Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Elekid is a Electric Type Electric Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Elekid can be found with Static as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 360 combined Base Stats.
Elekid Stats and Abilities
Based on Elekid Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Elekid Highest IV Stat is Speed 95 and the Lowest being Defense 37.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 45 | 200 | 294 |
E | Attack | 63 | 117 | 247 |
F | Defense | 37 | 71 | 190 |
E | Special Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Special Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
D | Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 |
E | Total | 360 |
Elekid | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Hasty ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Electirizer ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
Egg Cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Static Ability 1 | If a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move making contact, there is a 30% chance the foe will become paralyzed. |
Vital Spirit Hidden Ability | Vital Spirit prevents the ability-bearer from falling asleep. This means that it also prevents the use of the move Rest. |
How To Evolve Elekid in BDSP
Elekid requires (Level 30) to evolve into Electabuzz and then (trade holding Electirizer) to evolve into Electivire.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Elekid ![]() | Level 30 → | Electabuzz ![]() | trade holding Electirizer ![]() → | Electivire ![]() |

Where To Find Elekid in BDSP
Elekid has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Elekid, within the Dazzling Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Start | ![]() Elekid Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Elekid Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Elekid Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Elekid Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Elekid Weakness
Elekid is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause Elekid to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from , Steel, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Elekid Weak Against?

Best Moves Elekid in BDSP
Best Moveset for Elekid Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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48 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
40 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
32 | Discharge | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
28 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
Best Moveset for Elekid TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |



Elekid Level Up Moves
List of Moves Elekid can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Quick Attack | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. |
1 | Leer | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Lowers opponent's Defense. |
4 | Thunder Shock | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
8 | Charge | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Special Defense and next Electric move's power increases. |
12 | Swift | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
16 | Shock Wave | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
20 | Thunder Wave | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Paralyzes opponent. |
24 | Screech | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense. |
28 | Thunder Punch | Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
32 | Discharge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
36 | Low Kick | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
40 | Thunderbolt | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
44 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
48 | Thunder | Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
Elekid TM Moves
List of Moves Elekid can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 | Focus Punch | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM16 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
TM25 | Thunder | Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
TM29 | Psychic | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM34 | Shock Wave | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM43 | Volt Switch | Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() User must switch out after attacking. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM56 | Fling | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power depends on held item. |
TM57 | Charge Beam | Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May raise user's Special Attack. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Paralyzes opponent. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Elekid Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Elekid can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Cross Chop | Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
Dynamic Punch | Power: 100 Acc: 50 PP: 5 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
Hammer Arm | Power: 100 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Lowers user's Speed. |
Feint | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn. |
Fire Punch | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
Ice Punch | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
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