Varoom

Varoom Pokémon GOSteel Poison
  • snow
  • cloudy
Varoom is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Varoom is a Steel and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel and Poison-type Pokémon, Varoom is especially weak against Ground-type moves, and weak against Fire-type moves.

Varoom's maximum Combat Power stat is 1287 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot. Varoom encounters are boosted during Snow and Cloudy weather. Shiny Varoom 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

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
SteelSteel-type
PoisonPoison-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Varoom Type Chart

Varoom takes increased damage from:Varoom takes increased damage from:

GroundGround256.0%
FireFire160.0%

Varoom takes reduced damage from:Varoom takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison24.4%
BugBug39.1%
FairyFairy39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Poison Jab + Gunk Shot

Varoom's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot, with 5.67 DPS and 46.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Varoom ranks #171 (F Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Jab SteelGyro Ball 6.0148.94.60
      2.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonGunk Shot 5.6746.14.34
      3.GhostLick SteelGyro Ball 5.5545.14.24
      4.SteelMetal Sound SteelGyro Ball 5.4644.44.18
      5.GhostLick PoisonGunk Shot 5.3143.24.06
      6.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonAcid Spray 5.2342.54.00
      7.SteelMetal Sound PoisonGunk Shot 5.2042.33.98
      8.GhostLick PoisonAcid Spray 4.0332.83.08
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • GhostLickDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Lick
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Lick has no special effects.
        See Lick details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison JabDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Poison Jab has no special effects.
        See Poison Jab details page ↗
      • SteelMetal SoundDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Sound
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

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

      Charged Attacks

      • PoisonAcid SprayDamage20Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Acid Spray
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage20
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage20
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
        See Acid Spray details page ↗
      • PoisonGunk ShotDamage130Energy100Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Gunk Shot has no special effects.
        See Gunk Shot details page ↗
      • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

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

      The following chart shows Varoom's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 in the meta

      Varoom in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Varoom is a cool little Pokémon, but its novelty lies in its design, not its stats. As such, don't use it in Gyms and Raids.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Varoom has a great typing that offers it many resistances and only two weaknesses (although one is a double weakness), but its moves are unremarkable and don't threaten most of the meta. It needs a cheaper Charged Move to be more viable, and until then, it will remain just a fancy Pokédex addition. Sadly, its max CP is only 1287, so it's inadequate for any PvP platform.

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#965
      Height1 m
      Weight35 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Varoom family

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

      Varoom Pokémon GOVaroom
      Revavroom Pokémon GORevavroom
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Varoom scaled to 0.538235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Varoom scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Varoom scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmVaroom scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Varoom scaled to 1.2794117647058825x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m1.75 m

      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.

      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.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.49 m0.5 m
      1′07″1′08″
      XS0.5 m1 m
      1′08″3′03″
      M0.75 m1.25 m
      2′06″4′01″
      XL1.25 m1.5 m
      4′01″4′11″
      XXL1.5 m1.75 m
      4′11″5′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time0
      Attack Probability0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability0%
      Dodge Duration0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency0
      Max Action Frequency0

      Varoom CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Varoom's has 1287 max CP (at Level 50). A Varoom obtained from Raids can be encountered from 603 CP to 650 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 753 CP to 813 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Varoom can be found in the 452 CP to 487 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1287 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch452 CP - 487 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs603 CP - 650 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids603 CP - 650 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      753 CP - 813 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      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.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      116 CP250 CP384 CP
      4119 CP5153 CP6187 CP
      7222 CP8256 CP9291 CP
      10325 CP11357 CP12390 CP
      13422 CP14455 CP15487 CP
      16520 CP17552 CP18585 CP
      19618 CP20650 CP21683 CP
      22715 CP23748 CP24780 CP
      25813 CP26845 CP27878 CP
      28910 CP29943 CP30975 CP
      31992 CP321008 CP331024 CP
      341040 CP351057 CP361073 CP
      371089 CP381105 CP391122 CP
      401138 CP411152 CP421167 CP
      431182 CP441196 CP451211 CP
      461226 CP471241 CP481256 CP
      491271 CP501287 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Varoom

      Photobomb

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

      Steel Steel

      Poison Poison

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Varoom Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      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.

      Complete Varoom Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Varoom Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Varoom Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Varoom Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Varoom Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Varoom Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Varoom Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Varoom Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Varoom Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Varoom Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Varoom Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Varoom Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Varoom Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Varoom Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Varoom Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Varoom Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Varoom Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Varoom Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Varoom Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Varoom Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Varoom Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Varoom Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Varoom Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Varoom Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Varoom Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Varoom Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Varoom Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Varoom Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Varoom Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Varoom Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Varoom Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Varoom Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Varoom Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Varoom Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Varoom Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Varoom Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Varoom Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Varoom Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Varoom Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Varoom Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Varoom Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Varoom Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Varoom Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Varoom Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Varoom Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Varoom Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Varoom Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Varoom Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Varoom Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Varoom Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Varoom Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Varoom Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Varoom Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Varoom Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Varoom Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Varoom Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Varoom Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Varoom Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Varoom Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Varoom Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Varoom Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Varoom Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Varoom Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Varoom Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Varoom Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Varoom Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Varoom Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Varoom Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Varoom Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Varoom Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Varoom Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Varoom Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Varoom Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Varoom Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Varoom Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Varoom Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Varoom Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Varoom Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Varoom Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Varoom Candy XL280,000304 Varoom Candy10 Varoom Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Varoom Candy XL290,000304 Varoom Candy20 Varoom Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Varoom Candy XL301,000304 Varoom Candy30 Varoom Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Varoom Candy XL312,000304 Varoom Candy40 Varoom Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Varoom Candy XL323,000304 Varoom Candy52 Varoom Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Varoom Candy XL334,000304 Varoom Candy64 Varoom Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Varoom Candy XL346,000304 Varoom Candy76 Varoom Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Varoom Candy XL358,000304 Varoom Candy88 Varoom Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Varoom Candy XL370,000304 Varoom Candy103 Varoom Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Varoom Candy XL382,000304 Varoom Candy118 Varoom Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Varoom Candy XL395,000304 Varoom Candy133 Varoom Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Varoom Candy XL408,000304 Varoom Candy148 Varoom Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Varoom Candy XL421,000304 Varoom Candy165 Varoom Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Varoom Candy XL434,000304 Varoom Candy182 Varoom Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Varoom Candy XL448,000304 Varoom Candy199 Varoom Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Varoom Candy XL462,000304 Varoom Candy216 Varoom Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Varoom Candy XL476,000304 Varoom Candy236 Varoom Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Varoom Candy XL490,000304 Varoom Candy256 Varoom Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Varoom Candy XL505,000304 Varoom Candy276 Varoom Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Varoom Candy XL520,000304 Varoom Candy296 Varoom Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Varoom

      Varoom high resolution sprites

      Varoom Pokédex entries

      Paldea
      VersionsPokédex entry
      ScarletIt is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
      VioletThe 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 Varoom’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Steel and Poison-type Pokémon, Varoom is especially weak against Ground-type moves, and weak against Fire-type moves.

      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 6.011 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.877.

      How does Varoom perform in Raids?

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

      How does Varoom rank as a Steel-type attacker?

      Varoom is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Varoom rank as a Poison-type attacker?

      Varoom is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Varoom?

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

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

      Varoom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1138 CP and 1287 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.