Voltorb Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Voltorb in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Voltorb
Voltorb 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 58.800 DPS.
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: Voltorb is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as 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.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Voltorb is Primal Groudon (58.800 DPS), Shadow Groudon (54.100 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (51.250 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Voltorb: After defeating 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 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
What are the best counters for Voltorb?
The best counter for Voltorb is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 58.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (54.100 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (51.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Voltorb?
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 Voltorb weak to?
Voltorb is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Voltorb be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Voltorb's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Voltorb from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) 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 Voltorb worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Voltorb?
For the best moveset for Voltorb itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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.
Can I beat Voltorb without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Voltorb can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (51.182 DPS) and Groudon (45.100 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 Voltorb in raids?
Weather boost information for Voltorb 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.