In Diamond & Pearl, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. Explosion with Focus Sash is the standard set.

What is Electrode weak to?

In Diamond & 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 140 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

What is the best ability for Electrode?

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.

What role does Electrode play in battle?

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 140 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.

What are the best moves for Electrode?

In Diamond & Pearl, run Explosion, Thunder Wave, Taunt, and Thunderbolt on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 19% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.

Electrode - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Pivot

CTier

140Speed · 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

Attack50

Defense70

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def80

Speed140

Total480

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight66.6 kg

Base XP172

Abilities

SoundproofNiche

Protects against sound-based moves.

StaticTop Pick

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

AftermathHANot in game

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
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score+1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Electrode in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

In Diamond & Pearl, Azelf can KO Electrode with Explosion (104-122%). Flygon threatens a KO with Earthquake (131-154%).

Azelf Psychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Explosion Stealth Rock TauntUtility U Turn Damage vs Electrode Explosion 104-122%KO U Turn 29-35% View Azelf builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB OutrageSTAB U Turn Thunder Punch Damage vs Electrode Earthquake 2x 131-154%KO Outrage 78-92% U Turn 30-36% View Flygon builds →

Diamond & 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 480 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#100Voltorb

Level 30

#101Electrode

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Voltorb

Electric

Electrode

Electric

60+20

ATK

50+20

DEF

70+20

SP.ATK

80+25

SP.DEF

80+25

SPE

100

150+50

BST

330C-Tier

490C-Tier+160

ROLE

Pivot

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Challenging

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

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

Genderless

Ditto only

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Diamond & Pearl Electrode Best Moveset

Electrode leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Flexible EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.

Best Build

Situational pick

Support

Ability

Static

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Electrode

Jolly+SPE

Electrode best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed

EVs

SpD

Spe

Support Moveset

ExplosionCoverage
Thunder WaveSTAB
TauntUtility
ThunderboltSTAB

Recommended Teammates

UxieDecent

KingdraDecent

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

———20Electric

Lv 1

Sonic Boom

D—9020Normal

Lv 1

Spark

—6510020Electric

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 5

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 8

Sonic Boom

D—9020Normal

Lv 12

Spark

—6510020Electric

Lv 15

Rollout

—309020Rock

Lv 19

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 22

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 26

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

Lv 29

Self-Destruct

C2001005Normal

Lv 35

Swift

—60—20Normal

Lv 40

Magnet Rise

D——10Electric

Lv 46

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

Lv 51

Explosion

S2501005Normal

Lv 57

Mirror Coat-5

——10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM64

Explosion

S2501005Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

A—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM74

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

B——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM34

Shock Wave

C60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

S—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

S—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

A9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Electrode doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Electrode can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Electrode in Diamond & Pearl

You're catching Voltorb first, not Electrode. Voltorb appears at solid 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 Diamond & Pearl

Step 1Catch Voltorb
Route 218
PearlGrass Lv.28 Route
CommonMid
Swarm active
Route 218
DiamondGrass Lv.28 Route
CommonMid
Swarm active
Train until Level 30
Step 2Electrode ✓

Electrode Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. Explosion with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Diamond & 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 140 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 140 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Diamond & Pearl, run Explosion, Thunder Wave, Taunt, and Thunderbolt on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 19% 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

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