Pokemon GO Eelektross: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Pokemon GO Eelektross's best moveset, counters, and overall competitive viability will be of interest to players wishing to use it in battle. This Pokemon was released in March 2021 and has since been pretty much lurking in the background, overshadowed by the many other Electric-type creatures in the title.

However, with Pokemon GO Tynamo Community Day on July 21, 2024, Eelektross has finally got a moment to shine. It is also receiving the new exclusive Fast Attack Volt Switch. You can get Eelektross by feeding Eelektrik (Tynamo's evolution) 100 Candy and giving it a Unova Stone in Pokemon GO.

This article takes a look at Eelektross' best moveset in Pokemon GO, besides giving you an overview of its competitive viability, and its best counters—in case it appears on the other side of the battlefield.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Eelektross best moveset

Eelektross in the anime (Image via TPC)

Eelektross's best moveset in Pokemon GO is slightly different based on where you are using it. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Pokemon GO Eelektross best PvP moveset

• Fast Attack: Volt Switch
• Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw and Thunderbolt

Pokemon GO Eelektross best PvE moveset

Electric-type attacker

• Fast Attack: Volt Switch
• Charged Attack: Thunderbolt

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Is Elektross good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Eelektross in Pokemon GO PvP

Eelektross is a powerful attacker, but it suffers from a lack of bulk. This makes it difficult to use in trainer battles, especially in Pokemon GO's Great League, where it has a measly Defense stat. While this is slightly better in the Ultra League, the Pokemon still finds it difficult to stand its ground unless you invest shields into it.

That said, it can be a decent lead or a safe switch when paired with bulky partners so that you can give Eelektross the protective shields.

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Eelektross in Pokemon GO PvE

You can use Eelektross as a Gym Defender in Pokemon GO that can hold its ground but don't expect it to achieve top-level success or consistently get you your 50 coins.

As an Electric-type attacker, Pokemon GO Eelektross is outshone by several other critters, many of who are fairly easy to get as well.

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Pokemon GO Eelektross: All moves and stats

Fast Attacks

• Volt Switch (Tynamo Community Day exclusive move)
• Spark
• Acid

Charged Attacks

• Crunch
• Dragon Claw
• Acid Spray
• Liquidation
• Thunderbolt

Base Stats

• Attack: 217
• Defense: 152
• Stamina: 198
• Max CP: 3,089

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Pokemon GO Eelektross: Strengths and weaknesses

Being an Electric-type Pocket Monster, Eelektross resists the following elemental types:

• Electric (62.5%)
• Steel (62.5%)
• Flying (62.5%)

Eelektross has only one weakness: Ground-type attacks. These deal 160% extra damage.

Eelektross hits the following types for STAB super-effective damage:

• Water
• Flying

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Pokemon GO Eelektross best counters

Great League counters: Whiscash, Vigoroth, Shadow Gligar, Annihilape, Bastiodon, Swampert, Shadow Victreebel, Quagsire

Ultra League counters: Steelix, Alolan Sandslash, Gliscor, Swampert, Virizion, Cobalion, Venusaur, Guzzlord. Trevenant

PvE counters:

• Primal or Shadow or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Therian Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Strorm
• Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Earthquake
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High Horsepower

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