In this raid guide, you will find a list of the 10 best Psychic-type attackers in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO have summarized what makes each monster special and why you should use them.
In raid battles, it is important to use the right counters. For this reason, you should rely on the 10 best Electric-type attackers against Water and Flying Pokémon. We will show you which ones those are below.
You can find the best attackers of all types in Pokémon GO in our corresponding guide.
The 10 best Electric-type attackers in Pokémon GO
- Zekrom with Charge Beam and Thunder Shock
- Voltolos (Therian Form) with Volt Switch and Thunderbolt
- Raikou with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Magnezone with Magnet Bomb and Thunderbolt
- Luxray with Magnet Bomb and Thunderbolt
- Electivire with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Alolan Golem with Volt Switch and Thunder Shock
- Tapu Koko with Volt Switch and Thunderbolt
- Jolteon with Volt Switch and Charge Beam
How did the ranking come about? In our ranking of the 10 best Electric-type attackers, we considered all Pokémon that you can hatch, evolve, or catch in the wild and through raids. We have excluded shadow and mega evolutions.
At the end of the article, you will find a separate overview of the best Electric-type Shadow Pokémon and the best Mega Electric-type attackers.
1. Zekrom
Best Moveset: Charge Beam and Thunder Shock
Zekrom is a legendary Pokémon from generation 5. It belongs to the Dragon and Electric types. Zekrom can score particularly well with a strong attack and good stamina. But its defense is also impressive.
With Charge Beam and Thunder Shock, it also has a fast attack combination that deals solid damage. However, Zekrom is not only a strong Electric-type Pokémon, it is also one of the best Dragon-type attackers.
Can you catch Shiny Zekrom? Yes, Zekrom is also available in its shiny form in the game. Occasionally, the legendary Pokémon can be found in level 5 raids. However, its shiny form differs only by a slightly different shade of gray from the normal variant. So you have to look closely.
2. Voltolos (Therian Form)
Best Moveset: Volt Switch and Thunderbolt
Another legendary Pokémon is Voltolos. The monster is also from generation 5, belongs to the Electric and Flying types, and has two different forms: Incarnate Form and Therian Form. For use in raids, you should choose the Therian form, as it is stronger.
Voltolos (Therian Form) impresses with an enormous attack value, which is even better than Zekrom’s. With its moveset of Volt Switch and Thunderbolt, it also deals significant damage to the opponent in a short time.
However, Voltolos (Therian Form) scores lower in stamina and defense, which is why it only secures second place.
Is there a Shiny Voltolos (Therian Form)? So far, Voltolos (Therian Form) is not available in its shiny form. However, it is expected to be available starting on April 5, 2022, in connection with its return to level 5 raids. You will recognize the shiny form by its purple to pink decorations on its body.
3. Raikou
Best Moveset: Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Raikou has a slightly weaker attack value than Voltolos (Therian Form). However, this legendary Electric-type Pokémon from generation 2 can score points with strong stamina and good defense. It can hold out longer in battle.
With Thunder Shock, it has a fast instant attack. Overall, it deals slightly less damage than other attackers, like Zekrom or Voltolos (Therian Form).
Can you catch Shiny Raikou? Yes, Raikou is also available in its shiny form in the game. You can recognize it by its orange body.
4. Zapdos
Best Moveset: Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
The legendary Pokémon of the Electric and Flying type also ranks among the top Electric-type attackers. The bird impresses with a strong attack value, which is slightly better than Raikou’s. However, it is somewhat weaker in defense.
Just like Raikou, it has a fast instant attack. However, its charge attack Thunderbolt deals less damage than Thunder Shock, so its moveset is overall slightly worse than that of the other attackers.
Can you catch Shiny Zapdos? Yes, Zapdos can also be caught in its shiny form in Pokémon GO. Occasionally, it appears as a raid boss in level 5 raids. The shiny version is however hardly distinguishable from the normal form. However, you can recognize the shiny by its darker feet. So pay close attention.
5. Magnezone
Best Moveset: Magnet Bomb and Thunderbolt
Magnezone is the final evolution of Magnemite. The Pokémon from generation 4 belongs to the Electric and Steel types. Like the other top attackers, Magnezone impresses with a strong attack value that is slightly worse than Raikou’s.
But it is also solid in stamina and defense. It can also score with the fast instant attack Magnet Bomb. With the charge attack Thunderbolt, it also deals significant damage.
