Special
Balanced
DTier
65Speed · Below Avg

Electrike Best Moveset

Moderate all around at 65 Sp. Atk and 65 Speed. Electric moves fire on mid-range cooldowns with mid-range power. 40/40/40 defenses fold under any pressure. The moveset is one evolution from Mega Manectric's 135/135 special offense that transforms the line.

SABCDEFFEEFFERuby, Sapphire & EmeraldIIIRS/EDiamond, Pearl & PlatinumIVDP/PtPEAKBlack & White / B2W2VBW/B2W2X & Y / ORASVIXY/ORASTHE FALLSun & Moon / USUMVIISM/USUMSword & Shield / BDSPVIIISS/BDSPCURRENT
●Gen III — Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldF

Electrike was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Electrike's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Static with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.

Received Static and Lightning Rod
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 36
Thunder
Electric110POPULARSTAB
Lv 41
Charge
Electric—POPULARSTAB
Lv 17
Quick Attack
Normal40POPULARCoverage
Egg
Crunch
Dark80POPULARCoverage
Electrike Ruby & Sapphire MovesElectrike Emerald Moves
Experimental
Special Attacker
Ability
Static
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Electrike
Modest+SPA
EVs

Special Attacker Moveset

  • ThunderSTAB
  • ChargeUtility
  • Quick Attack
  • CrunchCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Metang
MetangExcellent
Pelipper
PelipperExcellent
Aggron
AggronExcellent
★Gen IV — Diamond, Pearl & PlatinumE

Electrike saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Electrike's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Lightningrod with Damprock, favoring a Modest nature.

Physical/Special split overhauled move damage

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM35
Flamethrower
Fire90POPULARCoverage
TM10
Hidden Power (Ice)
Ice60COMMONCoverage
TM18
Rain Dance
Water—COMMONUtility
Lv 49
Thunder
Electric110COMMONSTAB
TM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90RARESTAB
Tutor
Signal Beam
Bug75RARECoverage
TM10
Hidden Power (Grass)
Grass60RARECoverage
Electrike Diamond & Pearl MovesElectrike Platinum Moves

Best Build

Experimental
Special Tank
Ability
Lightning Rod
Item
Damp Rock
Best Nature for Electrike
Modest+SPA

Electrike best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • Hidden Power Ice
  • Rain Dance
  • ThunderSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Mareep
MareepGood
Rhyhorn
RhyhornGood
Anorith
AnorithGood
→Gen V — Black & White / B2W2E

Electrike saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Electrike maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Lightningrod with Choice Specs, favoring a Timid nature.

Gained Minus as hidden abilityHidden Abilities became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90POPULARSTAB
TM72
Volt Switch
Electric70COMMONSTAB
TM35
Flamethrower
Fire90COMMONCoverage
TM10
Hidden Power (Grass)
Grass60COMMONCoverage
Egg
Crunch
Dark80RARECoverage
Egg
Shock Wave
Electric60RARESTAB
Egg
Ice Fang
Ice65RARECoverage
Electrike Black & White MovesElectrike Black 2 & White 2 Moves
Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Lightning Rod
Item
Choice SpecsPOWER
Best Nature for Electrike
Timid+SPE
EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Volt SwitchSTAB
  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • Hidden Power Grass

Recommended Teammates

Dratini
DratiniGood
Archen
ArchenGood
Staryu
StaryuGood
↓Gen VI — X & Y / ORASF

Electrike was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran static with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.

Fairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM42
Facade
Normal70POPULARCoverage
Lv 49
Thunder
Electric110POPULARSTAB
Lv 39
Wild Charge
Electric90POPULARSTAB
TM21
Frustration
Normal—POPULARCoverage
Electrike X & Y MovesElectrike ORAS Moves
Experimental
Utility
Ability
Static
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Electrike
HardyNEUTRAL

Utility Moveset

  • FacadeCoverage
  • ThunderSetup
  • Wild ChargeSTAB
  • FrustrationCoverage
→Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUMF

Electrike was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Electrike maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Lightningrod with Choice Scarf, favoring a Timid nature.

Z-Moves became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM35
Flamethrower
Fire90COMMONCoverage
TM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90COMMONSTAB
TM72
Volt Switch
Electric70COMMONSTAB
TM10
Hidden Power (Ice)
Ice60RARECoverage
Tutor
Signal Beam
Bug75RARECoverage
Electrike Sun & Moon MovesElectrike Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Moves
Experimental
Special Revenge Killer
Ability
Lightning Rod
Item
Choice ScarfSPEED
Best Nature for Electrike
Timid+SPE
EVs

Special Revenge Killer Moveset

  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Volt SwitchSTAB
  • Hidden Power Ice
↑Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPE

Electrike saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Electrike climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Static with Choice Scarf, favoring a Timid nature.

Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Switcheroo
Dark—POPULARUtility
TR8
Thunderbolt
Electric90POPULARSTAB
TR2
Flamethrower
Fire90POPULARCoverage
TM80
Volt Switch
Electric70POPULARSTAB
Electrike Sword & Shield MovesElectrike BDSP Moves
Experimental
Special Revenge Killer
Ability
Static
Item
Choice ScarfSPEED
Best Nature for Electrike
Timid+SPE
EVs

Special Revenge Killer Moveset

  • SwitcherooUtility
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • Volt SwitchSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Marshtomp
MarshtompExcellent
Falinks
FalinksExcellent
Charizard
CharizardExcellent

Electrike Weakness

Ground moves hit Electrike for super-effective damage. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Electrike Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel

What is Electrike Weak Against

Good
1Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
Ground
½xResist
ElectricFlyingSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Electric

What is Electrike Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
1Immune
Score-2
2xStrong
WaterFlying
½xResisted
ElectricGrassDragon
0xImmune
Ground

Best Pokemon Against Electrike

Garchomp can KO Electrike with Earthquake (301-354%).

Evolution

Electrike evolves into Manectric. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Electrike. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Electrike
#309Electrike
26
Level 26
Manectric
#310Manectric
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Electrike
Electric
Manectric
Electric
HP
40
70+30
ATK
45
75+30
DEF
40
60+20
SP.ATK
65
105+40
SP.DEF
40
60+20
SPE
65
105+40
BST
295D-Tier
475C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Sweeper
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Electrike easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy
12 of 278·

How to Get Electrike

All 15 games

1 encounter spots for Electrike at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Electrike in LZA

  1. Electrike
    Step 1Electrike ✓
    Wild Zone 5
    Lv.16-19Overworld
    Legends: Z-A
  2. Manectric
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Manectric
    Wild Zone 9
    Lv.40-41Overworld
    Legends: Z-A
    or evolve from Electrike (Step 1)

Base Stats

Electrike's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.

Base Stats
Below
HP40
D
Attack45
D
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def40
D
Speed65
C
Total295
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.6 m
2'00"Small
Weight15.2 kg
33.5 lbsFeather
Base XP59
Low Yield
Abilities
Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
MinusHidden Ability
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.
Lightning Rod grants Electric immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

It stores static electricity in its fur for discharging. It gives off sparks if a storm approaches.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Electrike Guide

  • Electrike does the job early-game if you need a Electric type on your team. Evolve it into Manectric before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Game Availability

Electrike first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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