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 is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x58-70% Mud-Slap 2x20-25% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Wooper builds →Mud Bomb 2x33-40% Mud Shot 2x28-35% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x55-66% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x72-86% Sand Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x58-68% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x112-133%KO Dig 2x89-105%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x68-80% Dig 2x63-74% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x75-90% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x54-63% Mud-Slap 2x18-22% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x85-101%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x72-85% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x18-22% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x87-104%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x66-79% Dig 2x62-74% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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
Damage vs Electrode View Azelf builds →Explosion104-122%KO U Turn29-35% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrode View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Outrage78-92% U Turn30-36% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 onlyHeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Electrode best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Support Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electrode in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Electrode tops out at moderate rates across 8 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Electrode in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Electrode, start by catching Voltorb through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 17-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VoltorbRoute 10HeartGoldGrass Lv.17 RouteCommonMidRoute 10SoulSilverGrass Lv.17 RouteCommonMidTeam Rocket HQ - B1FSoulSilverInteract with Pokemon Lv.23LimitedMidTeam Rocket HQ - B1FHeartGoldInteract with Pokemon Lv.23LimitedMidOlivine CityHeartGoldIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Krabby)Olivine CitySoulSilverIn-game trade CityLimitedTrade for (give Krabby)
Step 2Electrode ✓Team Rocket HQ - B2FSoulSilverInteract with Pokemon Lv.23LimitedMidTeam Rocket HQ - B2FHeartGoldInteract with Pokemon Lv.23LimitedMidCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.40 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.40 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.41 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.41 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.46 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.46 CaveRarePostor evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)
Electrode Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. Explosion with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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
- 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