Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IX (Paldea)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Legs
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 60
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Steel/Poison dual typing.
Protects against damage from weather.
Halves Attack and Speed for five turns upon entering battle.
Generation IX
It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
The steel section is Varoom’s actual body. This Pokémon clings to rocks and converts the minerals within into energy to fuel its activities.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lick | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Poison Gas | poi | N | — | 90% | 40 |
| 4 | SmogSTAB | poi | S | 30 | 70% | 20 |
| 7 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 13 | SludgeSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 17 | Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 21 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 28 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 32 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 36 | Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 41 | Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Spin OutSTAB | ste | P | 100 | 100% | 5 |
| 50 | Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
34 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
5 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Parting Shot | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Varoom
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Varoom
Varoom is a Steel and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory. Varoom stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Varoom Base Stats
Varoom has a base stat total of 300, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 70 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Varoom is slow with a base Speed of 47.
Varoom Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Steel and Poison-type, Varoom is weak to Fire, Ground (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Flying, Bug (¼x), Rock, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy (¼x)-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Varoom 2 weaknesses, 10 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Varoom Abilities
Varoom's abilities include Overcoat, Slow Start. Overcoat protects against damage from weather. Its Hidden Ability is Slow Start, which halves Attack and Speed for five turns upon entering battle.
Varoom Moves & Learnset
Varoom can learn 54 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Spin Out (Steel, 100 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power). For coverage, Varoom can learn Double Edge (Normal), Uproar (Normal), Take Down (Normal).
Training Varoom
Varoom has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Varoom yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Varoom belongs to the Mineral egg group. Varoom is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Varoom → Revavroom).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Varoom. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Varoom, or use the team builder to see how Varoom fits into your squad.
