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.
It pushes the tips of its tails against its foes and then lets loose a high-voltage current. Its foes are burned to a crisp in an instant.
When it gets excited, it thumps its chest. With every thud, thunder roars and electric sparks shower all around.
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.
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 from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.
Nothing fancy here. Electivire builds around Air Balloon for temporary Ground immunity, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack without Speed EVs. Motordrive does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Electivire Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Barrier and Cross Chop aren't available any other way for Electivire, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
The chain to Electivire requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Elekid at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Electivire in Sun & Moon
To get Electivire, start by catching Elekid through walking encounters at Lv. 26-29. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzBlush MountainMoonGrassLv.26-29MidCaveSOS from ElekidBlush MountainSunGrassLv.26-29MidCaveSOS from ElekidRoute 12MoonGrassLv.26-29MidRouteSOS from ElekidRoute 12SunGrassLv.26-29MidRouteSOS from Elekidor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓
We rate Electivire C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. 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