Vikavolt Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vikavolt in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vikavolt
Vikavolt is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Electric typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 41.684 DPS.
Vikavolt 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: Vikavolt is weak to Fire, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Vikavolt 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 Vikavolt is Mega Blaziken (41.684 DPS), Blacephalon (41.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (40.947 DPS).
Catching Vikavolt: After defeating Vikavolt, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1743 and 1825 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2168-2271 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vikavolt from raids will have exactly 1825 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 Vikavolt?
The best counter for Vikavolt is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 41.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (41.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (40.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vikavolt?
Vikavolt 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 Vikavolt weak to?
Vikavolt is weak to Fire, Rock-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vikavolt be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vikavolt's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vikavolt from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vikavolt from raids will have 1825 CP at level 20, or 2271 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1743. If you see 1825 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vikavolt worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vikavolt 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 Vikavolt?
For the best moveset for Vikavolt itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vikavolt 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 Vikavolt without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vikavolt can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (41.444 DPS) and Reshiram (35.643 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 Vikavolt in raids?
Weather boost information for Vikavolt is not currently available. Bug-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.