Electivire doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Ground. Been around since Gen 4. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Thunderbolt Pokemon.
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Thunderbolt Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 3 Attack EVs per KO.
Its evolution was induced by an unusual item, and its electrical output rises along with its heart rate. From its tails, it can unleash an electric current measuring 20,000 volts.
Electivire Weakness
GoodType-wise, Electivire takes extra damage from Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Motor Drive grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Electivire can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Getting Electivire requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Elekid. Breed this form to get Elekid eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Elekid), and Electivire peaks at 540 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Electivire to get Elekid eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Click Volt Switch, bring in a teammate, repeat. Electivire's pivot game is backed by Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Attack and Speed EVs. Motordrive works in the background while Ground coverage covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Best Electivire Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Supercell Slam
- Earthquake
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Electivire learns Thunder and Supercell Slam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Electivire gets Thunder and Thunderbolt for same-type damage alongside coverage across 8 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
The egg pool carries weight here. Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch aren't available any other way for Electivire, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Wild Charge for solid options.
TMs carry this one. Electivire learns Thunder and Thunderbolt naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
No wild encounters for Electivire in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Elekid over from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Electivire in Scarlet & Violet
Step 2Evolve into Electabuzz
Step 3Electivire ✓
A trade step sits in Electivire's 3-stage chain from Elekid. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Elekid shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Electivire in Legends: Arceus
The path to Electivire starts with Elekid at walking via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidEASYArena's ApproachGrassUncommonEASYCloudcap PassGrassUncommonSkyEASYIcebound FallsGrassUncommonWater
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzEASYArena's ApproachGrassUncommonEASYCloudcap PassGrassUncommonSkyEASYIcebound FallsGrassUncommonWateror evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓EASYCloudcap PassGrassUncommonSkyor evolve from Electabuzz (Step 2)
A trade step sits in Electivire's 3-stage chain from Elekid. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Elekid shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Electivire in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Electivire starts with Elekid at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidEASYDazzling CaveGrassLv.16-6315%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYStargleam CavernGrassLv.16-6315%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYWhiteout CaveGrassLv.16-6315%MidCaveUnique encounterMODERATEGlacial CavernGrassLv.16-6310%MidCaveUnique encounterDazzling CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameWhiteout CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Electabuzz
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire's 3-stage chain starts with Elekid, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Electivire in Sword & Shield
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electivire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElekidEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostWaterThunderstormEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6518%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6518%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6515%PostThunderstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6515%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓
We rate Electivire B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 123 Attack stands out.
Electivire's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Electabuzz evolves into Electivire while holding a Electirizer. Electivire is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Elekid. At 540 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Motor Drive is the go-to ability for Electivire. It absorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage. Its hidden ability Vital Spirit can work in specific setups.
Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Electivire is a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Electivire appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Obtainable through a trade evolution, Electivire appears in 13 titles across 6 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A