Pokemon Go trainers can find the Fire-type Starter Fuecoco in the wild, which evolves into the powerful Fire/Ghost-type Skeledirge. Let’s go over what Skeledirge’s best moveset is for both PvP and Raid content.
The Paldea region brought with it three new starter Pokemon, one of which being the Fire-type, Fuecoco. Its final evolution form, Skeledirge, was added to Pokemon Go in the Paldean Adventure event that took place in 2023.
During the 8th Anniversary Party event, trainers can catch Feucoco more frequently in the wild. As such, some trainers may want to find out what the best moveset is for their new favorite Fire-type Starter evolution.
Here’s a look at the best moveset for Skeledirge in Pokemon Go for both PvP and Raid content.
All moves Skeledirge can learn in Pokemon Go
Fast Moves
- Bite (Dark)
- Incinerate (Fire)
Charged Moves
- Flamethrower (Fire)
- Shadow Ball (Ghost)
- Disarming Voice (Fairy)
- Crunch (Dark)
Pokemon Go Skeledirge: Best moveset for PvP
Pokemon Go players should equip Skeledirge with Incinerate as its Fast Move, with Shadow Ball and Disarming Voice as Charged Moves.
Now, we should note that Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon. Thus, Fire and Ghost-type moves can get the STAB bonus.
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Incinerate takes advantage of this and, as a result, boasts a higher EPS than Bite. Bite is currently the only other Fast Move option is outclassed by Incinerate.
As far as Charged Moves are concerned, Shadow Ball is a Ghost-type move that comes with a higher DPE than the other options. Disarming Voice, meanwhile, is a low-cost secondary Charged Move option.
Pokemon Go Skeledirge: Best moveset for Raids
As for which moves are best for Skeledirge in Raid content, trainers should set Skeledirge with Incinerate as its Fast Move, with Shadow Ball and Flamethrower as Charged Moves.
Swapping out Disarming Voice for Flamethrower is a solid option, as Flamethrower will benefit from STAB when taking on Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel Raid bosses. Shadow Ball should stay on thanks to its type coverage and damage output.
And there you have it. That’s evyerhting you need to know about Skeledirge’s best moveset for PvP and Raid content in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon Go content, check out our guides on the rest of the Pokemon Go events happening in July, including Aquatic Paradise.
