Jolteon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Jolteon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Jolteon
Jolteon 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 36.000 DPS.
Jolteon 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: Jolteon is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Jolteon 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 Jolteon is Primal Groudon (36.000 DPS), Shadow Groudon (32.500 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (32.250 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Jolteon: After defeating Jolteon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1613 and 1691 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2007-2104 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Jolteon from raids will have exactly 1691 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 Jolteon?
The best counter for Jolteon is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 36.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (32.500 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (32.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Jolteon?
Jolteon 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 Jolteon weak to?
Jolteon is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Jolteon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Jolteon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Jolteon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Jolteon from raids will have 1691 CP at level 20, or 2104 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1613. If you see 1691 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Jolteon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Jolteon 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 Jolteon?
For the best moveset for Jolteon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Jolteon 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 Jolteon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Jolteon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (31.636 DPS) and Groudon (27.300 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 Jolteon in raids?
Weather boost information for Jolteon 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.