Mixed
Trick Room
40Speed · Very Slow

Is Eelektrik Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Electric with AbilityLevitate for Ground immunity. Thunderstone produces Eelektross. Holds its own mid-game with the zero-weakness typing.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEEETTETEGTTEEGEEelektrikTradeIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4MolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Tynamo trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Even
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
You Win
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Even

Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.

Even
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Even
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Even
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
You Win
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Even
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Even

Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.

Risky
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt AbsorbImmune to Electric attacks
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
You Win
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Even

Tynamo trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.

Even
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
Risky
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Tough

Mallow's typing presses Tynamo's defenses.

Avoid
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Even
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Tough

Olivia's typing presses Tynamo's defenses.

Even
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
Risky
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Even

Tynamo trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.

Avoid
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
You Win
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Tough

Acerola's typing presses Tynamo's defenses.

Risky
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Even
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Even

Eelektrik trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.

Even
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Risky
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Even
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Good

Eelektross has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.

Even
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Easy KO
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Tough

Hapu's team hits Eelektross's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Risky
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Risky
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Tough

Molayne's team hits Eelektross's weaknesses hard.

Even
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Even
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Risky
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Even
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Avoid
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Even

Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.

Even
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Risky
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Even
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Risky
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Even
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Even

Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

You Win
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Even
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
You Win
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Risky
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Good

Eelektross has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.

You Win
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
You Win
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
You Win
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
You Win
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Even

Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.

Even
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
You Win
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Risky
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Risky
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Risky
Decidueye
Lv 68
GrassGhost
Overgrow
Leaf BladeSpirit ShackleBrave BirdSucker Punch
Trade
Evolves at Lv39 (trade)
Type
Electric

Eelektrik cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 39.

View Eelektrik locations

How to Get Eelektrik in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

No wild encounters for Eelektrik. The 3-stage chain runs through Tynamo, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.

How to Obtain Eelektrik in USUM

  1. Tynamo
    Step 1Obtain Tynamo
  2. Eelektrik
    Step 2Eelektrik
  3. Eelektross
    Step 3Catch or Evolve into Eelektross
    Poni Grove
    Lv.55Grass
    Island Scan (Sunday)
    or evolve from Eelektrik (Step 2)

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.

Eelektrik Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel

What is Eelektrik Weak Against

Good
1Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Eelektrik Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
1Immune
Score-2
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Eelektrik

In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Eelektrik for 59-70%.

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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Tynamo
Electric
Eelektrik
Electric
Eelektross
Electric
HP
35
65+30
85+20
ATK
55
85+30
115+30
DEF
40
70+30
80+10
SP.ATK
45
75+30
105+30
SP.DEF
40
70+30
80+10
SPE
60
40-20
50+10
BST
275D-Tier
405C-Tier+130
515C-Tier+110
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Eelektrik to get Tynamo eggs easily using 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirgalladegastrodonstunfisktrevenantshellosphantumpcofagriguskirliacastformraltsyamask

USUM Eelektrik Best Moveset

Electric at 85 Attack with AbilityLevitate and 70/70 defenses. The moveset at mid-stage power cannot compete. Eelektross one evolution away adds 115/105 mixed offenses with zero type weaknesses.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Levitate
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Eelektrik
Bold+DEF

Eelektrik best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Knock Off
  • ToxicUtility
  • U Turn
  • Volt SwitchSTAB

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Charge Beam
D759010Electric
Lv 1
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Lv 1
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Lv 1
Spark
C9710020Electric
Lv 1
Thunder Wave
C9020Electric
Lv 9
Bind
158520Normal
Lv 19
Acid
4010030Poison
Lv 29
Discharge
C12010015Electric
Lv 44
Thunderbolt
A13510015Electric
Lv 49
Acid Spray
D4010020Poison
Lv 54
Coil
D20Poison
Lv 59
Wild Charge
C13510015Electric
Lv 64
Gastro Acid
10010Poison
Lv 69
Zap Cannon
180505Electric
Lv 74
Thrash
C12010010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM62
Acrobatics
D5510015Flying
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM57
Charge Beam
D759010Electric
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM91
Flash Cannon
C8010010Steel
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
A5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM25
Thunder
A1657010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
A13510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
A9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
A7010020Bug
TM72
Volt Switch
A10510020Electric
TM93
Wild Charge
C13510015Electric

Egg Moves

Eelektrik doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Bind
158520Normal
Tutor
Bounce
C85855Flying
Tutor
Gastro Acid
10010Poison
Tutor
Giga Drain
A7510010Grass
Tutor
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
Tutor
Knock Off
B6510020Dark
Tutor
Magnet Rise
D10Electric
Tutor
Shock Wave
9020Electric
Tutor
Signal Beam
D7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Tutor
Throat Chop
8010015Dark

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Tackle
D4010035Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP65
C
Attack85
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk75
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed40
D
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height1.2 m
Weight22.0 kg
Base XP142
Abilities
Levitate
Evades ground moves.
Levitate grants Ground immunity
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target

Eelektrik Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.

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