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Shadow Electrode

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#101
Default
173
ATK
173
DEF
155
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
2373
Lvl 40
2099
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1499
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1199
Lvl 15Research
899

PvE Analysis

The Shadow Boost helps Electrode a fair bit, but that high speed in the main series is still very bad in Go. It can put in some work, but it's not great.

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Spark + ThunderboltBest
  • Spark is superior to Volt Switch for the weave DPS and energy gain. Volt Switch’s huge cast time make it difficult to dodge.

  • Tackle*, Shadow Electrode’s legacy charge move, lacks STAB or any type advantage.

  • Thunderbolt is slightly superior to Discharge for damage output, but both are reasonable.

  • Hyper Beam and Foul Play have no uses on Electrode. Use your TMs here.

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Volt Switch + Foul Play or DischargeBest
  • Volt Switch is clearly superior on defense, doing more than double the damage that Spark and Tackle* do.

  • Thunderbolt is Shadow Electrode’s best move, splitting the difference between charge time and damage.

  • Discharge is also great, since Shadow Electrode is frail. It sometimes does more damage than Thunderbolt.

  • Foul Play doesn't really provide meaningful coverage for Shadow Electrode, and also lacks STAB. 

  • Hyper Beam is too slow and easy to dodge.
Vulnerable
Ground
160%
Purification Cost
3 Candy + 3,000 Stardust
Flee Rate
6 %
Buddy Distance
3 KM
Catch Rate
20 %
Female Ratio
%
Male Ratio
%