Is Eelektrik Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Tynamo evolves at level 39. Electric with AbilityLevitate. Finally usable. Thunder Stone for Eelektross whenever ready. The long wait from Tynamo pays off here.
Tynamo has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Tynamo has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Tynamo trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Elesa's typing presses Tynamo's defenses.
Clay's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tynamo here.
Tynamo has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Drayden's team hits Eelektrik's weaknesses hard.
Eelektross has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Eelektross has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Tynamo on Chargestone Cave (walking, Lv 28, rare).
Your Tynamo should hit Level 39 before you reach Drayden, at typical leveling pace.
You can pick up the Thunder Stone in Chargestone Cave. 7 other locations are also available.
How to Get Eelektrik in Black 2 & White 2
Finding Eelektrik at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Eelektrik in B2W2
Tynamo is your first catch on the way to Eelektrik. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-42 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TynamoChargestone Cave - 1FLv.28CaveRate 2%AnySeaside Cave - 1FLv.37CaveRate 5%AnyChargestone Cave - B1FLv.31CaveRate 2%AnyChargestone Cave - B2FLv.31CaveRate 2%Any- Step 2Eelektrik ✓Seaside Cave - B1FLv.42CaveRate 5%Anyor evolve from Tynamo (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Eelektross
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Eelektrik Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Eelektrik
In Black 2 & White 2, Garchomp can KO Eelektrik with Earthquake (89-105%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eelektrik View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Outrage53-62% | ||
Eelektrik Evolutions
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 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
B2W2 Eelektrik Best Moveset
Electric with AbilityLevitate giving Ground immunity. 85 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk fire from either side. Held ItemEviolite adds defensive bulk. The moveset previews Eelektross's zero-weakness profile at middle-stage power. One evolution away.
Best Build
Eelektrik best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Eelektrik develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Thunderbolt and Wild Charge show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It wraps itself around its prey and paralyzes it with electricity from the round spots on its sides. Then it chomps.
Eelektrik Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Levitate on Eelektrik. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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