Is there a Shiny Magnezone? Yes, you can catch Shiny Magnemite and evolve it into Magnezone. You can mainly find it in the wild during rain and snow and can also attract it with a Magnet Lure module. You can recognize Shiny Magnezone by its front blue spot.
6. Luxray
Best Moveset: Magnet Bomb and Thunderbolt
The Electric-type Pokémon Luxray comes from generation 4 and is the final evolution of Shinx. Its attack value is nearly as high as that of Magnezone, but it does not hold up as well in battle due to slightly worse defense values.
It can also score with a moveset of the fast instant attack Magnet Bomb and the strong charge attack Thunderbolt.
Can you catch Shiny Luxray? Luxray is available in its shiny form in the game. To get it, you first have to catch a Shiny Shinx and evolve it accordingly. You can recognize the shiny Luxray by its golden-yellow body.
7. Electivire
Best Moveset: Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Another strong Electric-type attacker is Electivire. The evolution of Elekid comes from generation 4. The Electric-type Pokémon has a strong attack value that is almost as high as Zapdos’.
With its charge attack Thunderbolt, it also deals significant damage to the opponent. However, it does not hold up as well in battle due to its stamina and defense values, which is why it does not last long.
Can you catch Shiny Electivire? Shiny Electivire is indeed available in the game, but to get it, you need to catch a Shiny Electabuzz. This Pokémon can be attracted with a Magnet Lure module or can be found in the wild. Keep an eye out for it especially in the rain. You can recognize Shiny Electivire by its golden body.
8. Alolan Golem
Best Moveset: Volt Switch and Thunder Shock
In your raid battles, you can also rely on the Rock and Electric-type Pokémon Alolan Golem. The Pokémon has solid values in attack, stamina, and defense, but stands out with a strong moveset.
With Volt Switch and Thunder Shock, it benefits from an attack combination that deals a lot of damage and is also relatively fast.
Is there a Shiny Alolan Golem? Yes, you can catch a Shiny Alolan Geodude and evolve it. You can mainly find it in the wild during rain and partly cloudy weather or attract it with a Magnet Lure module. Additionally, you might find it occasionally in field research at PokéStops. You can recognize Shiny Alolan Golem by its brown body.
9. Tapu Koko
Best Moveset: Volt Switch and Thunderbolt
The legendary Alolan Pokémon Tapu Koko debuted in Pokémon GO with the start of the Alolan season. It is of the Electric and Fairy types. Tapu Koko benefits from an attack value that can compete with that of Zapdos.
However, its stamina and defense are somewhat worse, which is why it won’t hold out as long in battle. With Volt Switch, it has a really strong instant attack, and it also deals significant damage with Thunderbolt.
Can you catch Shiny Tapu Koko? No, Tapu Koko cannot currently be caught in its shiny form in Pokémon GO.
10. Jolteon
Best Moveset: Volt Switch and Charge Beam
And Jolteon, one of the eight evolutions of Eevee, is a good choice as an Electric-type attacker. The Electric Pokémon can also score with a high attack value. In defense and stamina, it is not as strong, which is why it does not hold up in battle for long.
However, Jolteon has a really strong moveset of Volt Switch and Charge Beam. This attack combination is not only very fast but also deals considerable damage to the opponent.
Can you catch Shiny Jolteon? You can get the shiny version of Jolteon by catching an Eevee and evolving it. The shiny Jolteon is recognized by its green body.
What tricks you can use to evolve Eevee are detailed in our following article:
The best Shadow Electric-type attackers
- Shadow Raikou with Volt Switch and Thunder Shock
- Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
- Shadow Magnezone with Magnet Bomb and Thunder Shock
That’s why you should use Shadow Pokémon: Your Shadow Pokémon benefit in battle from a 20% higher attack value than other Pokémon. Thus, they deal more damage to your opponent. Even though their defense is slightly worse and they don’t last as long in battle, this attack advantage can be worthwhile for you.
The best Mega Electric-type attackers
- Mega Ampharos with Thunder Fang and Thunderbolt
- Mega Manectric with Volt Switch and Thunder Cannon
Why should you use Mega Evolutions? In Pokémon GO, certain monsters have a temporary Mega Evolution that you can trigger with Mega Energy. Mega Evolutions are stronger.
Additionally, they strengthen the attacks of their respective types in battle. So not only Mega Ampharos and Mega Manectric benefit from stronger Electric-type attacks, but also all other monsters using Electric-type attacks. It can therefore be helpful to use appropriate Mega Evolutions in raids.
Which Electric Pokémon do you like to rely on in raids? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
