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Taking on Vikavolt in a raid battle in Pokemon GO is no easy feat. This Tier-3 Raid Boss has a lot of abilities that can easily take out your team, especially if you aren't prepared with the right types. As a Bug and Electric-type Pokemon, it can do a lot of damage to a few different types.

If you want to win in your battle against Vikavolt, we will provide you with some information on the Pokemon's weaknesses, and the best counters to use against it. Here's everything you need to know before taking on the powerful Bug and Electric-type boss.

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Vikavolt's Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

Image of the Pokemon Vikavolt from Pokemon GO

As you take on Vikavolt in a raid battle in Pokemon GO, you will need to be aware of its weaknesses to ensure you are successful, and you are able to perform Super Effective hits to take it out. These are all of its weaknesses to take note of:

  • Fire
  • Rock

As you can see, Vikavolt doesn't have a ton of weaknesses, but we highly recommend bringing along any Fire or Rock-type Pokemon into the battle. This will allow you to deal more damage in single hits rather than needing multiple turns. You will also want to pay attention to Vikavolt's resistances, which includes:

  • Electric
  • Fighting
  • Grass
  • Steel

You will want to completely avoid using any moves with these types, as they won't do much damage to Vikavolt and will waste a turn. You will also want to keep in mind that Vikavolt can use Electric, Bug, Dark, and Ground-type moves, so make sure you avoid any Pokemon that are particularly weak to these types.

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Best Vikavolt Counters in Pokemon GO

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Now that you are aware of Vikavolt's weaknesses and resistances, you will want to choose some of the best Pokemon to use against it. This requires finding the Pokemon that can take advantage of its weaknesses to deliver Super Effective attacks. Of all the possible Pokemon to bring along, here are some of the best counters.

Pokemon

Quick Attacks

Charged Attacks

Mega Blaziken

Fire Spin

Blast Burn

Mega Y Charizard

Fire Spin

Blast Burn

Mega Diancie

Rock Throw

Rock Slide

Reshiram

Fire Fang

Fusion Flare

Shadow Rhyperior

Smack Down

Rock Wrecker

Mega Rayquaza

Dragon Tail

Dragon Ascent

Shadow Rampardos

Smack Down

Rock Slide

Shadow Blaziken

Fire Spin

Blast Burn

Mega X Charizard

Fire Spin

Blast Burn

Primal Groudon

Mud Shot

Fire Punch

Shadow Entei

Fire Fang

Overheat

Shadow Chandelure

Fire Spin

Overheat

Mega Tyranitar

Smack Down

Stone Edge

Shadow Moltres

Fire Spin

Overheat

Apex Shadow Ho-Oh

Incinerate

Sacred Fire+

How to Get Shiny Vikavolt in Pokemon GO

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Many fans of Pokemon GO might be wondering if there's a possibility to get a Shiny Vikavolt as well. Luckily, there is the possibility that you will encounter the Bug and Electric-type in its shiny form, though it is very uncommon. To increase your chances of getting a shiny, you will want to take on Vikavolt in raid battles as frequently as possible, as this increases your chances of having a shiny encounter after the battle. Keep in mind that Vikavolt is also boosted by rainy weather, so your chances will increase even further in these conditions.

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Pokémon GO

Platform(s)
iOS , Android
Released
July 6, 2016
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality