Take Down
Normal-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 8 energy per 3 turns. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.
- Power
- 5
- Energy gain
- 8
- Turns
- 3
- DPT
- 1.7
- EPT
- 2.67
How Take Down performs in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast moves run on a turn clock — Take Down takes 3 turns to execute. It deals 5 damage and generates 8 energy each cycle, putting it at 1.7 damage per turn and 2.67 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.
Take Down is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
What does Take Down do in Pokémon GO?
Take Down is a Normal-type fast move. In PvP it deals 5 damage and generates 8 energy over 3 turns (1.7 DPT, 2.67 EPT).
Is Take Down a good move?
Take Down is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
Which mons learn Take Down?
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 Take Down with an Elite Fast TM?
Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Take Down 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.