Electabuzz: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP65140–172240–334

Atk8392–148153–291

Def5769–119107–234

SpA95103–161175–317

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe105112–172193–339

Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 105); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Electabuzz outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be paralyzed.
Everything about Static →
Other Pokémon with Static 19
Pikachu Raichu Voltorb Electrode Zapdos Pichu Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Elekid Electrike Manectric Emolga Stunfisk Toxel Arctozolt Pawmi Tadbulb Bellibolt
This Pokémon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Everything about Vital Spirit →
Other Pokémon with Vital Spirit 15
Mankey Primeape Galarian Mr. Mime Magmar Delibird Tyrogue Elekid Magby Vigoroth Electivire Magmortar Lillipup Rockruff Midnight Lycanroc Annihilape

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

0.56% of teams · rank #117 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 180 HP / 196 Def / 132 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Follow Me
Taunt
Electroweb
Volt Switch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.43%
Rated 1500+0.41%
Rated 1695+0.56%
Rated 1825+0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.56%

Moves

Items

Abilities

93%
7%

EV spreads

Bold 180 HP / 196 Def / 132 SpD36.2%
Calm 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD26.4%
Calm 252 HP / 192 Def / 24 SpA / 40 SpD17%
Calm 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7%
Bold 196 HP / 168 Def / 144 SpD2.6%

Tera types

Ghost40.9%
Flying36%
Water17%
Grass2.1%

Common teammates

Rillaboom57.3%
Incineroar39.8%
Toxapex34.8%
Volcarona34.5%
Comfey34.3%
Whimsicott27.1%
Indeedee24.8%
Blastoise24.7%

Evolution

#0239ElekidElectric
1. Level 30
  #0125ElectabuzzElectric
  1. Trade holding Electirizer
    #0466ElectivireElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

1Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

12SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

16Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

20Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

24ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

28Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

34Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15

40Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

46Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

52Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

58Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

64Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 6

EggCross ChopHigh critical hit ratio.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

EggFollow MeThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.NormalStatus——20

EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

Biology

Groups of Electabuzz gather near power plants or places likely to be struck by thunder to feast on electricity. For this reason, they are often placed in houses as lightning rods. Power plants employ the use of Ground-type Pokémon to prevent Electabuzz from eating their energy and causing blackouts, though they are usually the fault of the companies running them. In the dark, it glows a whitish-blue color.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Electric Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#125Original Johto#155Extended Sinnoh#198Updated Johto#157Updated Unova#057Original Alola#227Original Ula’ula#099Updated Alola#296Updated Ula’ula#117Let’s Go Kanto#125Crown Tundra#016Hisui#183Blueberry#011

Feeds on electrical energy. During sudden showers beneath looming thunderclouds, one can observe Electabuzz scaling tall trees, where the Pokémon will then wait for lightning to strike.
Legends: Arceus
With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting for lightning to strike.
Shield
Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity.
Sword
While it’s often blamed for power outages, the truth is the cause of outages is more often an error on the part of the electric company.
Ultra Moon
Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch.
Ultra Sun
Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
Moon
Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Sun
Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
Black 2 · White 2
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Platinum · Black · White
Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Diamond · Pearl
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
FireRed · Y
When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
Emerald
When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Crystal
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Get ting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Silver · SoulSilver
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Gold · HeartGold · X
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Electabuzz
Japanese: エレブー
Japanese (romaji): Eleboo
Korean: 에레브
Chinese (Traditional): 電擊獸
Chinese (Simplified): 电击兽
French: Élektek
German: Elektek
Spanish: Electabuzz
Italian: Electabuzz

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 172
: Medium

Breeding

: Human-Like
: ♂ 75%♀ 25%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Elekid: Level 30.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 12 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Red 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Sword: The Crown Tundra 12 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Power PlantWalking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Power PlantWalking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 29–32
Mount HokulaniSOS Battle · Lv 27–30

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 29–32
Mount HokulaniSOS Battle · Lv 27–30

Moon 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 26–29
Route 12SOS Battle · Lv 26–29

Sun 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 26–29
Route 12SOS Battle · Lv 26–29

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43

SoulSilver 2 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

HeartGold 2 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Platinum 1 area

Road 222Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–41

FireRed 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Crystal 1 area

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Silver 1 area

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Gold 1 area

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Red 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.