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No. 0309

Electrike

Lightning Pokémon

Electrike
Official art
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
15.2 kg 33.5 lbs
Base stat total
295 Higher than 13% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
It stores electricity in its fur. It gives off sparks from all over its body in seasons when the air is dry.
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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk4558–10685–207
Def4054–10176–196
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe6576–128121–251
Total295Higher than 13% of Pokémon
HP40Atk45Def40Spe65SpD40SpA65

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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Ground

Resists

½×
ElectricFlyingSteel
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

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 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Electrike outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128Electrike · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 117Electrike · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85Electrike · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
4LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
8HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
12Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
16Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
24Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
28RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
32Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15
36Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
40Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
44Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 24

TM43Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM78Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMLight ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 13

EggCrunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDischarge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15
EggEerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
EggElectro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
EggFire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
EggHeadbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
EggIce Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
EggSpark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20
EggSwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
EggThunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
EggUproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

Biology

It generates electricity from friction in the air, and uses it to stimulate its legs to run faster than a human eye can follow. Its body sparks more than usual before storms.

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

Pokédex entries

Lightning Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#078Coastal Kalos#073New Hoenn#080Updated Alola#293Updated Ula’ula#114Galar#066Lumiose#085
  1. Static electricity builds up all over its body as strands of its long fur rub together. This Pokémon boasts incredible speed.

    Ultra Moon
  2. Friction between the air and its fur produces static electricity. When Electrike runs, it makes a crackling sound.

    Ultra Sun
  3. It stores electricity in its fur. It gives off sparks from all over its body in seasons when the air is dry.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
  4. Using electricity stored in its fur, it stimulates its muscles to heighten its reaction speed.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  5. It stores static electricity in its fur for discharging. It gives off sparks if a storm approaches.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
  6. It generates electricity using friction from the atmosphere. In seasons with especially arid air, its entire body blazes with violent showers of sparks.

    Emerald
  7. ELECTRIKE runs faster than the human eye can follow. The friction from running is converted into electricity, which is then stored in this Pokémon’s fur.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  8. ELECTRIKE stores electricity in its long body hair. This Pokémon stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Electrike
Japanese
ラクライ
Japanese (romaji)
Rakurai
Korean
썬더라이
Chinese (Traditional)
落雷獸
Chinese (Simplified)
落雷兽
French
Dynavolt
German
Frizelbliz
Spanish
Electrike
Italian
Electrike

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 Spe
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
59
Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 14 areas
  • Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
  • Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Sword 14 areas
  • Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
  • Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 118Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 118Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
Y 1 area
  • Road 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 11–21
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Platinum 1 area
  • Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–10
Pearl 1 area
  • Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Diamond 1 area
  • Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Emerald 2 areas
  • Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
  • Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Sapphire 2 areas
  • Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
  • Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Ruby 2 areas
  • Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
  • Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26

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.