Special
Pivot
105Speed · Fast

Is Electabuzz Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

FireRed only. AbilityStatic paralyzes on contact. Electric coverage handles Misty, Lorelei, and Lance's Gyarados. The Speed and Special Attack put Electabuzz in the upper tier of Electric options. Magmar fills this slot in LeafGreen. The version choice mirrors Growlithe versus Vulpix.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadESEEEEETSEGGGBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8ElectabuzzCatchableLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Even

Elekid trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Even
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Strong

Elekid resists most of Misty's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
You Win
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Elekid trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Even
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Even

Elekid trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Even
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Even
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Elekid trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Elekid trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Elekid trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Tough

Giovanni's team hits Elekid's weaknesses hard.

Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Risky
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Strong

Electabuzz resists most of Lorelei's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Easy KO
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Easy KO
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
You Win
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Electabuzz trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
You Win
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Good

Electabuzz has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.

You Win
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Easy KO
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
You Win
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
You Win
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
You Win
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Good

Electabuzz has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
You Win
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
You Win
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Good

Electabuzz has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Risky
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Catchable
Available after Badge 8
Type
Electric
Tier
A

Catch Electabuzz on Power Plant (walking, Lv 32-35, rare).

View Electabuzz locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 32)
    • LV 32ElectricThunder Punch113100%15
  • After Brock
    • TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
  • After Sabrina
    • TM29PsychicPsychic90100%10
    • LV 47ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 58ElectricThunder16570%10
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Electabuzz in FireRed & LeafGreen

One single encounter. Electabuzz has exactly one rare walking spot in FireRed, inside the Power Plant. The thinnest possible wild presence.

FireRed Exclusive — Trade with LeafGreen for Magmar

1 location to catch Electabuzz

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 8

Where To Catch Electabuzz in FRLG

  1. Elekid
    Step 1Breed Elekid from Electabuzz
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave Electabuzz with a compatible partner at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Elekid egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Elekid can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Electabuzz
    Step 2Electabuzz
    or evolve from Elekid (Step 1)

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.

Electabuzz Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Electabuzz Weak Against

Good
1Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Electabuzz Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
1Immune
Score-2
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Electabuzz

Electabuzz Evolutions

Electabuzz is what Elekid becomes. Breed it for Elekid eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Elekid pushed Electabuzz to 490 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Elekid
Electric
Electabuzz
Electric
HP
45
65+20
ATK
63
83+20
DEF
37
57+20
SP.ATK
65
95+30
SP.DEF
55
85+30
SPE
95
105+10
BST
360D-Tier
490C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Electabuzz to get Elekid eggs using 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Fire Punch and 4 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
75.0%25.0%
Hatch Time
25 cycles·6,425 steps
Moderate~6 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
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FRLG Electabuzz Best Moveset

95 Sp. Atk at 105 Speed fires MoveThunderbolt for Electric TermStab from the special side. AbilityStatic paralyzes on contact. The moveset plays fast Electric attacker with MoveIce Punch for coverage (Ice is special in this format, hitting from the strong 95 Sp. Atk). Solid but lacks raw power to break blocks.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Static
Item
Lum BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Electabuzz
Timid+SPE

Electabuzz best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Ice Punch
  • Hidden Power Grass
  • Cross Chop

Moves List

Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Barrier and Cross Chop. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Thunderbolt, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 1
Thunder Punch
C11210015Electric
Lv 9
Thunder Punch
C11210015Electric
Lv 17
Light Screen
C30Psychic
Lv 25
Swift
6020Normal
Lv 36
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 47
Thunderbolt
B14210015Electric
Lv 58
Thunder
C1807010Electric

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM34
Shock Wave
C9020Electric
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
C1807010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
B14210015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Barrier
D30Psychic
Egg
Cross Chop
B100805Fighting
Egg
Fire Punch
A7510015Fire
Egg
Ice Punch
B7510015Ice
Egg
Karate Chop
5010025Fighting
Egg
Meditate
40Psychic
Egg
Rolling Kick
608515Fighting

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
C120755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP65
C
Attack83
C
Defense57
D
Sp. Atk95
B
Sp. Def85
C
Speed105
B
Total490
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.1 m
Weight30.0 kg
Base XP172
Abilities
Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Speed training target
Pokedex Entry

It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.

Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.

Electabuzz FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Why can't I find Electabuzz in LeafGreen?

    Electabuzz is exclusive to Pokemon FireRed. LeafGreen players have to trade for one.

    Pokemon FireRed cover art

    FireRed exclusive

    Trade with a player who has Pokemon FireRed to obtain Electabuzz.

    See the Locations section above for where to find Electabuzz in FireRed.

    How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen

    GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.
    Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak.
  • No. Electabuzz only evolves into Electivire through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in FireRed & LeafGreen. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Electabuzz to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Electirizer must be held during the trade. Bring one over from Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald if needed.

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.

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