Varoom
TL;DR. Varoom is a steel/poison-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 300. It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Varoom in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Varoom reaches 1,138 CP at level 40 and 1,302 CP as a best buddy.
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Varoom in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Varoom across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1052 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Varoom.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Varoom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Varoom?
Varoom is a Steel/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Varoom weak to?
Varoom takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire.
What is Varoom resistant to?
Varoom is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Grass, Bug, Fairy.
How does Varoom evolve?
Varoom evolves into Revavroom (Level 40).
What generation is Varoom from?
Varoom was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0965.
What are Varoom's base stats?
Varoom has HP 45, Attack 70, Defense 63, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 45, and Speed 47. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Varoom's abilities?
Varoom can have the ability Overcoat, plus the Hidden Ability Slow Start.
Is Varoom legendary or mythical?
No. Varoom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Varoom's best stat?
Varoom's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 87th of 146 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Varoom good?
Varoom has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 127th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Varoom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Varoom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Varoom vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 146 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Varoom | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 68 | -23 |
| Attack | 70 | 80 | -10 |
| Defense | 63 | 85 | -22 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 71 | -41 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Speed | 47 | 65 | -18 |
| Total | 300 | 443 | -143 |
Varoom appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Varoom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Varoom isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Varoom is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Varoom cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Varoom
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.