Stats & Training
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.
It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of the Bomb Ball.
Electrode Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, and Bug moves hit Electrode for super-effective damage. The Electric/Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Grass, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Electric |
 Toxtricity ElectricPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Toxtricity builds →Belch 2x136-160%KO Poison Jab 2x90-107%KO Poison Tail 2x56-67% Acid 2x47-56% | ||
 Clodsire PoisonGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Clodsire builds →Megahorn 2x71-84% Sludge Wave 2x54-64% Poison Jab 2x73-87% Poison Tail 2x47-56% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Camerupt builds →Eruption 2x159-187%KO Overheat 2x138-162%KO Heat Wave 2x101-120%KO Flamethrower 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Dragalge PoisonDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dragalge builds →Sludge Bomb 2x90-107%KO Poison Tail 2x47-56% Acid 2x41-49% Acid Spray 2x41-49% | ||
 Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Scovillain builds →Overheat 2x141-167%KO Flamethrower 2x98-116%KO Fire Fang 2x79-93% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Volcarona can KO Electrode with Heat Wave (139-163%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (149-176%). Glimmora deals 50-59% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x139-163%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x149-176%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Glimmora builds →Power Gem50-59% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-61% Ice Shard 2x64-76% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed40-47% Flare Blitz 2x180-211%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 onlyScarlet & Violet Electrode Best Moveset
The build revolves around Volt Switch for safe pivoting. Aftermath and Life Orb support Electrode's hit-and-run approach, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Electrode best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Taunt
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
- Discharge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Unknown
- Explosion
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Electroweb
- Protect
- Taunt
- Volt Switch
Moves
Without breeding, Electrode misses out on Leech Seed and Recycle. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, with Normal and Rock coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hisuian Electrode in Scarlet & Violet
Hisuian 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 Scarlet & Violet
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) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.26-29 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.26-29 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.26-29 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.26-29 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.26-29 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.26-29 Route18%Mid
Step 2Electrode ✓East Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.32-49 Route2%LateEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.32-49 Route2%LateWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.32-49 Route2%LateWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.32-49 Route2%Lateor evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Electrode Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Electrode works as a pivot with 490 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. Volt Switch with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Nidoking (Poison) when using Electrode. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Bug-type attackers are also a problem. 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 physical attacker with base 50 Attack. 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, Electrode has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attackers hit hardest.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves