Levitate gives it a Ground immunity, adding real value on top of Eelektross's already solid stats. Electric typing means only weak to Ground. Known as the EleFish Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
With their sucker mouths, they suck in prey. Then they use their fangs to shock the prey with electricity.
Eelektross Weakness
GoodEelektross is weak to Ground-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Eelektross to get Tynamo eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Eelektross keeps momentum with Volt Switch, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fire coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Eelektross Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Giga Drain
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Flamethrower and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Eelektross also picks up coverage across 11 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
Reminder Moves
Eelektross doesn't appear wild. Catch Tynamo instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Eelektross. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Eelektross in Black & White
The path to Eelektross starts with Tynamo at Lv. 27+ via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TynamoEASYChargestone Cave - B2FWhiteGrassLv.27UncommonMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B2FBlackGrassLv.27UncommonMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FBlackGrassLv.27RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FWhiteGrassLv.27RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FBlackGrassLv.27RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FWhiteGrassLv.27RareMidCaveAny
Step 2Evolve into Eelektrik
Step 3Eelektross ✓
Levitate changes the entire equation for Eelektross. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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.
Eelektross appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Eelektross joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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