Electric-type Pokémon are essential for taking down Water and Flying-type raid bosses in Pokémon GO. With high-speed stats and powerful charge moves, Electric attackers can dish out massive damage quickly. This guide ranks the best Electric-type attackers for raids in 2026, including top movesets and budget alternatives.
Why Electric-Types Are Essential
Electric-type moves are super effective against Water and Flying-types, two of the most common raid boss types. Electric Pokémon also resist Electric, Flying, and Steel moves, giving them solid defensive utility. With the introduction of new moves and Mega Evolutions, Electric-types have never been stronger in raids.
Top Electric-Type Attackers Ranked
| Rank | Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move | DPS | TDO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Manectric | Thunder Fang | Wild Charge | 17.8 | 312 |
| 2 | Shadow Raikou | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 17.5 | 335 |
| 3 | Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 17.3 | 298 |
| 4 | Shadow Zapdos | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 16.9 | 321 |
| 5 | Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 16.7 | 348 |
| 6 | Shadow Magnezone | Spark | Wild Charge | 16.5 | 305 |
| 7 | Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 16.2 | 294 |
| 8 | Luxray | Spark | Wild Charge | 15.8 | 278 |
| 9 | Mega Ampharos | Volt Switch | Zap Cannon | 15.6 | 335 |
| 10 | Vikavolt | Spark | Discharge | 15.4 | 289 |
Best Budget Electric-Type Options
If you don’t have access to Legendaries or Shadows, these readily available Electric-types perform well:
- Magnezone — Evolve from Magneton near a Magnetic Lure, learns Spark + Wild Charge
- Electivire — Evolve from Electabuzz, excellent DPS for a non-legendary
- Luxray — Shinx is common in eggs and wild, solid budget option
- Manectric — Common in the wild, can Mega Evolve for top-tier performance
Electric-Type Counters for Specific Raids
| Raid Boss | Type | Best Electric Counter | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyogre | Water | Mega Manectric | Shadow Raikou |
| Lugia | Psychic/Flying | Shadow Raikou | Xurkitree |
| Suicune | Water | Shadow Zapdos | Zekrom |
| Yveltal | Dark/Flying | Zekrom | Shadow Raikou |
Final Tips for Electric-Type Raid Attacking
Electric-types shine against Water and Flying bosses but are useless against Ground-types that resist Electric moves. Always have a backup team ready. For more coverage, check our Water-type raid guide and Flying-type raid guide for additional team-building options.
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