Electrode Best Moveset
150 Speed is one of the highest in the entire format, and 80 Sp. Atk behind Electric TermStab with AbilityAftermath creates a fast-but-fragile offensive profile. The moveset always acts first. The damage behind it usually isn't enough to KO in one hit, but the pace forces defensive reactions. Tera Electric adds raw power.
Fastest Pokemon in the game at 140 Speed in Gen I (Red & Blue). Thunder plus Explosion was the playbook. Speed was its only real asset.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Still the fastest thing around in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Light Screen and Reflect support, then blow up with Explosion. Reliable team utility.
Best Moves
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Same speed advantage with better tools in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Taunt shut down hazard setters, and Explosion was still devastating.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Rain Dance
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Other Electric-types with better Sp. Atk passed Electrode in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Jolteon, Magnezone, and Rotom forms all hit harder.
Support Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Explosion was nerfed in Gen V (Black & White), cutting its effective damage nearly in half. Electrode lost its nuclear option and had nothing to replace it.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Without a strong Explosion, Electrode was just a fast Pokemon with mediocre damage output in Gen VI (X & Y). Speed alone doesn't win games.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Foul Play
- Thunder
- Magic Coat
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Z-Moves gave every Pokemon burst damage in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), erasing Electrode's one remaining advantage. Completely outclassed.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Taunt
- Explosion
- Reflect
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but 140 Speed no longer stood out. Priority moves and faster Pokemon made raw Speed less valuable than ever.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Electrode Weakness
Ground moves hit Electrode for super-effective damage. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Electrode's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Electrode Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Electrode
Gliscor's Earthquake hits Electrode for 71-84%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin28-34% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Knock Off23-28% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
Electrode is what Voltorb becomes. Breed it for Voltorb eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Voltorb pushed Electrode to 490 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Electrode is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Voltorb eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Electrode
Electrode sits at low spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Electrode in SV
To get Electrode, start by catching Voltorb through walking encounters at Lv. 26-49. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VoltorbEast Province (Area Three) - MineLv.26-29OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-29OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-29OverworldRate 18%
Step 2Electrode ✓East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.32-49OverworldRate 2%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.32-49OverworldRate 2%or evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
You're catching Voltorb first, not Electrode. Voltorb appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Electrode in PLA
Step 1Catch VoltorbSacred PlazaLv.39-58FloorRate 15%- Step 2Electrode ✓
Can't catch Electrode directly. Start with Voltorb at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 30. The 2-stage line from Voltorb to Electrode is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Electrode in BDSP
To get Electrode, start by catching Voltorb through walking encounters at Lv. 28-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VoltorbRoute 218Lv.28GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Electrode ✓
moderate rates for Electrode across 4 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Electrode in LGPE
The path to Electrode starts with Voltorb at Lv. 37-42 via walking and fixed encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VoltorbPower PlantLv.37-42FloorRate 23%Power PlantLv.42Interact with Pokemon
Step 2Electrode ✓Power PlantLv.42Interact with PokemonPower PlantLv.37-42FloorRate 5%or evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Attack's dead weight. But this Ball Pokemon still yields 2 Speed EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.
Electrode Guide
Electrode works as a pivot with 490 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 150 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Electrode. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Electrode's base 150 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. That's the one you want on Electrode. Aftermath is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Static works too if your team needs something different.
Electrode is a mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 150 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Run Explosion, Volt Switch, Terablast, and Thunderbolt on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 0% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Electrode appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves