While most trainers evolve Electabuzz into Electivire immediately, the unevolved form can still contribute in the right matchup. Only weak to Ground. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Electabuzz's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed stat exp per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this POKéMON has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Electabuzz Weakness
AvgGround-type moves hit Electabuzz for super-effective damage. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Electabuzz's special bulk (base 85 Special) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Partway through Elekid's chain, Electabuzz is a Electric type pushing toward Electivire. No breeding at this stage. So far, Special got the biggest boost (+30 from Elekid). The final form adds another 60 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Best Build
Best Electabuzz Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
- Submission
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Electabuzz's Normal and Fighting coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for same-type damage. Thunder and Double-Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Electabuzz doesn't appear in Yellow. Transfer it from Red, Gold, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
At 480 BST, Electabuzz is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Electivire before bringing it to any serious fight.
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.
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.
Electabuzz is a special attacker with base 85 Special. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Electabuzz appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Electabuzz appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Electabuzz have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A