Team Rocket Electric Type Grunt Guide

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Strategies and Counters for Taking Down Electric Type Team GO Rocket Grunts.

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Electric Type Grunt -

Electric Type Grunt - "Get  ready to be shocked"
It might be shocking how easily this grunt is taken down when you exploit Electrics only weakness: Ground. This grunt holds some of the strongest Electric type raid attackers that are currently in the game. Taking on any of these grunts is highly recommended as Electric is a key type in taking down some of the stronger raid bosses in the game.
Pokemon Lineup
First SlotSecond SlotThird Slot
Shadow JoltikShadow VoltorbShadow Galvantula
Shadow MagnemiteShadow ElectabuzzShadow Luxray
Shadow BlitzleShadow Alolan GeodudeShadow Ampharos
Catchable Pokemon
Shadow JoltikThere are some limited cups where Shadow Galvantula shines, but those are limited. If you're not a PvP player, there is nothing much for you here. But hey, it is cute.
Shadow MagnemiteSay hello to one of the better Electric type raid attackers in the game it has good stats combined with a useful secondary typing and a great moveset. You definitely want a Shadow Magnezone.
Shadow BlitzleThis angry little zebra has not much to offer unfortunately. It has Wild Charge, one of the better electric type moves, but Shadow Zebstrika is held back by its stats.
Shadow VoltorbVoltorb likes to roll, and so will your eyes when you encounter it. This grunt has a few great Pokemon but, Shadow Electrode isn't one of them.
Shadow ElectabuzzBehold, a great encounter! Shadow Electivire is one of the true Electric type powerhouses of GO. Catch it, add it to your team and enjoy.
Shadow Alolan GeodudeShadow Alolan Golem is... Alright. It can perform double-duty as a Rock and Electric type attacker in raids, but it gets outclassed in the long run. If you happen to lack power in either of these types and have a good one, you can consider investing in it. But know that it'll get replaced later on.
Supreme Counters
Garchomp 
Garchomp is the absolute way to go here. It almost takes negative damage thanks to its Dragon and Ground typing from any Electric moves, and Chomps it's way through this grunt with Mud Shot and Earth Power easily.
 
Excadrill 
 Much like Garchomp, Excadrill can Drill its way through this grunt. Slap Mud Slap with Scorching Sands and Rock Slide (if you have a second move unlocked) to take down Galvantula.
Good Counters
Groudon 
Groudon is a fearsome pokemon that will make any Electric type tremble easily. Unfortunately, it lacks a charge move it can reliably spam out, making it a bit clunky to use.
 
Mamoswine 
Mamoswine will perform great here with Mud Slap and Bulldoze.
 
Landorus (Therian Forme)
 
Much like Mamoswine, it ideally has Bulldoze paired with Mud Shot for grunts, but Sandsear Storm as a charge move is overall better on this Pokemon.
Other Good Counters
In conjunction with the above counters, several other Pokemon do a great job here, including a number of generally great Pokemon in the Master League. Feel free to mix-and-match a bit, as any of these and beyond can do a great job as well! 
Palkia (Origin Forme)
Rhyperior
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Golurk
Landorus (Incarnate Forme)
Shadow Golem
Shadow Heatran
Shadow Swampert
Shadow Entei
Flygon
Zygarde (Complete Forme)

First Slot	Second Slot	Third Slot
Shadow Joltik	Shadow Voltorb	Shadow Galvantula
Shadow Magnemite	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Luxray
Shadow Blitzle	Shadow Alolan Geodude	Shadow Ampharos

Catchable Pokemon
Shadow JoltikThere are some limited cups where Shadow Galvantula shines, but those are limited. If you're not a PvP player, there is nothing much for you here. But hey, it is cute.
Shadow MagnemiteSay hello to one of the better Electric type raid attackers in the game it has good stats combined with a useful secondary typing and a great moveset. You definitely want a Shadow Magnezone.
Shadow BlitzleThis angry little zebra has not much to offer unfortunately. It has Wild Charge, one of the better electric type moves, but Shadow Zebstrika is held back by its stats.
Shadow VoltorbVoltorb likes to roll, and so will your eyes when you encounter it. This grunt has a few great Pokemon but, Shadow Electrode isn't one of them.
Shadow ElectabuzzBehold, a great encounter! Shadow Electivire is one of the true Electric type powerhouses of GO. Catch it, add it to your team and enjoy.
Shadow Alolan GeodudeShadow Alolan Golem is... Alright. It can perform double-duty as a Rock and Electric type attacker in raids, but it gets outclassed in the long run. If you happen to lack power in either of these types and have a good one, you can consider investing in it. But know that it'll get replaced later on.