Few Pokemon outrun Electrode. 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.
They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.
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
Electrode is what Voltorb becomes. Breed it for Voltorb eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Electrode to get Voltorb eggs (with patience) using 23 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Static supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Electrode doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Normal coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Best Electrode Moveset
- Explosion
- Rain Dance
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
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 and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Electrode. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Electrode in Emerald
The path to Electrode starts with Voltorb at Lv. 22-30 via walking and fixed encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VoltorbEFFORTLESSNew Mauville - EntranceGrassLv.22-26CommonMidPower-plantEFFORTLESSNew Mauville - InsideGrassLv.22-26CommonMidPower-plant- Step 2Electrode ✓CHALLENGINGNew Mauville - InsideGrassLv.26RareMidPower-plantHARDTeam Magma/Aqua HideoutInteract with PokemonLv.30LimitedMidVolcanoor evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 140 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 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 special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 140 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