While most trainers evolve Electabuzz into Electivire immediately, the unevolved form can still contribute in the right matchup. Only weak to Ground. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Electabuzz's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed stat exp per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Electabuzz Weakness
GoodGround-type 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Electabuzz to get Elekid eggs using 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Karate Chop and 2 more.
Best Build
Best Electabuzz Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Cross Chop
- Thunder
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Barrier and Cross Chop. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Zap Cannon and Thunder, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Electabuzz sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Crystal
To get Electabuzz, start by catching Elekid through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 5-18. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ElekidEFFORTLESSRoute 34Gift from NPCLv.5CommonEarlyRouteHatch Odd Egg (random)- Step 2Electabuzz ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 10GrassLv.16RareMidRouteMorning/nightCHALLENGINGRoute 10GrassLv.18RareMidRouteDayor 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.
Electabuzz is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Electabuzz appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Electabuzz appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Electabuzz have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VBW
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