With the recent addition of Fidough to Pokémon GO, many Trainers have started evolving theirs into Dachsbun and have discovered the optimal moveset for this charming, baked-goods-inspired Dog Pokémon. Fidough made its debut in Generation 9 via the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. While Fidough’s evolution serves as an excellent Fairy-type choice in the early stages of single-player RPGs, Dachsbun’s effectiveness in Pokémon GO presents a different scenario.
However, if you’ve already taken advantage of the Fidough Fetch Event to claim various rewards, equipping your Fidough with a strong moveset will prove beneficial as an extra Fairy-type option. This can even help when tackling some of the lower-tier Raid bosses in Pokémon GO’s latest lineup. It’s crucial to keep in mind both Dachsbun’s strengths and competitive weaknesses.
Best Moves for Dachsbun
Charm & Play Rough
The optimum moveset for Dachsbun in Pokémon GO includes Charm as its Fast Attack and Play Rough as its Charged Attack. Both attacks are of the Fairy-type, allowing Dachsbun to enjoy a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus) whenever it uses moves that correspond to its type. Besides Charm and Play Rough, Dachsbun can only use non-Fairy moves such as Bite and Body Slam.
By choosing Charm and Play Rough, you can maximize Dachsbun’s potential. Given its relatively low Attack stat, currently at about 159, it’s vital to enhance its offensive capabilities as best as you can. Charm and Play Rough are among the stronger Fairy moves available for Fast and Charged attacks, ensuring you have the best possible moveset at your disposal.
If you’re facing a Pokémon against which Fairy-type moves aren’t very effective, such as Poison-types, consider swapping Play Rough for Psychic Fangs or Body Slam. These alternative attacks won’t get a STAB bonus, but they will deal more damage in that situation.
Is Dachsbun Good for Battles?
Best as a Gym Defender
Sadly, Dachsbun is not the best choice for use in Pokémon GO, whether in PvE or PvP. Its previously mentioned low Attack stat makes it less viable against tougher raid bosses. It can serve as a backup against 3-Star or lower bosses weak to Fairy or Psychic-type moves, but optimal effectiveness is limited to certain matchups, like against Pokémon GO’s Dynamax Machop.
On the bright side, it does boast a reasonable Defense stat of 212, making it a slightly resilient Gym defender if you’re looking to earn more PokéCoins. Just make sure Dachsbun knows Charm and Play Rough for the best moveset it can utilize in Pokémon GO.
