Vikavolt Community Day: Unveiling the Ultimate Bug and Electric Raid Attacker

 

Vikavolt Community Day: Unveiling the Ultimate Bug and Electric Raid Attacker

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Vikavolt Community Day, happening on Saturday, September 23, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. During this event, Charjabug and Vikavolt evolved between 2 pm and 10 pm will learn the exclusive Community Day fast move, Volt Switch. In this guide, we'll explore the significant advantages of Vikavolt as a Bug and Electric-type raid attacker and help you make the most of this Community Day.

Vikavolt as a Bug Attacker:

When it comes to Bug-type attackers, Vikavolt emerges as a cost-effective option. Bug-type attackers have seen limited use in raids due to their lower power compared to Ghost and Dark-types, which excel at countering Psychic-type Pokémon. However, for new players or those on a budget, Vikavolt presents an excellent opportunity to build a strong Bug-type team for future encounters that demand it.

While Bug attackers are currently overshadowed by other types, there are specific raid bosses, such as Hoopa Unbound, and future legendary Pokémon like Calyrex and Wo-Chien, which are double weak to Bug-type moves. In such cases, a team of up to 6 level 30 Vikavolts, evolved from Grubbin catches during the Community Day, can be a valuable asset without requiring any stardust investment.

Electric Attacker Potential:

While Vikavolt isn't the top Electric-type attacker, it still holds significance for newer players looking to bolster their Electric-type teams. Its moveset of Spark and Discharge makes it a budget-friendly choice, as alternatives like Electivire and Magnezone can be expensive or less accessible.

Community Day Move, Volt Switch:

It's important to note that Volt Switch, the exclusive Community Day move for Vikavolt, may not be the best choice for raids as it underperforms compared to the non-legacy move, Spark. Additionally, having Volt Switch as an exclusive move limits your ability to switch between Electric and Bug movesets. For versatility, consider using regular TMs to teach Vikavolt Bug Bite/X-Scissor for Bug-type raids or Spark/Discharge for Electric-type raids.

However, in PvP, Volt Switch shines and should be preferred for Vikavolt's moveset. Keep in mind that Vikavolt is not particularly useful in the Master League, so high IV Vikavolts can be dedicated to raids.

In summary, Vikavolt Community Day offers an excellent opportunity to prepare for future raid encounters that require Bug attackers. Building a team of level 30 Vikavolts without spending stardust can be a smart choice. Additionally, for new players, Vikavolt serves as a valuable addition to Electric-type teams. When it comes to the exclusive move Volt Switch, consider your raid and PvP preferences before making a decision.

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