Eelektrik Best Moveset
85 Attack at 40 Speed on Electric with AbilityLevitate blocking Ground. Zero type weaknesses. The moveset has some physical output but the Speed is unplayable. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Eelektross exists. One evolution from 115 Attack and the mixed offensive profile.
Eelektrik saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Eelektrik's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Eelektrik best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Eelektrik saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Eelektrik maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Coil
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Eelektrik saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Eelektrik maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Toxic
- U Turn
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Eelektrik saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Eelektrik maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Coil
- Zap Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Eelektrik Weakness
Eelektrik's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Eelektrik Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Eelektrik
Garchomp can KO Eelektrik with Earthquake (89-105%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eelektrik View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO | ||
Evolution
Eelektrik is partway through a three-stage line between Tynamo and Eelektross. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+30 from Tynamo). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Eelektrik to get Tynamo eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Eelektrik
Eelektrik appears at moderate rates across 30 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Eelektrik in SV
Tynamo is your first catch on the way to Eelektrik. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-80 across 64 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TynamoChilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldNorth Paldean Sea - OceanLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.25-43OverworldRate 30%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Eelektrik ✓Kitakami WildsLv.39-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.39-60OverworldNorth Paldean Sea - OceanLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.39-65OverworldRate 9%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Tynamo (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into EelektrossCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Eelektrik (Step 2)
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Whether Eelektrik will appear as a wild encounter is unconfirmed. It's catchable in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet in other titles.
How to Obtain Eelektrik in WW
Step 1Obtain TynamoLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Seaside Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Eelektrik ✓
Step 3Evolve into Eelektross
You're catching Tynamo first, not Eelektrik. Tynamo appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Eelektrik in LZA
- Step 1Catch TynamoWild Zone 10Lv.31-32OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Eelektrik ✓
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into EelektrossWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Eelektrik (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Eelektrik. The 3-stage chain runs through Tynamo, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Eelektrik in USUM
- Step 1Obtain Tynamo
- Step 2Eelektrik ✓
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into EelektrossPoni GroveLv.55GrassIsland Scan (Sunday)or evolve from Eelektrik (Step 2)
Base Stats
Eelektrik's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They coil around foes and shock them with electricity-generating organs that seem simply to be circular patterns.
Eelektrik Guide
Eelektrik isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Eelektross to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Eelektrik. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 40 Speed, Eelektrik won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Run Levitate on Eelektrik. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
Eelektrik fills the trick room role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Eelektrik does the job early-game if you need a Electric type on your team. Evolve it into Eelektross before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Eelektrik has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves