Mixed
Pivot
CTier
150Speed · Extreme

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP60
C
Attack50
D
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk80
C
Sp. Def80
C
Speed150
S
Total490
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.2 m
3'11"Small
Weight66.6 kg
146.8 lbsStandard
Base XP172
Average
Abilities
SoundproofPopular
Protects against sound-based moves.
Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
AftermathHANiche
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.

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.

Electrode Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel
Type ChartGood
1Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
Ground
½xResist
ElectricFlyingSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (2)
WaterFlying
How to Beat Electrode in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Excadrill can KO Electrode with Earthquake (173-204%). Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Electrode for 54-63%.

Excadrill
Excadrill
GroundSteel
A
Recommended Build
AbilityMold Breaker
ItemLeftovers
NatureJolly
Moves
  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • Rapid Spin
  • Iron Head
  • Swords Dance
Damage vs Electrode
Earthquake 2x
173-204%KO
Rapid Spin
29-34%
View Excadrill builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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

2 Forms
Voltorb
#100Voltorb
30
Level 30
Electrode
#101Electrode
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Voltorb
Electric
Electrode
Electric
HP
40
60+20
ATK
30
50+20
DEF
50
70+20
SP.ATK
55
80+25
SP.DEF
55
80+25
SPE
100
150+50
BST
330C-Tier
490C-Tier+160
ROLE
Pivot
Pivot
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Challenging

Electrode is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Voltorb eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Electrode Best Moveset

The build revolves around Volt Switch for safe pivoting. Soundproof and Focus Sash support Electrode's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Normal coverage adds versatility.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Soundproof
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Electrode
HardyNEUTRAL

Electrode best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • ExplosionCoverage
  • TauntUtility
  • Volt SwitchSTAB
  • ThunderSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Skarmory
SkarmoryDecent

Moves

The level-up pool tells the story here. Electrode learns Self-Destruct and Explosion naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Rock coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Charge
D——20Electric
Lv 1
Eerie Impulse
D—10015Electric
Lv 1
Magnetic Flux
———20Electric
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 4
Thunder Shock
—4010030Electric
Lv 6
Eerie Impulse
D—10015Electric
Lv 9
Spark
—6510020Electric
Lv 11
Rollout
—309020Rock
Lv 13
Screech
D—8540Normal
Lv 16
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
Lv 20
Swift
D60—20Normal
Lv 22
Electro Ball
D—10010Electric
Lv 26
Self-Destruct
C2001005Normal
Lv 29
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
Lv 36
Magnet Rise
B——10Electric
Lv 41
Discharge
C8010015Electric
Lv 47
Explosion
S2501005Normal
Lv 54
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
Lv 58
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM64
Explosion
S2501005Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
——10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM34
Shock Wave
C60—20Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM12
Taunt
A—10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
A1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
B—9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
C9010015Electric
TM41
Torment
D—10015Dark
TM43
Volt Switch
A7010020Electric

Egg Moves

Electrode doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Electrode can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Electrode in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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.

  1. Voltorb
    Step 1Catch Voltorb
    Route 218
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.28 Route
    40%Mid
    Swarm active
    Route 218
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.28 Route
    40%Mid
    Swarm active
    Dazzling Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Dazzling Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Spacious Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Spacious Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Stargleam Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Stargleam Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
  2. Electrode
    Step 2Electrode ✓

Electrode Guide

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Electrode works as a pivot with 490 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Explosion with Focus Sash is the standard set.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.

  • For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Electrode has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground-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

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