Kilowattrel Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kilowattrel in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kilowattrel
Kilowattrel is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 44.381 DPS.
Kilowattrel 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: Kilowattrel is weak to Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fighting, Flying-type moves as Kilowattrel 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 Kilowattrel is Shadow Rampardos (44.381 DPS), Mega Diancie (44.000 DPS), and Kyurem (White) (41.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Kilowattrel: After defeating Kilowattrel, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1358 and 1431 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1689-1780 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kilowattrel from raids will have exactly 1431 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 Kilowattrel?
The best counter for Kilowattrel is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 44.381 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (44.000 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (41.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kilowattrel?
Kilowattrel 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 Kilowattrel weak to?
Kilowattrel is weak to Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kilowattrel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kilowattrel's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kilowattrel from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kilowattrel from raids will have 1431 CP at level 20, or 1780 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1358. If you see 1431 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kilowattrel worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kilowattrel 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 Kilowattrel?
For the best moveset for Kilowattrel itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kilowattrel 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 Kilowattrel without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kilowattrel can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (41.333 DPS) and Glimmora (37.533 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 Kilowattrel in raids?
Weather boost information for Kilowattrel 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.