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Find out how to get a Second Charged Attack in Pokemon GO! Boost your Pokemon’s battle power with this useful guide.
In Pokemon GO, a variety of different moves play vital roles, especially in battles like PvP (player-versus-player) and PvE (player-versus-environment). When taking down gyms or beating raids, a Second Charged Attack can be very helpful. Almost any Pokemon can have this extra move, but the cost to unlock it varies from one critter to another.
In this guide, we will discuss the process of getting the Second Charged Attacks in Pokemon GO along with its cost and benefits. Let’s dive in!
How To Get a Second Charged Attack in Pokemon GO
You need to spend Stardust and Candy to unlock a Second Charged Attack in the game. Follow the below-given steps to teach a Pokemon the Second Charged Attack:
- Click on the Pokeball icon at the bottom centre of your screen.
- Select the Pokemon that you want to teach a second charged attack to.
- Go to the Summary Screen.
- Press the NEW ATTACK button to unlock the Second charged Attack.
The cost varies depending on the Pokemon’s rarity and strength, ranging from 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy to as much as 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy.
When the second Charged Attack is unlocked, you can randomly choose it from the attacks available to that Pokemon.
To change this Charged Attack, use:
- A Charged TM to swap to another random attack the Pokemon can learn.
- An Elite Charged TM to select any available Charged Attack for that Pokemon. Note that Elite TMs are very rare, and it helps to teach the critters moves like Precipice Blades (upgrade to Earthquake, best closing move for Primal Groudon) or Origin Pulse (upgrade to Hydro Pump, the best choice for Primal Kyogre).
The cost of Second Charged Attacks can be categorized into four tiers:
- 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy
- 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy
- 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy
- 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy
What Are the Advantages of Second Charged Attacks in Pokemon GO?
A pocket monster with a Second Charged attack provides multiple benefits:
- Deals with the weaker opponent easily. For instance, adding a Poison-type attack like Sludge Wave to Swampert’s moveset lets it counter Grass-type critter, which normally pose a significant threat.
- A low-energy Charged Attack can be used to bait out your opponent’s Protect Shield. For instance, Rhyperior can lure the opponent into holding their shield by using Water-type Charged Attack Surf, then use the Earthquake to land an unexpected, strong hit.
- When you reach higher ranks in the GO Battle League, a second Charged Attack on key Pokemon is essential to stay competitive. It provides you with that element of unpredictability to stay on the greener side during battles.
Considering the Second Charged attack is an expensive one, you might be wondering whether you need it or not. Well, you should spend on this particular attack, only if you have a plan to use it in Go Battle League in raids – Shadow Mewtwo.
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