Hisuian Voltorb Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hisuian Voltorb in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Voltorb is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with electric/grass typing. Hisuian Voltorb's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Hisuian Voltorb 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: Hisuian Voltorb is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Steel-type moves as Hisuian Voltorb 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.
Catching Hisuian Voltorb: After defeating Hisuian Voltorb, the catch encounter will have a CP between 545 and 591 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 679-735 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hisuian Voltorb from raids will have exactly 591 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
How many trainers to beat Hisuian Voltorb?
Hisuian Voltorb 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 Hisuian Voltorb weak to?
Hisuian Voltorb is weak to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hisuian Voltorb be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Hisuian Voltorb'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 Hisuian Voltorb from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hisuian Voltorb from raids will have 591 CP at level 20, or 735 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 545. If you see 591 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hisuian Voltorb worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hisuian Voltorb 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 Hisuian Voltorb?
For the best moveset for Hisuian Voltorb itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hisuian Voltorb 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.
What weather boosts Hisuian Voltorb in raids?
Hisuian Voltorb is weather boosted during rainy,sunny weather. When boosted, Hisuian Voltorb 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 (679-735 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.