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.
Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity.
With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting 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 |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x48-58% Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
 Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x35-44% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x82-97% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x46-54% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x53-63% Mud Shot 2x35-42% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x78-92% Sand Tomb 2x46-54% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x44-53% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x50-60% Mud Shot 2x31-38% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x73-86% Sand Tomb 2x44-53% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x111-131%KO Mud Shot 2x39-47% Sand Tomb 2x50-58% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x128-151%KO Mud Shot 2x32-38% Sand Tomb 2x59-70% Mud-Slap 2x15-17% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x74-87% Mud Shot 2x44-52% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x88-105%KO Mud Shot 2x39-47% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x101-119%KO Bulldoze 2x77-90% Sand Tomb 2x47-55% Mud-Slap 2x15-17% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x109-129%KO Mud Shot 2x39-47% Sand Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x128-151%KO Mud Shot 2x32-39% Sand Tomb 2x58-69% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x72-85% Mud Shot 2x47-55% Mud-Slap 2x18-22% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x88-105%KO Mud Shot 2x39-47% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x100-118%KO Bulldoze 2x77-91% Sand Tomb 2x47-55% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x109-129%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% Mud Shot 2x38-45% Sand Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x129-151%KO Bulldoze 2x96-113%KO Mud Shot 2x32-38% Sand Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
 Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x104-124%KO Bulldoze 2x79-93% Mud Shot 2x38-45% Sand Tomb 2x47-55% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x94-111%KO Bulldoze 2x72-86% Mud Shot 2x45-53% | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x61-73% Dig 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x137-162%KO Dig 2x110-131%KO Bulldoze 2x84-99% Mud Shot 2x39-46% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x129-152%KO Bulldoze 2x96-114%KO Mud Shot 2x31-36% Sand Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x106-126%KO Bulldoze 2x80-94% Mud Shot 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x96-114%KO Bulldoze 2x73-87% Mud Shot 2x45-53% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x64-75% Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x111-131%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x84-100%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x130-153%KO Drill Run 2x130-153%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x122-144%KO Bulldoze 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Earth Power 2x70-82% Dig 2x101-120%KO Bulldoze 2x77-91% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x107-127%KO Bulldoze 2x81-96% Mud Shot 2x38-44% Sand Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x98-116%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x92-109%KO Bulldoze 2x73-87% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
In Sword & Shield, 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% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Sword & Shield 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
Electabuzz best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Follow Me
- Electroweb
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Electabuzz's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for same-type damage. Thunderbolt and Thunder are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in Sword & Shield
moderate rates for Electabuzz across 12 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Sword & Shield
The path to Electabuzz starts with Elekid at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6515%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6515%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Ballimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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