Varoom
Steel/Poison-type, Generation 9. Evolves into Revavroom for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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
Base stats
- 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).
Raids
- Status
- Varoom is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Varoom
How to get Varoom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 12 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Varoom has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (107 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Varoom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Varoom takes super effective damage from Ground, Fire-type moves. It is double weak to Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Dragon, Flying, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Varoom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Varoom reaches 1,287 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,138 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 Varoom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Varoom shows 650 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 813 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 Varoom in Pokemon GO?
Varoom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 12 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Varoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Varoom is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.