varoom

Attributes

Species: Varoom
Base Experience: 60
Height: 10
Weight: 350
Is Default: True
Order: 942
Base Happiness: 50
Capture Rate: 190
Color: Gray
Egg Groups: Mineral
Gender Rate: 4
Has No Gender Differences
Hatch Counter: 20
Habitat:
Is Baby: False
Is Legendary: False
Is Mythical: False
Shape: Legs

Stats

HP

45
Attack

70
Defense

63
Special Attack

30
Special Defense

45
Speed

47

Abilities

Slot 1: Overcoat
Slot 3: Slow-Start

Held items

None

Summary

Varoom is a Steel/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Steel / Poison

Abilities:

Overcoat: Protects the Pokémon from weather effects and powder moves.
Filter (Hidden Ability): Reduces the damage taken from super-effective attacks.

Physical Characteristics:

Varoom resembles a small, engine-like creature with a distinct metallic body.
It has a cylindrical head with a round, single eye in the center, resembling a car's front light.
Its body features multiple exhaust pipes and a mechanical-like structure, giving it the appearance of a small motor.
The coloration is primarily metallic silver with darker accents, emphasizing its steel nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

Varoom is often found in industrial areas, junkyards, or places where machinery is abundant.
It exhibits a strong affinity for consuming scrap metal, which it uses to sustain and repair its mechanical body.
Known for being territorial, it tends to guard its habitat from intruders by revving its engine-like body, which can intimidate potential threats.
It shows a curious nature, often investigating new machinery or vehicles that come into its territory.

In Battle:

Varoom is known for its defensive capabilities, leveraging its Steel typing to resist numerous attack types.
Notable moves include Shift Gear, which boosts its speed and attack, and Poison Jab, a strong Poison-type move.
It is particularly effective against Fairy and Grass types due to its dual typing.
Varoom is vulnerable to Fire and Ground-type moves, necessitating strategic play when facing opponents with these capabilities.

Evolution:

Varoom evolves into Revavroom starting at level 40, further enhancing its engine-like appearance and battle prowess.

Interesting Facts:

Varoom's design is inspired by motors and engines, reflecting its steel and poison attributes.
The name "Varoom" is derived from the onomatopoeic word "vroom," which mimics the sound of an engine revving.
Its concept is a nod to the integration of technology and nature, showing how Pokémon can adapt to industrial environments.

This summary encapsulates Varoom's unique characteristics and role within the Pokémon world, highlighting its intriguing blend of mechanical and natural elements.

Pokémon Sprites

Front Default

Front Shiny

Evolution Chain

Varoom - 965

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Revavroom - 966

Min. Lvl 40

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Moves

Level Up

Level 1: Lick
Level 1: Poison Gas
Level 4: Smog
Level 7: Taunt
Level 10: Assurance
Level 13: Sludge
Level 17: Gyro Ball
Level 21: Headbutt
Level 25: Screech
Level 28: Iron Head
Level 32: Swagger
Level 36: Poison Jab
Level 41: Uproar
Level 46: Spin Out
Level 50: Gunk Shot

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

Scarlet: It is said that this Pokémon was born when an unknown poison Pokémon entered and inspirited an engine left at a scrap-processing factory.
Violet: The steel section is Varoom’s actual body. This Pokémon clings to rocks and converts the minerals within into energy to fuel its activities.