Varoom Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,287, Base Stats & Evolution

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

Varoom's best moveset is Poison Jab with Gunk Shot. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

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

Varoom reaches 1,287 CP at level 50 and 1,138 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Varoom?

A 15/15/15 Varoom shows 650 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 813 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 487 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Poison Jab Gunk Shot

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Varoom takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground2.56× Fire1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Bug0.39× Fairy0.39× Grass0.39× Dragon0.625× Flying0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 123

Defense 107

Stamina 128

Stat total: 358
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
Eggs: 12 km · shiny possible
100% IV at Lv 20: 650 CP

Varoom moves

3 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Lick	Ghost	5	6	0.5s	10	12
Metal Sound STAB	Steel	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Poison Jab Best STAB	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Acid Spray STAB	Poison	20	50	3.0s	6.7	0.40
Gunk Shot Best STAB	Poison	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30
Gyro Ball STAB	Steel	85	50	3.5s	24.3	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Lick	Ghost	3	3	—	—	—
Metal Sound	Steel	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Acid Spray	Poison	20	45	0.44	Buff / debuff
Gunk Shot	Poison	130	75	1.73	—
Gyro Ball	Steel	80	50	1.60	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Lick builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Varoom 50 Candy

Revavroom

Family

Varoom This page

Revavroom

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Varoom is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Varoom

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 96.6DPS 4,829TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 88.2DPS 2,944TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 85.2DPS 3,855TDO 4

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 83.1DPS 1,850TDO 5

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 82.9DPS 2,607TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 81.1DPS 2,044TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Fire moves deal the most damage.

How to get Varoom

Eggs: 12 km eggs · shiny possible

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	26	984
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	26	1,065
Raid Catch	Lv 20	618	666
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	769	829
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	618	666
Research Encounter	Lv 15	467	504
GO Battle League	Lv 20	618	666

Is Varoom good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

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

Varoom has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	16
Lv 2	50
Lv 3	84
Lv 4	119
Lv 5	153
Lv 6	187
Lv 7	222
Lv 8	256
Lv 9	291
Lv 10	325
Lv 11	357
Lv 12	390
Lv 13	422

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	455
Lv 15	487
Lv 16	520
Lv 17	552
Lv 18	585
Lv 19	618
Lv 20	650
Lv 21	683
Lv 22	715
Lv 23	748
Lv 24	780
Lv 25	813
Lv 26	845

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	878
Lv 28	910
Lv 29	943
Lv 30	975
Lv 31	992
Lv 32	1,008
Lv 33	1,024
Lv 34	1,040
Lv 35	1,057
Lv 36	1,073
Lv 37	1,089
Lv 38	1,105
Lv 39	1,122

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,138
Lv 41	1,152
Lv 42	1,167
Lv 43	1,182
Lv 44	1,196
Lv 45	1,211
Lv 46	1,226
Lv 47	1,241
Lv 48	1,256
Lv 49	1,271
Lv 50	1,287

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0965
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 35.00 kg
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0965_POKEMON_VAROOM

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Varoom in Pokemon GO?

Varoom's best moveset is Poison Jab with Gunk Shot. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Varoom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Varoom takes super effective damage from Ground, Fire. Ground is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Dragon, Flying, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel. Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Varoom's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Varoom reaches 1,287 CP at level 50 and 1,138 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Varoom?

A 15/15/15 Varoom shows 650 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 813 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 487 CP.

How do you get Varoom in Pokemon GO?

It is in the current 12 km egg pool.

Can Varoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Varoom is in the game — right now from 12 km eggs.

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