Great League PvP guide
Electrode Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Electrode is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #363. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Discharge and Foul Play.
Great League
#363
Situational
Type
Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,373
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ELECTRODE
Is Electrode Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Electrode is currently a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #363.
Electrode is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #463.
Electrode PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #363 | 78.6 | Volt Switch, Discharge, Foul Play |
| Ultra League | #463 | 73.2 | Volt Switch, Foul Play, Discharge |
Best Moveset for Electrode in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Electrode is Volt Switch with Discharge and Foul Play.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Electrode in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Electrode PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Discharge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Foul Play
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Electrode Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Electrode wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Cramorant881
- Corviknight826
- Florges631
- Azumarill542
- Altaria521
Difficult Matchups
Electrode Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Electrode's Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Electrode in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Electrode in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Electrode's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
46% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
59% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Neutral
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Ratings are shown from Electrode's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Electrode.
Best Teammates for Electrode in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Electrode should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Electrode's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Electrode's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Electrode's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Electrode's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Electrode's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Electrode
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,498 | 27 | 1,859,892 |
| #2 | 0/15/11 | 1,499 | 27.5 | 1,851,533 | |
| #3 | 2/13/15 | 1,499 | 27 | 1,850,682 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 1,494 | 27 | 1,849,999 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 1,490 | 27 | 1,849,203 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,366 | 50 | 3,543,829 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,373 | 50 | 3,543,829 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 2,359 | 50 | 3,524,979 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,366 | 50 | 3,524,979 | |
| #5 | 14/15/14 | 2,353 | 50 | 3,524,979 |
Electrode Stats in Pokémon GO
Electrode's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Electrode 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 120.8
- Defense
- 130.5
- HP
- 118
Ultra League
Electrode 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,366
- Attack
- 158
- Defense
- 158
- HP
- 142
Electrode Evolution
A Shadow form of Electrode also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Electrode in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #209
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #173
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #313
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #348
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #269
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #488
More PoGoCoach tools
Electrode Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Electrode in Pokémon GO PvP?
Electrode's recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Discharge and Foul Play.
Is Electrode good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Electrode is currently a situational PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #363.
What counters Electrode in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Quagsire (Shadow) and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Electrode in Great League.
What is Electrode weak to in Pokémon GO?
Electrode is weak to Ground (1.6×).