Pokemon GO Zebstrika raid guide: Best counters and weaknesses

Trainers can defeat Pokemon GO Zebstrika raids to get their hands on this Pocket Monster during the Holiday Part 2 event. Zebstrika, the Thunderbolt Pokemon, has appeared in the three-star Raid Battles for the first time. Since it has finally made its debut in the game, you may be curious about its weaknesses and the best counters to take it down.

2024 Holiday Part 2 started on December 22, 2024, at 10:00 am, and will end on December 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm local time. You can challenge Pokemon GO Zebstrika raids until the end of this event. Well, here is everything you need to know for an easy victory against this raid boss.

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Pokemon GO Zebstrika raid weaknesses

What is super-effective against Zebstrika in Pokemon GO?

Pokemon GO Zebstrika raids (Image via The Pokemon Company/Sportskeeda)

As an Electric-type monster, Zebstrika only takes super-effective damage from Ground-type moves. It is also resistant to Electric-, Flying-, and Steel-type attacks.

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Zebstrika’s stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star Raid Boss in GO, Zebstrika has the following stats:

• Combat power: 16,662
• Attack: 211
• Defense: 136
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Spark and Low Kick
• Charged Attacks: Discharge, Flame Throw, and Wild Charge

Every Zebstrika raid has to be completed within 180 seconds. Hence, you will want to include the best counters in your lineup for an easy victory.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Zebstrika raids

Counters to defeat this Raid Boss. (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Since Zebstrika is only weak to Ground-type moves, you should focus on using counters of these types:

• Primal Groudon: Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus: Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Excadrill: Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Golurk: Mud-Slap and Earth Power
• Mamoswine: Mud Shot and High Horsepower
• Mega Garchomp: Mud Shot and Precipice Blades

To find the best Ground-type Pocket Monsters in your game account, use this search string:

• Ground&@Ground&cp2000-

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Can you solo defeat Zebstrika in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Zebstrika can be taken on and defeated solo. Use counters like Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Groudon, Shadow Garchomp, Shadow Rhyperior, and Therian Forme Landorus when facing this Pokemon on your own.

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Pokemon GO Zebstrika raid catch CP and shiny availability

The raid catch CP of Zebstrika is determined by the weather where you challenge it and its IVs.

• No weather boost: 1,317 CP - 1,387 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rain): 1,646 CP - 1,734 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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

Below are the 100% IV CPs from raids featuring Zebstrika:

• No weather boost: 1,387 CP
• Weather boosted (Rain): 1,734 CP

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Can Zebstrika be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Zebstrika (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, you can encounter Shiny Zebstrika in the game. The shiny variant has been available since the Fashion Week 2021 event. This variant can also be encountered upon defeating raids since the start of Pokemon GO Holiday Part 2.

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