Electivire

🎯 Best Counters Against Electivire

Top Pokémon to use when battling Electivire in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

📖 Complete Electivire Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Electivire (#466) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,523 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Electivire is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Electivire in 2026.

📊 Electivire Stats Analysis

Electivire's Attack stat is 249 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Electivire a strong damage dealer.

With 163 Defense (Good) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 593. This gives Electivire reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Electivire's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Electivire Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Electivire depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Thunder Shock (Fast) with Thunder Punch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Electivire has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Electivire has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Electivire PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Electivire can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Electivire faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Electivire Raid Guide & Counters

Electivire appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Electivire at Level 20 (1,680 - 1,759 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,100 - 2,199 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,759 CP.

🎯 How to Get Electivire in Pokémon GO

Electivire can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Electivire Evolution Guide

Electivire is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Elekid (#239)
• Electabuzz (#125) — 25 Candy
• Electivire (#466) ← current — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Electivire

Shadow Electivire is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Electivire's effective Attack becomes ~299. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Electivire in Pokémon GO

Shiny Electivire is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Electivire gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,100 - 2,199 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Electivire

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.