Is Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Whether Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike in Pokemon GO is a worthwhile investment is something players must be wondering about as the creature and the move make their global debut. They were available for the first time at the in-person events at GO Fest 2024 in Sendai, Madrid, and New York City. Starting with Day 2 of the Global event, the global playerbase will have access to this combination.

Being a box-legendary and its signature move, the combination of Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike in Pokemon GO is undoubtedly powerful. However, it is not an easy combo to get your hands on. This article breaks down the move's competitive viability.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Is Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike worth it in Pokemon GO Battle League?

Dusk Mane Necrozma in the anime (Image via TPC)

Yes, Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike is worth using in Pokemon GO Battle League. Sunsteel Strike is a Steel-type Charged Attack that deals base 135 damage (162 with STAB) at 65 energy. Unlike many high-damage moves, it comes without any self-debuffs. This puts it in a similar league as the signature moves of Kyogre and Groudon in terms of damage-to-energy ratio.

In GO Battle League's Master League, Dusk Mane Necrozma that knows Sunsteel Strike ranks at #15. This is an excellent ranking, and the exclusive move has a role to play in this matter. However, owing to Steel's offensive matchups, there are a lot of creatures that resist it. That said, when it lands neutral or super-effective hits, the move obliterates nearly any opponent.

Dusk Mane Necrozma is more of a defensive pick, thanks to Steel's prowess as a defensive type. If you seek a Pokemon that has better offensive matchups, consider using Dawn Wings Necrozma with Moongeist Beam.

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Is Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike worth it in Pokemon GO Gyms and raid battles?

Yes, Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike is worth using in Pokemon GO Gyms and raid battles. In PvE battles, the attack has a base damage output of 230 at 100 energy costs. It has an animation duration of 3.1 seconds, bringing its DPS stat to 74.19.

When equipped with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike, Dusk Mane Necrozma emerges head and shoulders above Shadow Metagross and the eventual addition of Mega Metagross as the best Steel-type attacker in Pokemon GO. Even without Mega Evolution-related perks, the creature is the go-to choice when you need Steel-type damage in PvE.

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How to get Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike in Pokemon GO?

Presently, there is only one way to get Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike— fusing a Solgaleo with a Necrozma using 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Cosmog Candy, and 30 Necrozma Candy. You can get Solar Fusion Energy by defeating Pokemon GO Dusk Mane Necrozma raids.

This move cannot be taught using an Elite Charged TM. This makes it more like Roar of Time Dialga than Precipice Blades Groudon.

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