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.
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x53-63% Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Wooper builds →Mud Bomb 2x32-39% Mud Shot 2x27-34% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x50-60% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x81-97% Sand Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x101-119%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x62-74% Dig 2x70-83% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x83-98% Sand Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x49-58% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x96-113%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x81-95% Sand Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x51-61% Mud-Slap 2x18-21% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Dig 2x98-116%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x62-74% Dig 2x69-82% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Flygon can KO Electabuzz with Earthquake (159-187%).
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x159-187%KO Outrage95-112%KO U Turn37-44% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 6 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Electabuzz Best Moveset
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Moves
Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Barrier and Cross Chop. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Thunderbolt, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Electabuzz, start by catching Elekid through walking encounters at Lv. 15-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Breed Elekid from ElectabuzzBreed from Electabuzz at the Day Care.
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Route 10HeartGoldGrass Lv.15-18 RouteUncommonEarlyDayRoute 10SoulSilverGrass Lv.15-18 RouteUncommonEarlyDayRoute 10HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyMorning/nightRoute 10SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyMorning/nightor 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
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