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Varoom

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Varoom's Steel and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Varoom.

Steel

Poison

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#965
Height	1 m
Weight	35 kg
Region	Generation 9
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Varoom	50 Candy	Revavroom

Varoom evolves into Revavroom which costs 50 Candy.

Varoom family

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

Varoom

Revavroom

Size information

Varoom's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 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.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	1.75 m

Size bounds

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

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m	0.5 m
XXS	1′07″	1′08″
XS	0.5 m	1 m
XS	1′08″	3′03″
M	0.75 m	1.25 m
M	2′06″	4′01″
XL	1.25 m	1.5 m
XL	4′01″	4′11″
XXL	1.5 m	1.75 m
XXL	4′11″	5′09″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer	0
Jump Time	0
Attack Probability	0%
Attack Timer	0
Dodge Probability	0%
Dodge Duration	0s
Dodge Distance	0
Min Action Frequency	0
Max Action Frequency	0

Power-up costs

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

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

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Varoom

Varoom high resolution sprites

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

Varoom Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Scarlet	It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
Violet	The steel section is Varoom’s actual body. This Pokémon clings to rocks and converts the minerals within into energy to fuel its activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Varoom in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Varoom in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Gyro Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.58 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 60.4.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Varoom’s strengths and weaknesses?

Steel and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground and Fire-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dragon, Flying, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Bug, Fairy, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

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

Varoom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,138 CP and 1,287 CP at Level 50.

Can Varoom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Varoom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Varoom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Varoom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Varoom?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Varoom: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

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