Mid-stage Pokemon like Eelektrik rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Eelektross, which is where the real potential kicks in. Only weak to Ground. Known as the EleFish Pokemon.
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.
It wraps itself around its prey and paralyzes it with electricity from the round spots on its sides. Then it chomps.
Eelektrik Weakness
GoodEelektrik's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Eelektrik to get Tynamo eggs easily from the Indeterminate egg group.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
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 Black 2 & White 2
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 TynamoCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2GrassLv.31UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2GrassLv.31UncommonLateCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.31RareLateCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.31RareLateCaveAnyCHALLENGINGSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.37RareLateCaveAnyCHALLENGINGSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.37RareLateCaveAny
Step 2Eelektrik ✓CHALLENGINGSeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.42RareLateCaveAnyCHALLENGINGSeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.42RareLateCaveAnyor evolve from Tynamo (Step 1)
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.
Tynamo evolves into Eelektrik at level 39. Eelektrik evolves into Eelektross using a Thunder Stone. Eelektrik is a middle-stage evolution in the Tynamo line.
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 — 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 appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Eelektrik has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
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