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.
Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
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 |
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x153-180%KO High Horsepower 2x146-171%KO Bulldoze 2x93-109%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x158-186%KO Drill Run 2x127-150%KO Bulldoze 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x85-101%KO Bulldoze 2x61-73% Sand Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Earth Power 2x51-60% Dig 2x101-120%KO Mud Bomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Marowak builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x80-94% Bone Club 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x65-77% Bonemerang 2x54-64% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Electabuzz with Earthquake (130-152%).
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x130-152%KO Scald21-25% Waterfall52-61% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb28-33% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Electabuzz Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Electabuzz's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Static adds passive value. Electroweb gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Electabuzz best EVs are Defense and Attack
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Electroweb
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Barrier and Cross Chop. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Zap Cannon and Thunder, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in Sun & Moon
moderate rates across 4 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 Sun & Moon
The path to Electabuzz starts with Elekid at Lv. 26-29 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 Cave10%MidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 Cave10%MidRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%Mid
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Blush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 CaveMidSOS from ElekidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 CaveMidSOS from ElekidRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from ElekidRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from Elekidor 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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