Pheromosa Pokemon GO — #2 Bug Attacker, Bug Buzz 26.9 DPS

Q: What is the best moveset for Pheromosa in Pokemon GO?

Pheromosa's best moveset is Bug Bite with Bug Buzz, worth 26.9 DPS as a Bug-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Pheromosa's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Pheromosa reaches 3,213 CP at level 50 and 2,842 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Pheromosa?

A 15/15/15 Pheromosa shows 1,624 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,030 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,218 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Bug Bite Bug Buzz 26.9 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

Weak to

Flying2.56× Fairy1.6× Fire1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fighting0.625× Grass0.625× Ground0.625×

Base stats

Attack 316

Defense 85

Stamina 174

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bug Bite Best STAB	Bug	5	6	0.5s	10	12
Low Kick STAB	Fighting	5	5	0.5s	10	10

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bug Bite	Bug	4	3	—	—	—
Low Kick	Fighting	5	8	1	5.00	8.00

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 — 26.9 DPS and 491 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	#2	S	26.9	491	Bug Bite Bug Buzz
Fighting	#10	B	27.4	501	Low Kick Focus Blast

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Pheromosa is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Pheromosa

1

Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 115.0DPS 1,824TDO 2

Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 114.0DPS 1,122TDO 3

Shadow ToucannonShadow Peck490 112.9DPS 870TDO 4

Shadow StaraptorShadow GustBrave Bird 107.9DPS 829TDO 5

Mega PidgeotMega GustBrave Bird 107.8DPS 1,227TDO 6

Shadow MoltresShadow Wing AttackSky Attack 101.6DPS 1,054TDO

Counters carrying Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

Use Pheromosa against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Zarude Tier 5 #1rank

Nuzleaf Tier 5 #2rank

Cacturne Tier 5 #2rank

Hoopa (Unbound) Tier 5 #2rank

Inkay Tier 5 #2rank

Meowscarada Tier 5 #2rank

Exeggcute Tier 5 #2rank

Malamar Tier 5 #2rank

Shiftry Tier 3 #2rank

Exeggutor Tier 5 #2rank

How to get Pheromosa

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

Pheromosa in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes
Buzzwole, Pheromosa, and Xurkitree in 5-star Raid Battles	13 May 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Pheromosa good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Pheromosa is a Tier S Bug-type raid attacker, ranked #2 at 26.9 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.

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 with Bug Buzz, worth 26.9 DPS as a Bug-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Pheromosa's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Pheromosa takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic. Flying is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground.

What is Pheromosa's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Pheromosa reaches 3,213 CP at level 50 and 2,842 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Pheromosa?

A 15/15/15 Pheromosa shows 1,624 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,030 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,218 CP.

How do you get Pheromosa in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Pheromosa be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Pheromosa is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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