Dark Charged move Elite TM only

Obstruct

Raid and GO Battle League stats for Obstruct, plus every Pokemon that can learn it.

Power
20
PvE base damage
Energy
−33
Cost per use
Duration
1.5s
Animation time
DPS
13.3
Damage per second
Dark type

Raid & Gym stats (PvE)

Power
20
Energy
−33
Duration
1.5s
DPS
13.3 dmg/s
DPE
0.61 dmg/energy
Damage window start
0.30s
Damage window end
1.40s

GO Battle League stats (PvP)

Power
15
Energy
−40
Turns
1 (instant)
DPE
0.38 dmg/energy
Buff / debuff effect

self DEF +1, opponent DEF -1 — 100% chance each time the move lands.

Top Pokemon with Obstruct

Released Pokemon that learn this move, ranked by base attack. Max CP is at level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

# Pokemon Max CP ATK DEF STA
1
Obstagoon
ObstagoonElite TM DarkNormal
2,999 180 194 212

FAQ

Is Obstruct a good move?

Obstruct deals 20 base damage over 1.5 seconds, which works out at 13.3 DPS and 0.61 damage per energy spent. Compare it with the rest of the Dark moves to see where it ranks.

Which Pokemon learn Obstruct?

The table above lists the 1 strongest by base attack, led by Obstagoon. Every Pokemon on the list needs an Elite TM to get it — it is not available from a regular TM or on catch.

Is Obstruct better in PvE or PvP?

In raids and gyms the move has 20 power for 33 energy over 1.5s. In GO Battle League it uses 15 power for 40 energy. It also has a stat-changing effect that only applies in PvP. The two sets of numbers are independent, so read the PvE block for raids and the PvP block for GO Battle League.

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