Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Attack's dead weight. But this Ball Pokemon still yields 2 Speed stat exp 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 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x132-156%KO Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x81-96% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x90-107%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Dig 2x56-67% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Dig 2x60-71% Bone Club 2x49-58% Bonemerang 2x39-46% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Geodude builds →Dig 2x81-96% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x78-92% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x78-93% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud-Slap 2x25-31% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Dig 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Dig 2x55-66% Bone Club 2x46-55% Bonemerang 2x34-41% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x72-86% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x79-93% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Dig 2x84-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-30% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x44-53% Bonemerang 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x79-93% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Dig 2x84-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-30% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x44-53% Bonemerang 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x79-93% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Dig 2x84-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-30% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bone Club 2x44-53% Bonemerang 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
In Crystal, Golem can KO Electrode with Earthquake (130-153%).
 Golem RockGround | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Golem builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Explosion108-127%KO Rapid Spin21-26% | ||
Crystal 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 480 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +40. 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 onlyCrystal Electrode Best Moveset
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
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 extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electrode in Crystal
You'll find Electrode at Team Rocket HQ as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Electrode in Crystal
Voltorb is your first catch on the way to Electrode. You'll find trade and walking encounters from Lv. 17-23 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VoltorbRoute 10Grass Lv.17 Route30%MidTeam Rocket HQ - B1FInteract with Pokemon Lv.23LimitedMidOlivine CityIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Krabby)
Step 2Electrode ✓Team Rocket HQ - B2FInteract with Pokemon Lv.23LimitedMidor evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Electrode Guide
In Crystal, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Crystal's meta. Explosion with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Crystal, 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 140 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Electrode is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 140 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Crystal, run Explosion, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, and Reflect on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 23% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
For Crystal, 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
- 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