Pokemon GO Necrozma: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Modified Dec 13, 2024 06:49 GMT

Pokemon GO Necrozma best moveset — Pokemon GO Necrozma PvP and PvE guide (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon GO Necrozma's best moveset, counters, as well as its viability in battle will be of concern to players, as the creature makes its way into Niantic's mobile game. The creature will be available as part of the Pokemon GO Necrozma Fusion Raid Day event on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2 - 5 pm local time.

This article covers everything you need to know about Necrozma's best moveset in Pokemon GO. It also delves into its competitive viability as well as what critters you must use to counter it.

Pokemon GO Necrozma best moveset

Necrozma in the Pokemon GO promo (Image via TPC)

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Necrozma's best moveset varies slightly based on whether you plan on using it in PvP or PvE battles. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Pokemon GO Necrozma best PvP moveset

Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse and Future Sight

Pokemon GO Necrozma best PvE moveset

Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
Charged Attacks: Future Sight

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Is Necrozma good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Necrozma in Pokemon GO PvP

Necrozma ranks 72 in the Master League and 439 in the Ultra League—the two formats it is currently eligible in, making it a decent contender in the highest CP format of GO Battle League.

Necrozma is an attack-weighted Pocket Monster, allowing it to dish out lots of damage but hindering its capacity to take hits, especially in CP-capped formats. However, with a set of fantastic Fast and Charged Attack options, it can hold its ground well enough when pitted against the strongest critters in the game.

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Necrozma in Pokemon GO PvE

Necrozma is a mid-tier Psychic-type PvE attacker in Pokemon GO. With the best moveset, it has a DPS of 15.38 and a TDO of 524.5. This makes it consistent when used in partnered raids but it still struggles to solo or duo defeat any high-skill raids.