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.
It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.”
It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
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
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x90-107%KO Sand Tomb 2x41-49% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x90-107%KO Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Dig 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x141-167%KO Dig 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x80-96% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x90-108%KO Dig 2x76-90% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x80-96% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x90-108%KO Dig 2x76-90% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x111-132%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x65-77% Dig 2x52-62% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x93-110%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x68-80% Dig 2x55-66% Bone Club 2x46-55% Bonemerang 2x37-44% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x89-106%KO Dig 2x71-84% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Sand Tomb 2x41-49% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x63-75% Dig 2x52-62% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x79-95% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x68-82% Dig 2x55-65% Bone Club 2x47-55% Bonemerang 2x36-42% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Sand Tomb 2x41-49% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x63-75% Dig 2x52-62% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x79-95% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x68-82% Dig 2x55-65% Bone Club 2x47-55% Bonemerang 2x36-42% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-47% Mud-Slap 2x24-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x60-71% Dig 2x48-57% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Dig 2x52-61% Bone Club 2x44-52% Bonemerang 2x34-40% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x70-83% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x90-107%KO Sand Tomb 2x41-49% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x50-60% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x81-96% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x67-80% Dig 2x54-64% Bone Club 2x45-53% Bonemerang 2x36-42% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x73-87% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Starmie's Surf hits Electrode for 57-67%. Aerodactyl's Earthquake also KOs at 144-169%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin13-16% Ice Beam38-45% Thunderbolt19-22% Surf57-67% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt30-35% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x144-169%KO Rock Slide81-95% Double Edge86-102%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Cloyster builds →Explosion79-93% Surf40-47% Rapid Spin16-19% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Charizard builds →Fire Blast73-86% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 onlyFireRed & LeafGreen Electrode Best Moveset
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
Electrode best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Rain Dance
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
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 and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electrode in FireRed & LeafGreen
Finding Electrode at moderate rates takes patience. 8 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Electrode in FireRed & LeafGreen
Voltorb is your first catch on the way to Electrode. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 14-64 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VoltorbRoute 10FireRedGrass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 10LeafGreenGrass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyPower PlantFireRedGrass Lv.22-25 Power-plantCommonMidPower PlantLeafGreenGrass Lv.22-25 Power-plantCommonMid
Step 2Electrode ✓Cerulean Cave - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.58 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.58 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.61 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.61 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.64 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.64 CaveRarePostCinnabar IslandLeafGreenIn-game trade WaterLimitedTrade for (give Raichu)Cinnabar IslandFireRedIn-game trade WaterLimitedTrade for (give Raichu)or evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Electrode Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. Explosion with Leftovers is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 140 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, run Explosion, Raindance, Thunderbolt, and Thunder on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 21% 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
- 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