Stats & Training
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.
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Electabuzz Weakness
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x101-120%KO Sand Tomb 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x101-120%KO Sand Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Dig 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x129-152%KO Dig 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x158-186%KO Dig 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Dig 2x88-106%KO | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x84-100%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Dig 2x88-106%KO | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x84-100%KO | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x122-145%KO Dig 2x99-116%KO Sand Tomb 2x45-53% Mud-Slap 2x26-32% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Dig 2x56-67% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x74-88% Dig 2x60-71% Bone Club 2x51-60% Bonemerang 2x39-46% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x99-116%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x103-122%KO Sand Tomb 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x29-34% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x58-69% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x90-106%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x76-91% Dig 2x64-75% Bone Club 2x53-63% Bonemerang 2x40-47% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x82-97% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x103-122%KO Sand Tomb 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x29-34% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x90-106%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x76-91% Dig 2x64-75% Bone Club 2x53-63% Bonemerang 2x40-47% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x82-97% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x121-143%KO Dig 2x98-116%KO Sand Tomb 2x44-52% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x67-80% Dig 2x54-64% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x108-127%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-68% Bone Club 2x48-57% Bonemerang 2x39-45% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x79-93% Sand Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x101-120%KO Sand Tomb 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x56-66% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x91-107%KO | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Dig 2x61-73% Bone Club 2x51-60% Bonemerang 2x40-47% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x81-96% Sand Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Claydol can KO Electabuzz with Earthquake (134-158%).
 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin22-26% Earthquake 2x134-158%KO Explosion111-131%KO Psychic29-34% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
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 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Fire Punch and 4 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Electabuzz Best Moveset
Start with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Timid nature gives Electabuzz the right fast special lean, Lum Berry adds one-time status cleanse, and Static works in the background. Thunderbolt is the main damage option.
Best Build
Electabuzz best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Punch
- Hidden Power Grass
- Cross Chop
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Barrier and Cross Chop. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Thunderbolt, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in FireRed & LeafGreen
This 2-stage line starts with Elekid, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Electabuzz at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Electabuzz.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in FireRed & LeafGreen
Step 1Breed Elekid from ElectabuzzBreed from Electabuzz at the Day Care.
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Power PlantGrass Lv.32-35 Power-plantRareLateor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Electabuzz Guide
At 490 BST, Electabuzz is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Electivire before bringing it to any serious fight.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 special attacker with base 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.
Game Availability
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