Electivire Best Moveset
123 Attack at 95 Speed on Electric with AbilityMotor Drive boosting Speed when hit by Electric moves. 95 Sp. Atk gives mixed offensive options. The moveset runs physical Electric TermStab with coverage punches boosted by mixed stats. Motor Drive makes switching into Electric moves a free Speed boost, but the bulk at 75/67/85 is thin.
Motor Drive absorbed Electric attacks and boosted Speed in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Switch into a predicted Thunderbolt, outspeed everything, and hit hard with mixed coverage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Electivire best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Earthquake
- Cross Chop
Recommended Teammates
The Motor Drive trick stopped working in Gen V (Black & White). Team Preview let opponents see Electivire before the match, and they simply never threw the Electric attack it needed.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Flamethrower
- Earthquake
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of freefall by Gen VI (X & Y). 95 base Speed wasn't fast enough without Motor Drive, and 123 Attack couldn't break through the bulkier walls available.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Three gens below the top in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Faster Electric-types with better abilities left Electivire with no role that something else didn't do better.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Motor Drive was a gimmick that worked exactly once per opponent in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield), and Electivire had nothing else to fall back on.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Darkest Lariat
- Rock Tomb
Recommended Teammates
Bottomed out in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Five gens of decline from the top. The most dramatic ability-dependent fall in competitive history.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Supercell Slam
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Electivire Weakness
Type-wise, Electivire takes extra damage from Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Motor Drive grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Electivire can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Electivire Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Electivire
Primarina deals 44-52% with Moonblast.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn16-20% Scald11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Zapdos builds →Hurricane19-22% Volt Switch12-14% Heat Wave33-39% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Primarina builds →Moonblast44-52% Surf41-49% Flip Turn14-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Pelipper builds →Hurricane15-18% U Turn14-17% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Getting Electivire requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Elekid. Breed this form to get Elekid eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Elekid), and Electivire peaks at 540 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Electivire to get Elekid eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Electivire
Electivire's 3-stage chain starts with Elekid, which appears at moderate rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Electivire in SV
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electivire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElekidCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.62Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.62Overworldor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Electivire egg.
A trade step sits in Electivire's 3-stage chain from Elekid. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Elekid shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Electivire in PLA
The path to Electivire starts with Elekid at Lv. 26-56 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidIcebound FallsLv.26-29GrassRate 15%Arena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzArena's ApproachLv.45-55GrassRate 15%Icebound FallsLv.47-50GrassRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Electabuzz (Step 2)
A trade step sits in Electivire's 3-stage chain from Elekid. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Elekid shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Electivire in BDSP
The path to Electivire starts with Elekid at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ElekidGlacial CavernLv.16-63CaveBrilliant DiamondRate 10%Unique encounterDazzling CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Electabuzz
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire's 3-stage chain starts with Elekid, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Electivire in SwSh
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electivire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElekidFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 18%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 15%Thunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Thunderstormor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Electivire egg.
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Thunderbolt Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 3 Attack EVs per KO.
Its evolution was induced by an unusual item, and its electrical output rises along with its heart rate. From its tails, it can unleash an electric current measuring 20,000 volts.
Electivire Guide
We rate Electivire B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 123 Attack stands out.
Electivire's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Electivire is obtained by trade-evolving Electabuzz. Catch or evolve a Electabuzz first, then trade. 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 a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.
Motor Drive is the go-to ability for Electivire. It absorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage. Its hidden ability Vital Spirit can work in specific setups.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Electivire is a physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Obtainable through a trade evolution, Electivire appears in 13 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves