Elekid Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Elekid in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Elekid
Elekid 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 64.100 DPS.
Elekid 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: Elekid is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Elekid 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 Elekid is Primal Groudon (64.100 DPS), Shadow Groudon (59.100 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (56.083 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Elekid: After defeating Elekid, the catch encounter will have a CP between 656 and 706 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 816-879 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Elekid from raids will have exactly 706 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 Elekid?
The best counter for Elekid is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 64.100 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (59.100 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (56.083 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Elekid?
Elekid 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 Elekid weak to?
Elekid is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Elekid be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Elekid's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Elekid from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Elekid from raids will have 706 CP at level 20, or 879 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 656. If you see 706 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Elekid worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Elekid 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 Elekid?
For the best moveset for Elekid itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Elekid 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 Elekid without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Elekid can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (54.545 DPS) and Groudon (49.600 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 Elekid in raids?
Weather boost information for Elekid 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.