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%

Varoom best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Gunk Shot

Varoom's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot, with 6.41 DPS and 58.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Varoom ranks #146 (F Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
CogSimulation settings
    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.PoisonPoison Jab SteelGyro Ball 6.5860.45.17
    2.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonGunk Shot 6.4158.85.04
    3.GhostLick SteelGyro Ball 6.1056.04.79
    4.GhostLick PoisonGunk Shot 6.0255.34.73
    5.SteelMetal Sound SteelGyro Ball 6.0155.24.73
    6.SteelMetal Sound PoisonGunk Shot 5.9154.24.65
    7.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonAcid Spray 5.5250.74.34
    8.GhostLick PoisonAcid Spray 4.2238.83.32
    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 6.578 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 60.391.

    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 Skarmory, 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.