Varoom

Varoom (Pokédex #0965) is a Steel/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 9. It is officially classified as the Single-Cyl Pokémon. It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.

As a Steel/Poison-type POKEMON, Varoom has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Ground — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fire moves. Conversely, Varoom is completely immune to Poison — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Normal, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.

Varoom's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 300 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 45 · ATK 70 · DEF 63 · SP.ATK 30 · SP.DEF 45 · SPD 47. Its standout stat is ATK (70), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Overcoat, Slow start, with Slow start as its hidden ability.

Varoom stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs). Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Mineral.

Varoom is part of the Varoom → Revavroom evolution line (2-stage). Varoom is the base form and can evolve into Revavroom via Level 40.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Revavroom. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.