Electivire Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Electivire in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Electivire
Electivire is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 40.300 DPS.
Electivire 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: Electivire is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Electivire 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 Electivire is Primal Groudon (40.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (36.600 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (34.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Electivire: After defeating Electivire, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1722 and 1803 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2142-2243 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Electivire from raids will have exactly 1803 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 Electivire?
The best counter for Electivire is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 40.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (36.600 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (34.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Electivire?
Electivire 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 Electivire weak to?
Electivire is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Electivire be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Electivire's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Electivire from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Electivire from raids will have 1803 CP at level 20, or 2243 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1722. If you see 1803 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Electivire worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Electivire 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 Electivire?
For the best moveset for Electivire itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Electivire 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 Electivire without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Electivire can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (34.091 DPS) and Groudon (31.000 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 Electivire in raids?
Weather boost information for Electivire is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.