Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX best moves tier list

best moves tier list Pokemon mystery dungeon dx
Some of the strongest attackers in the game (Image via Nintendo)

A tier list of the best moves in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX will help you know which ones you can use for your journey through the game. While these titles revolve more around the gameplay experience rather than setting a competitive environment, it is handy to learn about the best moves that deal the most damage to enemies in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.

There are several things to consider while ranking the best moves in games from the Pokemon franchise. The elemental typing effectiveness is a major discerning factor, followed by the Total Damage Output and energy efficiency.

This article will lean on these factors as we rank the best moves in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX, going from the best to the worst or less viable in the game's current meta.


Best moves tier list for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX

Water and Fire-type attackers have access to some of the best moves (Image via Nintendo)
Water and Fire-type attackers have access to some of the best moves (Image via Nintendo)

Like the majority of tier lists, we are going to divide this one into the following categories:

  • S-tier moves: The best moves from Pokemon in this category of the tier list will solely be multi-hit attacks. These deal a significant amount of damage as each hit does the same amount of damage as the base attack of the Pokemon. While these attacks do lack accuracy, you can compensate by increasing the speed of the Pokemon in question and the level of the move itself. This way, even if some of the attacks miss, you are guaranteed to land at least one on the target. Multi-hit attacks are very handy when dealing with individual enemies.
  • A-tier moves: The attacks in this category have a range that covers the entire room. The good thing is that they can hit all the enemies in a given room irrespective of their position. Entire Room Range Attacks can be very useful in Monster Houses that come packed with a large array of monsters. Unlike the S-tier moves that do well against single targets, A-tier moves will be good when it comes to a large group of monsters.
  • B-tier moves: Long-range attacks will be clubbed under this category. So, if you are dealing with enemies that are at a distance and you want to attack them without getting up close and personal, these moves are going to be your best buddies. They will neither be deflected by the enemies nor will they be affected by the distance between your Pokemon and them.
  • C-tier moves: Status moves will be clubbed under this category. These are known to impose Status effects on your enemies, and they lower the stats of the target Pokemon.

S-tier moves

  • Fury Swipes: This a Normal-type move that can be learned by a wide array of Pocket Monsters in Pokemon. Besides a lot of monsters being able to learn Fury Swipes, you can also level up this move easily compared to a lot of the others in said game. Pokemon like Meowth, Rattata, Teddiursa, and Linoone can learn this move in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.
  • Barrage: Like the previous entry, Barrage is also a Normal-type move. It is one of the best as you can hit targets off in the distance without it necessarily being in line. As a result, this move is one of the strongest you can teach your Pokemon in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.

Other multi-hit best moves worth mentioning in this tier are Comet Punch, Double Slap, Fury Attack, Arm Thrust, and Icicle Spear.


A-tier moves

  • Discharge: This is a very popular Electric-type move and can be learned by a wide array of Electric-type creatures in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX. Pikachu, Magnemite, and Mareep are some amazing monsters that you can use in this game and have access to Discharge.
  • Silver Wind: This is a Bug-type move that affects every enemy monster in a given room. It has the potential to boost the stats of the monster that wields it in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX. Dustox, Ledyba, and other Bug-type critters can learn this move.
Pikachu is one of the best starters in this game (Image via Nintendo)
Pikachu is one of the best starters in this game (Image via Nintendo)

Discharge is one of the better moves in this game as Pikachu is one of the best starters in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.

Besides, some other moves that you can put in this tier are Uproar, Petal Blizzard, Heat Wave, Blizzard Earth Power, Ominous Wind, and Razor Wind.


B-tier moves

  • Flamethrower: When it comes to Fire-type ranged attacks, this is one of the best moves and can deal a Burn Status effect on the target enemy. You can teach it to your monsters once it reaches a high enough level or use the TM and make it usable early on in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX. Fire-type creatures like Charmander, Torchic, and the rest can learn this move.
  • Ice Beam: Another fantastic ranged move, but this time of an Ice typing. It is very effective against powerful Dragon-type attackers in Pokemon Mystery. While the previous entry allows you to Burn the enemy, you can Freeze them with Ice Beam. Cubone, Skitty, and Water-type monsters can learn this move.

C-tier moves

  • Thunder Wave: This move can paralyze the enemy with the Paralysis Status effect. It is easy to teach to Electric-type creatures in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX, but it does come with a chance of failing when used on the enemies.
  • Stun Spore: Like the previous entry, this one can also cause Paralysis and make the opponent immobile. It also has the chance of failing like Thunder Wave; if it lands successfully, Stun Spore can paralyze multiple targets at once in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.

If you have chosen your favorite starter and want to learn how to make it reach its final form, consider reading our article that talks about evolving monsters in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.

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