Electivire doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Ground. Been around since Gen 4. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Thunderbolt Pokemon.
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.
As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns.
Electivire Weakness
GoodType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Electivire to get Elekid eggs using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 6 more.
Nothing fancy here. Electivire builds around Expert Belt for a super-effective damage boost without item lock, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack and Speed EVs. Motordrive does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Electivire Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Earthquake
- Cross Chop
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Electivire threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Thunder and Thunderbolt and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Electivire's 3-stage chain starts with Elekid, which appears in the wild 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electivire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-18 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Elekid from ElectabuzzBreed from Electabuzz at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzEASYRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.15-18UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.15-18UncommonEarlyRouteDayCHALLENGINGRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/nightCHALLENGINGRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/nightor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓
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.
Electabuzz evolves into Electivire while holding a Electirizer. Electivire is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Elekid. At 540 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Electivire appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Obtainable through a trade evolution, Electivire appears in 13 titles across 6 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 IVDPDebut
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