Pokemon GO Electrode raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Pokemon GO Electrode raids are available for trainers to challenge, providing opportunities to encounter the boss, earn Electrode Candy, and gain XP. Electrode, the Ball Pokemon, is a three-star Raid Boss and can appear in Gyms in any weather condition in-game. Since it is an Electric-type creature, it becomes more challenging to battle during Rainy weather. On top of this, its combat power increases, with Attacks dealing greater damage.

This article details everything you need to know, including weaknesses and counters, to be able to complete Pokemon GO Electrode raids.

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Pokemon GO Electrode raid weaknesses

What is super-effective against Electrode in Pokemon GO?

Electrode's type matchups. (Image via Sportskeeda)

As an Electric-type creature, Electrode takes super-effective damage from only Ground-type attacks. Meanwhile, it takes reduced damage from Electric-, Flying-, and Steel-type moves.

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Electrode’s stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

Given below are the stat spread and moveset of this three-star Raid Boss:

• Combat power: 15,466
• Attack: 173
• Defense: 173
• Stamina: 155
• Fast Attacks: Spark, Tackle, and Volt Switch
• Charged Attacks: Hyper Beam, Discharge, and Thunderbolt

You will get 180 seconds to take down Electrode in three-star Raid Battles. Therefore, use these counters that help defeat this Pokemon in time.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Electrode raids

Electrode in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The best counters to beat Electrode are Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Rhyperior, Therian Forme Landorus, and Shadow Groudon.

Best Ground-type counters:

• Primal Groudon: Mud Slap and Precipice Blades
• Mega Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Rhyperior: Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Therian Forme Landorus: Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap and High Horsepower
• Shadow Rhydon: Mud-Slap and Earthquake
• Krookodile: Mud-Slap and Earthquake

Use the “Ground&@Groudon&cp2000-” search string to quickly find the best Ground-type counters in your collection to take on Electrode in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO Electrode raid catch CP and shiny availability

The catch CP of this Pocket Monster you get from raids lies between the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,134 CP - 1,199 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Sunny): 1,418 CP - 1,499 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Electrode raids?

• No weather boost: 989 CP
• Weather boosted (Sunny): 1,236 CP

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Can Electrode be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Electrode (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, Electrode can be shiny in the game. You have a 1-in-64 chance to encounter and catch a shiny Electrode from raids. That said, if you’re lucky, it can be found in one go.

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