Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Eelektross's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They crawl out of the ocean using their arms. They will attack prey on shore and immediately drag it into the ocean.
It latches on to prey with its sucker mouth, sinking in its fangs and shocking the prey with powerful electricity.
Eelektross is weak to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 85 HP and balanced defenses, Eelektross can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Slowbro's Scald hits Eelektross for 33-40%. Hippowdon's Earthquake also KOs at 93-109%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Slowbro builds →Scald33-40% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Stunfisk builds →Discharge14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO | ||
Getting Eelektross requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Tynamo. Breed this form to get Tynamo eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Tynamo), and Eelektross peaks at 515 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Eelektross to get Tynamo eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Eelektross keeps momentum with Volt Switch, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Eelektrossite gives it extra utility, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fire coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Eelektross best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Volt Switch
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Supercell Slam
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Electroweb
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Knock Off
- Coil
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Flamethrower
- Volt Switch
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Volt Switch
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Supercell Slam
- Coil
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Electroweb
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
Wall Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Knock Off
- Coil
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Flamethrower
- Volt Switch
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Flamethrower
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Volt Switch
- Acid Spray
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Thrash and Zap Cannon bring the raw damage. But Eelektross also picks up coverage across 15 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Move data for Eelektross in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. The moveset will be updated once the game releases.
Take Down and Thunderbolt bring the raw damage. But Eelektross also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Thrash and Zap Cannon bring the raw damage. But Eelektross also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
No wild encounters for Eelektross. The 3-stage chain runs through Tynamo, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Eelektross in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Eelektross starts with Tynamo at Lv. 25-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TynamoNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidSouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidSouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Water30%MidWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%MidWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.25-43 Route30%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve EelektrikNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateSouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateSouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Water9%LateWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%LateWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.39-65 Route9%Lateor evolve from Tynamo (Step 1)
Step 3Eelektross ✓
Location info for Eelektross in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. It can be found in Black, Black 2, or Scarlet in other games.
How to Obtain Eelektross in Winds & Waves
Eelektross isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Tynamo from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Tynamo to Eelektross is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Eelektross in Legends: Z-A
moderate rates for Eelektross across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Levitate changes the entire equation for Eelektross. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Eelektross's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Levitate is what you want on Eelektross. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Eelektross is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
The core moveset is Flamethrower, Volt Switch, Giga Drain, and Dragon Pulse. Flamethrower leads at 18% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Eelektross joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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