Pheromosa
Bug/Fighting-type, Generation 7. Ranked #7 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite Bug Buzz 16.8 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pheromosa takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 575
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,624 CP
Pheromosa moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Focus Blast STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Lunge STAB | Bug | 55 | 33 | 3.0s | 18.3 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Lunge | Bug | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Pheromosa runs Bug Bite with Bug Buzz — 16.8 DPS and 306 TDO as a Bug-type attacker. It also covers the Fighting slot with Low Kick and Focus Blast.
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Pheromosa places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #7 | A | 16.8 | 306 | Bug Bite Bug Buzz |
| Fighting | #17 | C | 17.2 | 314 | Low Kick Focus Blast |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Pheromosa raid guide
Best counters against Pheromosa
Use Pheromosa against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Pheromosa
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 70 | 2,456 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 70 | 2,659 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,576 | 1,664 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,961 | 2,070 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,576 | 1,664 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,192 | 1,258 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,576 | 1,664 |
Is Pheromosa good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pheromosa is a Tier A Bug-type attacker at rank #7, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (316), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 125 |
| Lv 3 | 211 |
| Lv 4 | 297 |
| Lv 5 | 383 |
| Lv 6 | 469 |
| Lv 7 | 554 |
| Lv 8 | 640 |
| Lv 9 | 726 |
| Lv 10 | 812 |
| Lv 11 | 893 |
| Lv 12 | 974 |
| Lv 13 | 1,055 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,136 |
| Lv 15 | 1,218 |
| Lv 16 | 1,299 |
| Lv 17 | 1,380 |
| Lv 18 | 1,461 |
| Lv 19 | 1,542 |
| Lv 20 | 1,624 |
| Lv 21 | 1,705 |
| Lv 22 | 1,786 |
| Lv 23 | 1,867 |
| Lv 24 | 1,948 |
| Lv 25 | 2,030 |
| Lv 26 | 2,111 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,192 |
| Lv 28 | 2,273 |
| Lv 29 | 2,355 |
| Lv 30 | 2,436 |
| Lv 31 | 2,476 |
| Lv 32 | 2,517 |
| Lv 33 | 2,558 |
| Lv 34 | 2,598 |
| Lv 35 | 2,639 |
| Lv 36 | 2,679 |
| Lv 37 | 2,720 |
| Lv 38 | 2,760 |
| Lv 39 | 2,801 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,842 |
| Lv 41 | 2,878 |
| Lv 42 | 2,914 |
| Lv 43 | 2,951 |
| Lv 44 | 2,987 |
| Lv 45 | 3,024 |
| Lv 46 | 3,061 |
| Lv 47 | 3,099 |
| Lv 48 | 3,137 |
| Lv 49 | 3,175 |
| Lv 50 | 3,213 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0795
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 25.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Game ID
- V0795_POKEMON_PHEROMOSA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pheromosa in Pokemon GO?
Pheromosa's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged), worth 16.8 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pheromosa's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pheromosa takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic-type moves. It is double weak to Flying (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pheromosa's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pheromosa reaches 3,213 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,842 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Pheromosa?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pheromosa shows 1,624 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,030 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Pheromosa in Pokemon GO?
Pheromosa spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pheromosa be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Pheromosa depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.