Electabuzz Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Electabuzz in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Electabuzz
Electabuzz is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 41.100 DPS. Electabuzz's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Electabuzz can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Electabuzz is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Electabuzz resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Electabuzz is Primal Groudon (41.100 DPS), Shadow Groudon (37.300 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (36.833 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Electabuzz: After defeating Electabuzz, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1297 and 1367 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1613-1700 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Electabuzz from raids will have exactly 1367 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Electabuzz?
The best counter for Electabuzz is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 41.100 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (37.300 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (36.833 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Electabuzz?
Electabuzz can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Electabuzz weak to?
Electabuzz is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Electabuzz be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Electabuzz's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Electabuzz from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Electabuzz from raids will have 1367 CP at level 20, or 1700 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1297. If you see 1367 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Electabuzz worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Electabuzz is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Electabuzz?
For the best moveset for Electabuzz itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Electabuzz stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Electabuzz without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Electabuzz can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (36.364 DPS) and Groudon (31.600 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Electabuzz in raids?
Electabuzz is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Electabuzz is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1613-1700 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.