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WATER

Water Shuriken

Water-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 14 energy per 3 turns. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.

WaterFAST · PVP
Power
6
Energy gain
14
Turns
3
DPT
2.0
EPT
4.67
FAST MOVE MATH

How Water Shuriken performs in Pokémon GO PvP

Fast moves run on a turn clock — Water Shuriken takes 3 turns to execute. It deals 6 damage and generates 14 energy each cycle, putting it at 2.0 damage per turn and 4.67 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.

Water Shuriken is energy-heavy — it racks up charged-move pressure fast. Pair with high-DPE close-out moves for shield-burn combos.

FAQ

What does Water Shuriken do in Pokémon GO?

Water Shuriken is a Water-type fast move. In PvP it deals 6 damage and generates 14 energy over 3 turns (2.0 DPT, 4.67 EPT).

Is Water Shuriken a good move?

Water Shuriken is energy-heavy — it racks up charged-move pressure fast. Pair with high-DPE close-out moves for shield-burn combos.

Which mons learn Water Shuriken?

Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Water type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.

Should I unlock Water Shuriken with an Elite Fast TM?

Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Water Shuriken 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.