Read this Pokemon GO guide on 2nd Charge Moves, best & recommended Pokemon to unlock 2nd Charge Attacks, how to unlock these moves, and more!
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Best Pokemon To Unlock 2nd Charge Moves
Choose Pokemon That Learn Multiple Move Types
Pokemon that can learn different Types of attacks should be the priority when unlocking 2nd Charge Moves. They can serve several purposes & can fight multiple Types of Pokemon.
Check Out All Pokemon Types Here!Starter Unlocks Cost Less Stardust & Candy
Unlocking the 2nd Charge Move for Starter Pokemon usually cost less Stardust. These amount to around 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy only, so be sure to unlock their 2nd Charge Attacks as soon as possible!
| Starters That Learn Special Moves | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venusaur | Charizard | Blastoise | Meganium | ||||||||
| Typhlosion | Feraligatr | - | - | ||||||||
| Starters That Don't Learn Special Moves | |||||||||||
| Sceptile | Blaziken | Swampert | Torterra | ||||||||
| Infernape | Empoleon | - | - | ||||||||
Baby Pokemon Cost Less To Unlock 2nd Charge Move
The baby form of a Pokemon will usually cost less to unlock its 2nd Charge Move. Though baby Pokemon don't need this & are not effective in battle, evolving them & unlocking the 2nd Charge Attack then will be more expensive.
| Baby Pokemon With Less Unlock Cost | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichu | Cleffa | Igglybuff | Togepi | ||||||||
| Tyrogue | Smoochum | Elekid | Magby | ||||||||
| Azurill | Riolu | Munchlax | - | ||||||||
Specific Recommended Pokemon For Battle
This list will be updated once more Pokemon are verified for recommendation.
Recommended For PVP Trainer Battles
| Pokemon | Criteria For Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Metagross | - Learn the powerful Ground Type move "Earthquake" - No need to unlock 2nd Charge Move for Gyms/Raids - Most effective for PVP Trainer Battles |
| Altaria | - Can learn both Flying & Dragon Type moves - Very effective in Trainer Battles due to Type duality - Can be used in Gym battles but not that effective in raids |
| Azumarill | - Can learn many Types of moves - Best to bring in one-on-one Trainer Battles - Can be used in Gym battles but not that effective in raids |
| Arcanine | - Learn Electric Type moves to damage Water Types - Recommended in party for PVP Trainer Battles - Can be used in Gym battles but not that effective in raids |
| Lugia | - Very flexible & can learn a variety of Types of moves - Most effective in PVP Trainer Battles - Can be used in Gym battles but not that effective in raids |
Recommended For Gyms & Raids
| Pokemon | Criteria For Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Mewtwo | - Has flexibility to learn many move Types - Can be used in different raids due to ability to learn different Type moves - Cost of 2nd Charge Move is pretty high |
| Rhyperior | - Best to learn both Rock & Ground Type Charge attacks - Has very good base stats that make it effective in many raids |
| Tyranitar | - Teach Tyranitar both Dark & Rock Type Charge Moves - High attack power, CP, & HP make it very useful in raids |
What Are 2nd Charge Moves / Attacks?
Unlockable 2nd Gauge Moves Released With Trainer Battles
The 2nd Charge Moves or Attacks are a Pokemon's 2nd gauge move. Implemented the same time as Trainer Battles, these are unlocked by spending Stardust & Candy.
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2nd Charge Moves need a set amount of Stardust & Candy per Pokemon to unlock them. Each Pokemon has a different amount of Stardust & Candy needed.
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