Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Electabuzz's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Feeds on electrical energy. During sudden showers beneath looming thunderclouds, one can observe Electabuzz scaling tall trees, where the Pokémon will then wait for lightning to strike.
Ground moves hit Electabuzz for super-effective damage. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Electabuzz's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast21-25% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Pelipper builds →Hurricane18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball26-30% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureCalm Moves View Politoed builds →
| ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityShadowtag ItemSitrus Berry NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Gothitelle builds →Psychic23-28% | ||
Electabuzz connects Elekid to Electivire in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+30 from Elekid). The final form adds another 50 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Electabuzz to get Elekid eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Electabuzz's Eviolite bulk with flexible EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Vitalspirit adds passive value. Electroweb gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Electabuzz best EVs are Speed and HP
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Taunt
- Electroweb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
- Electroweb
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Discharge
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Follow Me
- Electroweb
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Follow Me
- Electroweb
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Electabuzz's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Thunder and Supercell Slam for same-type damage. Thunderbolt and Thunder are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Thunder and Thunderbolt, with Normal and Fire coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Electabuzz that handles most situations. Thunderbolt and Thunder give it enough punch where it matters.
Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Thunderbolt, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Electabuzz's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for same-type damage. Thunderbolt and Thunder are the payoff moves.
Electabuzz can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Elekid from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
decent spawn rates across 3 locations for Electabuzz in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Legends: Arceus
The path to Electabuzz starts with Elekid at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidArena's ApproachGrassUncommonCloudcap PassGrass SkyUncommonIcebound FallsGrass WaterUncommon
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Arena's ApproachGrassUncommonCloudcap PassGrass SkyUncommonIcebound FallsGrass WaterUncommonor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
You're catching Elekid first, not Electabuzz. Elekid appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Electabuzz in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Electabuzz starts with Elekid at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidDazzling CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Electabuzz ✓
moderate rates for Electabuzz across 12 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Sword & Shield
The path to Electabuzz starts with Elekid at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6515%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6515%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Ballimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
At 490 BST, Electabuzz is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Electivire before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Electabuzz. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Electabuzz's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Elekid evolves into Electabuzz at level 30. Electabuzz evolves into Electivire while holding a Electirizer. Electabuzz is a middle-stage evolution in the Elekid line.
Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Electabuzz. Vital Spirit is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Electabuzz is a mixed attacker with base 83 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Present since Red & Blue, Electabuzz appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Electabuzz have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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
Winds & Waves