Varoom

🎯 Best Counters Against Varoom

Top Pokémon to use when battling Varoom in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
3	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
6	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
7	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
8	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151
9	Moltres	Fire Flying	251	181	207	3,964
10	Heatran	Fire Steel	251	213	209	4,295

📖 Complete Varoom Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Varoom (#965) is a Steel/Poison-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,302 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Varoom has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Varoom in 2026.

📊 Varoom Stats Analysis

Varoom's Attack stat is 123 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Varoom may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 107 Defense (Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 358. Trainers should be mindful of Varoom's limited bulk. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Varoom's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Varoom Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Varoom depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Lick (Fast) with Acid Spray (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Varoom has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Varoom PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Varoom can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Grass, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Fire types.

Master League

In Master League, Varoom faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Varoom Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Varoom's effectiveness depends on its typing and 123 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Varoom use Ground, Fire-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Varoom in Pokémon GO

Varoom can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Varoom Evolution Guide

Varoom is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Varoom (#965) ← current
• Revavroom (#966) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Varoom in Pokémon GO

Shiny Varoom is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Varoom gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (753 - 813 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Varoom

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.