Shadow Joltik Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Joltik in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Joltik
Shadow Joltik is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/electric typing. Shadow Joltik's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Joltik 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: Shadow Joltik is weak to Fire, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Shadow Joltik 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 Shadow Joltik: After defeating Shadow Joltik, the catch encounter will have a CP between 553 and 599 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 688-745 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Joltik from raids will have exactly 599 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 Shadow Joltik?
Shadow Joltik 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 Shadow Joltik weak to?
Shadow Joltik is weak to Fire, Rock-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Joltik be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Joltik'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 Shadow Joltik from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Joltik from raids will have 599 CP at level 20, or 745 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 553. If you see 599 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Joltik worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Joltik 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 Shadow Joltik?
For the best moveset for Shadow Joltik itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Joltik 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 Shadow Joltik in raids?
Shadow Joltik is weather boosted during rainy weather. When boosted, Shadow Joltik 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 (688-745 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.