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

Players can now get their hands on Pokemon GO Passimian and Shiny Passimian with the start of the Oranguru and Passimian Research Day. If you add this pocket monster, or its regular form, to your collection, you will want to learn the best moveset you can teach them. There are numerous counters in the game that can defeat Passimian. Therefore, it would be smart to find out whether this Alola Pokemon is any good in PvP and PvE battles.

Various instruments can be taken into consideration to determine the utility of Passimian. In this article, we will detail everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Passimian, including its best counters, moveset, and usefulness in the game.


Best moveset for Pokemon GO Passimian

Passimian's moveset in the game. (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Passimian's moveset in the game. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

A Passimian can be utilized in two different modes of battle gameplay. So, there should be two different movesets for this creature.

Best PvP moveset for Passimian in Pokemon GO:

  • Fast Move: Counter

  • Charged Moves: Brutal Swing and Brick Break

Best PvE moveset for Passimian in Pokemon GO:

  • Fast Move: Counter

  • Charged Move: Superpower

If you teach any other moves except for the provided ones above, they cannot do significant damage on other Pokemon. Consequently, the damage per second (DPS) and total damage output (TDO) stat of the attacks will be lesser.

Also Read: Pokemon GO's CP calculator


Is Passimian good in Pokemon GO PvP?

Passimian is a single-type critter and has to rely heavily on its average damage-dealing Charged Moves for PvP battles. Its stat spread is more focused on Attack and Stamina, which is impressive, but it is a lackluster defensive contender.

Nonetheless, the creature is capable of inflicting good Fast Moves damage. You may have to carefully utilize your Shields when using it. Otherwise, you are certain to lose important fights.

According to PvPoke, Passimian ranks at #264 in the Great League, #353 in the Ultra League, and #179 in the Master League. This means Pokemon GO Passimian is not good in the GO Battle League.


Is Passimian good in Pokemon GO PvE?

Passimian in PvE (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Passimian in PvE (Image via The Pokemon Company)

All Pokemon GO Passimian will be strong against Dark, Rock, Steel, Normal, and Ice-type Pokemon. This is because these monsters are weak against Fighting-type moves, and Passimian can brilliantly boast different sets of attacks.

However, if Passimian is put in an uncomfortable battle situation, where it has a type disadvantage, then it becomes completely ineffective. Its best moveset has a DPS and TDO of 13.63 and 397.14, without the activation of the STAB effect.

So, this is not enough for battlers to call Passimian a good pick in Pokemon GO.

Also Read: Pokemon GO Evolution Calculator


Pokemon GO Passimian: All moves and stats

Stat distribution and moves of the creature. (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Stat distribution and moves of the creature. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Passimian’s Fast Attacks

  • Rock Smash

  • Counter
  • Take Down

Passimian’s Charged Attacks

  • Brick Break

  • Brutal Swing
  • Superpower
  • Close Combat

Stats of Passimian in Pokemon GO

  • Max combat power (CP): 3429 CP

  • Attack: 222
  • Defense: 160
  • Stamina: 225
  • Weaknesses: 160% weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves
  • Resistances: 62.5% weak to Bug, Dark, and Rock-type moves


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