Pokemon Go Breakpoint Calculator

Calculator Inputs

Attacker name

Attacker base attack

Attack IV

Current attacker level

Scan up to level

Defender name

Defender base defense

Defense IV

Defender level

Move name

Move power

Same type bonus

Type effectiveness

Weather boost

Friendship bonus

Mega or primal boost

Shadow attacker

Shadow defender damage taken

Other custom modifier

Example Data Table

Use these sample values to test fast move and charged move scenarios.

Attacker	Base Attack	Attack IV	Level	Defender Defense	Move Power	Modifiers
Mewtwo	300	15	40	187	5	STAB, best friend
Shadow Machamp	234	15	35	160	8	Shadow, super effective
Rayquaza	284	15	50	210	14	Weather, STAB

Formula Used

The calculator uses this damage model:

Damage = floor(0.5 × Move Power × Attack ÷ Defense × Modifier) + 1

Attack = (Base Attack + Attack IV) × Attacker CPM

Defense = (Base Defense + Defense IV) × Defender CPM

The combined modifier multiplies STAB, type effectiveness, weather, friendship, mega boost, shadow boost, defender shadow damage, and the custom modifier. A breakpoint is found when a higher level changes final damage by at least one point.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the attacker base attack, attack IV, and current level.
Enter the defender base defense, defense IV, and level.
Add move power and all battle modifiers.
Select the highest level you want to scan.
Press the calculate button to view damage and breakpoints.
Download the CSV or PDF report for later planning.

Pokemon Go Breakpoint Planning Guide

Why Breakpoints Matter

A breakpoint is a small but useful damage jump. It appears when one more power-up lets a move deal one extra point of damage. That sounds minor. It can be large in raids because fast moves repeat many times. One extra point on every fast move can save seconds. It can also reduce fainting risk during tight battles.

Inputs That Change Damage

Damage depends on attack, defense, move power, and multipliers. Attack IV can matter when the raw damage value sits close to the next whole number. Level matters because the CP multiplier raises the effective attack stat. The defender level and defense stat also matter. A bulky defender may delay the next damage jump.

Modifiers Need Care

Type effectiveness often creates the largest swing. STAB adds a steady boost when the move type matches the attacker. Weather, friendship, mega support, and shadow bonuses can move the raw number across a floor boundary. For that reason, the same Pokemon may have different breakpoints in different raid groups.

How to Read Results

The current damage box shows the integer damage used in battle. The raw damage box shows the hidden value before flooring. The attack gap tells how close the attacker is to the next damage point. The scan table highlights levels where final damage increases. If no breakpoint appears, the next gain is outside your selected range.

Practical Power-Up Advice

Use the next breakpoint level before spending resources. If the gain is only one half-level away, powering up may be efficient. If it is many levels away, the cost may be too high. Compare several attackers before choosing. This is useful for rare candy, XL candy, and stardust planning. Always match settings to the battle you expect.

Also test the same attacker at different IV values. This helps you decide whether to invest in a perfect one, a lucky one, or a shadow one. Sometimes a lower level shadow attacker reaches the same damage point sooner. Sometimes a non-shadow option is cheaper and safer. Use CSV exports for team notes. Share the report before raid hour begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a breakpoint?

A breakpoint is the level where a move begins to deal one more final damage point. It happens because the damage formula floors the raw value.

Why does one damage point matter?

One extra point can matter on repeated fast moves. Across a raid, it may improve total damage and reduce battle time.

Does Attack IV affect breakpoints?

Yes. Attack IV increases effective attack. A higher Attack IV may reach a breakpoint at a lower level than a weaker IV spread.

Should I always power up to the next breakpoint?

No. Compare the damage gain with the candy and stardust cost. Some breakpoints are efficient, while others are too expensive.

What does raw damage mean?

Raw damage is the calculated value before the floor step. Final damage is the floored value plus one.

Can this calculator handle shadow attackers?

Yes. Select the shadow attacker option to apply the damage boost. You can also adjust other battle modifiers manually.

Why include a custom modifier?

The custom modifier lets you test special scenarios, research changes, or event effects without editing the calculator code.

Are the exports based on my current inputs?

Yes. The CSV and PDF buttons reuse the submitted form values and export the current result and level scan.