Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Veluza
Say it: VE-lu-za
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Veluza is the Jettison Pokémon — Water and Psychic. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Psychic attacker with Ice Fang / Zen Headbutt + Psychic Fangs / Water Pulse / Drill Run / Crunch. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison. Bug, Ghost, Dark, Grass, and Electric punish it. Catch from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: VE-lu-za
Veluza (#976) is a Water / Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Water/Psychic raid attacker with Ice Fang / Zen Headbutt + Psychic Fangs / Water Pulse / Drill Run / Crunch. Against Veluza, lead with Bug, Ghost, Dark, Grass, or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Veluza is a Water / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0976. Use the Water/Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Ice Fang + Psychic Fangs / Water Pulse is the usual kit; Drill Run for Ground coverage. Shadow Veluza is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Veluza is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 196
- Defense
- 139
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Veluza’s always-available TM pool. Ice Fang + Psychic Fangs covers most Psychic needs.
Fast
- Ice Fang · Standard
Ice STAB / default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic energy
Charged
- Psychic Fangs · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water nuke
- Drill Run · Standard
Ground coverage
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- ice fang
- zen headbutt
Charged
- water pulse
- psychic fangs
- drill run
- crunch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #480 of 954 · CP 1496
Ice Fang + Drill Run
- Ultra League · rank #342 of 747 · CP 2498
Ice Fang + Drill Run
- Master League · rank #445 of 1023 · CP 2754
Ice Fang + Drill Run
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.