Pokémon Go is gaining popularity again, and it’s causing everyone to start investigating what type of Pokémon they should catch, train, and use in raids/battles. In this guide, we’re looking at Electric Pokémon! We’re going to give you some quick stats about the type and the Pokémon to make sure you know what to look for and how to win.

Best Electric Type Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Before we begin, we want to cover a few important things when reading over this list. Everything in the list below affects how we rank the best Pokémon, so you’ll want to glance over it at least once.

  • Pokémon Alterations: Some Pokémon can be altered into different versions, which significantly boosts them in such a way that it may put them at the top of a list, even if their standard version wouldn’t be there. Because of this, we’ve included a separate list for the strongest Altered Electric-type Pokémon. Combination Types: Any Pokémon type can be mixed with any other type, which can cause some confusion in picking the best. These secondary types can change the recommended moveset, weaknesses, and other important stats like Max CP. Because of this, we’ve decided to include a list of the top Electric-exclusive Pokémon. The Algorithm: We determine our lists by getting the statistics of the ten Pokémon with the highest CP of their category. Then, we take the averages of their Max CP, Attack, Defense, and Stamina. The ranks are determined by which Pokémon has the best overall placement of those stats. We did it this way because it means you’re not just getting the highest CP, but instead, the strongest Pokémon ranked by balanced averages. The Lists for the Top Electric Types: The list below provides you all the lists we’re providing in this guide for Electric Pokémon. Top 10 Overall Electric-type Top Five Exclusive Electric-type Top Three Altered Electric-type Strengths/Weaknesses: This list will provide you all weaknesses and strengths of Electric-type Pokémon. Strong Weakness(es): None Weakness(es): Ground Resistance(s): Electric, Flying, Steel Strong Resistance(s): None

Top 10 Overall Electric-type

  • #1: Zekrom Max CP: 4565 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 275/211/205 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Dragon Breath Charge Attack: Wild Charge #2: Zapdos Max CP: 3987 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 253/185/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt #3: Raikou Max CP: 3902 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 241/195/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Wild Charge #4: Thundurus Max CP: 3782 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 266/164/188 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunder Punch #5: Magnezone Max CP: 3623 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 238/1205/172 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Spark Charge Attack: Wild Charge #6: Electivire Max CP: 3481 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 249/163/181 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Low Kick Charge Attack: Wild Charge #7: Ampharos Max CP: 3225 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/169/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Zap Cannon #8: Luxray (Tied) Max CP: 3265 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 232/156/190 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Snarl Charge Attack: Whild Charge #8: Jolteon (Tied) Max CP: 3265 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 232/182/163 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt #10: Magneton Max CP:  2810 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 223/169/137 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Spark Charge Attack: Discharge

Top Five Exclusive Electric-type

  • #1: Raikou Max CP: 3902 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 241/195/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Wild Charge #2: Electivire Max CP: 3481 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 249/163/181 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Low Kick Charge Attack: Wild Charge #3: Ampharos Max CP: 3225 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/169/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Zap Cannon #4: Luxray (Tied) Max CP: 3265 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 232/156/190 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Snarl Charge Attack: Whild Charge #4: Jolteon (Tied) Max CP: 3265 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 232/182/163 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt

Top Three Altered Electric-type

  • #1: Mega Ampharos Max CP: 4799 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 294/207/203 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Dragon Pulse #2: Incarnate Thundurus Max CP: 3782 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 266/164/188 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunder Punch Alola Golem Max CP: 3334 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/198/190 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Rock Throw Charge Attack: Wild Charge

If you have one of the Electric Pokémon listed above, we suggest looking for raids and battles! Remember: with Electric Pokémon, you want to avoid fighting their counters, primarily Steel Pokémon. Check back for updates every season!

  • Top 10 Overall Electric-type Top Five Exclusive Electric-type Top Three Altered Electric-type

  • Strong Weakness(es): None Weakness(es): Ground Resistance(s): Electric, Flying, Steel Strong Resistance(s): None

  • Max CP: 4565 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 275/211/205 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Dragon Breath Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Fast Attack: Dragon Breath Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Max CP: 3987 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 253/185/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt

  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt

  • Max CP: 3902 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 241/195/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Max CP: 3782 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 266/164/188 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunder Punch

  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunder Punch

  • Max CP: 3623 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 238/1205/172 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Spark Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Fast Attack: Spark Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Max CP: 3481 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 249/163/181 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Low Kick Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Fast Attack: Low Kick Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Max CP: 3225 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/169/207 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Zap Cannon

  • Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Zap Cannon

  • Max CP: 3265 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 232/156/190 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Snarl Charge Attack: Whild Charge

  • Fast Attack: Snarl Charge Attack: Whild Charge

  • Max CP: 3265 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 232/182/163 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt

  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunderbolt

  • Max CP:  2810 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 223/169/137 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Spark Charge Attack: Discharge

  • Fast Attack: Spark Charge Attack: Discharge

  • Max CP: 4799 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 294/207/203 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Dragon Pulse

  • Fast Attack: Volt Switch Charge Attack: Dragon Pulse

  • Max CP: 3782 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 266/164/188 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunder Punch

  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock Charge Attack: Thunder Punch

  • Max CP: 3334 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/198/190 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Rock Throw Charge Attack: Wild Charge

  • Fast Attack: Rock Throw Charge Attack: Wild Charge

Want to see the best of some other types? Check out our guides for the Best Fairy Type Pokémon and Best Rock Type Pokemon!