Few Pokemon outrun Electrode without a Choice Scarf. Electric typing gives it solid coverage options. Only weak to Ground. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1. Known as the Ball Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodGround-type 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.
- 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
Electrode is what Voltorb becomes. Breed it for Voltorb eggs (average hatch time). A small partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Electrode to get Voltorb eggs (with patience) using 12 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Start with flexible EVs EVs. A nature nature gives Electrode the right balanced lean, Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, and an ability works in the background. Thunderbolt is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Electrode Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
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
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 VoltorbEFFORTLESSRoute 10GrassLv.17CommonMidRouteHARDTeam Rocket HQ - B1FInteract with PokemonLv.23LimitedMidLEGENDARYOlivine CityIn-game tradeLimitedCityTrade for (give Krabby)
- Step 2Electrode ✓HARDTeam Rocket HQ - B2FInteract with PokemonLv.23LimitedMidor evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
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.
Electrode is a mixed attacker — base 50 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 150 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Electrode appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Electrode appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A