Pokémon Go: special attack - all information and tips

Every Pokémon in "Pokémon Go" has a so-called special attack. This will help you fight in the arena. In this practical tip, we'll tell you what it's all about and show you a few tips.

What is the special attack in "Pokémon Go"?

With the special attack in "Pokémon Go" your Pokémon can fight in the arena and possibly beat the opponent faster. However, there are a number of things to consider in the special attack.

• First of all, each Pokémon can have a different special attack. In this example, dove boss has the special attack "hurricane". "Aero-Ace" and "Wind Cut" would also be possible.
• The special attack cannot be carried out at the beginning of the fight. So you have to fight with the basic attack first. In the case of dove boss this would be "wing beat", which belongs to the type "flight". To use the special attack during combat, you must first charge it by fighting the basic attacks.
• As soon as the special attack is possible, you can use it in the arena. You can see how much damage your Pokémon is doing to your opponent based on the numbers behind the base and special attacks in "Pokémon Go". In the case of dove boss, this would be 12 HP with the basic attack and 60 HP with the special attack.

How to use the special attack in "Pokémon Go" - Tips

Since the special attack cannot be carried out immediately, you must first deal with the basic attack. Once the bar is charged, you can use your Pokémon's special attack, like this:

• Tap and hold your Pokémon during the fight. This will initiate the special attack. Careful: it will take a while for your Pokémon to do this. You should therefore use the special attack wisely.
• If your Pokémon already has low HP, an attack with the special abilities is usually not worth it. That's because it takes too long for your Pokémon to attack. Presumably it will no longer be able to do this and must then be saved with the animator.
• You should therefore pay attention to timing when using the special skills. Don't use it too late if your Pokémon is already very weak. Over time you will find the right feeling to carry out the special attack.

• In addition to tips and tricks for beginners and professionals, you will find a lot of information on how to make a better figure in the arena, how to improve the use of the app and also reduce the immense data consumption.
• In the CHIP kiosk you can download the CHIP guide as a PDF.

In our next practical tip, you will learn ingenious tricks on how you can hatch eggs faster in "Pokémon Go".