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.
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.
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 |
 Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Hippowdon builds →High Horsepower 2x134-158%KO Mud Bomb 2x46-55% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodRamanas Island Interact Encounter | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhyperior builds →High Horsepower 2x161-189%KO Bulldoze 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Steelix builds →High Horsepower 2x107-126%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Excadrill can KO Electabuzz with Earthquake (131-154%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Rapid Spin22-26% | ||
Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb33-39% Psychic33-39% | ||
Legends: Arceus 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
Legends: Arceus Electabuzz Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Electabuzz's Eviolite bulk with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Static adds passive value. Electroweb gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in Legends: Arceus
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)
Electabuzz Guide
At 490 BST, Electabuzz is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Electivire before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Legends: Arceus, 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 Legends: Arceus, 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