Electrode Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Electrode in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Electrode
Electrode 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 37.200 DPS.
Electrode 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: Electrode is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Electrode 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 Electrode is Primal Groudon (37.200 DPS), Shadow Groudon (35.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (33.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Electrode: After defeating Electrode, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1163 and 1229 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1447-1529 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Electrode from raids will have exactly 1229 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 Electrode?
The best counter for Electrode is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 37.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (35.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (33.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Electrode?
Electrode 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 Electrode weak to?
Electrode is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Electrode be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Electrode's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Electrode from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Electrode from raids will have 1229 CP at level 20, or 1529 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1163. If you see 1229 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Electrode worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Electrode 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 Electrode?
For the best moveset for Electrode itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Electrode 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 Electrode without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Electrode can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.727 DPS) and Groudon (28.200 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 Electrode in raids?
Weather boost information for Electrode 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.