Poison Type
Fairy
Grass
The Poison-type attacker tier list ranks the top 30 Pokemon by raid DPS in 2026. Use Poison-type attackers against Fairy, Grass-type raid bosses. Shadow Pokemon deal 20% more damage, while Mega evolutions boost the entire raid team.
Rankings are calculated by simulating every possible fast and charged move combination for each Pokemon at level 40 against a generic Tier 5 raid boss. We measure DPS (Damage Per Second), TDO (Total Damage Output before fainting), and eDPS (a composite metric that balances raw damage with survivability). The final ranking weighs type-specific DPS at 70% and overall DPS at 30%, so Pokemon with strong same-type moves are prioritized while off-type coverage is still rewarded.
How We Calculate Raid DPS Rankings
Our raid attacker rankings simulate actual battle performance using Pokemon GO's damage formula. Here's how each metric is computed:
DPS — Damage Per Second
Calculated using the Pokemon GO damage formula: floor(0.5 × Power × Atk/Def × STAB) + 1. We simulate a full attack cycle (enough fast moves to charge one charged move) and divide total damage by cycle time. Higher DPS means faster raid clears.
TDO — Total Damage Output
Total damage dealt before fainting, calculated as DPS × Time Alive. Survival time is based on the Pokemon's effective HP and the boss's estimated damage output. TDO rewards bulky Pokemon that stay in the fight longer and need fewer revives.
eDPS — Effective DPS
A composite metric: (DPS³ × TDO)0.25. This balances raw speed with durability — a glass cannon with sky-high DPS but terrible TDO gets penalized, while a tanky attacker that's too slow also won't rank well. eDPS identifies the best all-round raiders.
STAB & Move Selection
Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) adds a 1.2× multiplier when a move's type matches the Pokemon's type. At least one move must be Poison-type to qualify. We test every fast + charged combination and select the one with the highest ranking score.
Shadow & Mega Variants
Shadow Pokemon receive a 20% Attack boost with a ~17% Defense penalty, making them high-DPS glass cannons. Mega Pokemon are evaluated with their boosted base stats. Both variants are ranked alongside regular forms so you can compare them directly.
Tier Assignment
Pokemon are placed into tiers based on how their DPS compares to the #1 attacker:
All simulations use level 40 stats (CPM 0.7903) against a generic Tier 5 raid boss with 160 effective Defense. Rankings are recalculated daily to reflect the latest move updates and balance changes.
S-Tier — Best in Class
3 Pokemon
A-Tier — Top Picks
5 Pokemon
B-Tier — Solid Options
7 Pokemon
C-Tier — Usable
15 Pokemon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Poison type attacker in Pokemon GO?
The #1 Poison-type attacker is Deoxys (Attack) with the highest DPS in raids. Other top options include Deoxys (Attack), Mega Gengar, Shadow Darkrai. Check the full tier list above for the best movesets.
What types are Poison moves super effective against?
Poison-type attacks are super effective against Fairy, Grass types. This makes Poison attackers essential for raids featuring these type bosses.
Is Shadow or Mega better for Poison raids?
Shadow Pokemon deal 20% bonus damage, making them the highest DPS option. Mega Pokemon also boost damage for the entire raid team. If you have both, Shadow gives more personal DPS while Mega provides team-wide benefits. Check the rankings above for specific comparisons.
What moveset should I use on Poison attackers?
Each attacker in the tier list shows its optimal raid moveset — you want a Poison-type fast move and Poison-type charged move for STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), which adds 20% damage. The moveset column above shows the highest DPS combination for each Pokemon.