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.
They coil around foes and shock them with electricity-generating organs that seem simply to be circular patterns.
These Pokémon have a big appetite. When they spot their prey, they attack it and paralyze it with electricity.
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.
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.
Eviolite turns Eelektrik into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Levitate and Sassy nature stack with max HP and Sp. Def EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Best Eelektrik Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Coil
- Zap Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Eelektrik develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Thunderbolt 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
No wild encounters for Eelektrik in Legends: Z-A. Bring Tynamo over from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Eelektrik in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain TynamoCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Eelektrik ✓
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