Taking on Vikavolt in a raid battle inPokemon GOis no easy feat. ThisTier-3 Raid Bosshas 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 thepowerful Bug and Electric-typeboss.

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Vikavolt’s Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

As you take on Vikavolt in a raid battle inPokemon GO, you will need to be aware of itsweaknessesto 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:

As you can see, Vikavolt doesn’t have a ton of weaknesses, but we highly recommend bringing along anyFireor Rock-type Pokemoninto 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’sresistances, which includes:

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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 useElectric, Bug, Dark, and Ground-type moves, so make sure you avoid any Pokemon that are particularly weak to these types.

Best Vikavolt Counters in Pokemon GO

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 deliverSuper Effectiveattacks. Of all the possible Pokemon to bring along, here are some of the best counters.

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How to Get Shiny Vikavolt in Pokemon GO

Many fans ofPokemon GOmight 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 totake on Vikavolt in raid battlesas frequently as possible, as this increases your chances of having a shiny encounter after the battle. Keep in mind that Vikavolt is alsoboosted by rainy weather, so your chances will increase even further in these conditions.

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