Electrode (Hisuian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Electrode (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Electrode (Hisuian)
Electrode (Hisuian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 37.895 DPS.
Electrode (Hisuian) 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 (Hisuian) is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Steel-type moves as Electrode (Hisuian) 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 (Hisuian) is Mega Blaziken (37.895 DPS), Blacephalon (37.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (36.526 DPS).
Catching Electrode (Hisuian): After defeating Electrode (Hisuian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1191 and 1259 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1482-1566 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Electrode (Hisuian) from raids will have exactly 1259 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 (Hisuian)?
The best counter for Electrode (Hisuian) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 37.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (37.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (36.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Electrode (Hisuian)?
Electrode (Hisuian) 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 (Hisuian) weak to?
Electrode (Hisuian) is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Electrode (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Electrode (Hisuian)'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 (Hisuian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Electrode (Hisuian) from raids will have 1259 CP at level 20, or 1566 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1191. If you see 1259 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Electrode (Hisuian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Electrode (Hisuian) 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 (Hisuian)?
For the best moveset for Electrode (Hisuian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Electrode (Hisuian) 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 (Hisuian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Electrode (Hisuian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (37.333 DPS) and Eternatus (32.889 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 (Hisuian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Electrode (Hisuian) 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.