Pound
Normal-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 4 energy per 2 turns. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.
- Power
- 4
- Energy gain
- 4
- Turns
- 2
- DPT
- 2.0
- EPT
- 2.00
How Pound performs in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast moves run on a turn clock — Pound takes 2 turns to execute. It deals 4 damage and generates 4 energy each cycle, putting it at 2.0 damage per turn and 2.00 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.
Pound is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
What does Pound do in Pokémon GO?
Pound is a Normal-type fast move. In PvP it deals 4 damage and generates 4 energy over 2 turns (2.0 DPT, 2.00 EPT).
Is Pound a good move?
Pound is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
Which mons learn Pound?
Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Normal type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.
Should I unlock Pound with an Elite Fast TM?
Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Pound appears in current rotation, so a normal TM will eventually land it.
For the full move database with sortable columns, see all moves. For type-effectiveness math behind STAB, see the type chart.