Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Elekid's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 1 Speed EV per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Elekid stores electricity in its body. If it touches metal and accidentally discharges all its built-up electricity, this Pokémon begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.
Elekid stores electricity in its body. If it touches metal and accidentally discharges all its built-up electricity, this Pokémon begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.
Elekid Weakness
Elekid's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Elekid's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Dig 2x85-101%KO Bulldoze 2x65-77% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Geodude builds →Dig 2x127-150%KO Bulldoze 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x103-122%KO Bulldoze 2x78-93% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x120-142%KO Bulldoze 2x92-109%KO Sand Tomb 2x54-65% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x78-93% Bulldoze 2x61-73% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Dig 2x87-104%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Geodude builds →Dig 2x131-154%KO Bulldoze 2x101-119%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x104-123%KO Bulldoze 2x81-96% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x123-146%KO Bulldoze 2x94-112%KO Sand Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x81-96% Bulldoze 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Dig 2x89-106%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Geodude builds →Dig 2x133-157%KO Bulldoze 2x102-121%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x109-128%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x127-150%KO Bulldoze 2x96-113%KO Sand Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x83-99% Bulldoze 2x62-73% Mud-Slap 2x18-22% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x228-270%KO Bulldoze 2x140-165%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Dig 2x88-105%KO Bulldoze 2x67-80% Sand Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO Drill Run 2x140-165%KO Dig 2x140-165%KO Bulldoze 2x105-124%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x133-157%KO Earth Power 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x107-127%KO Bulldoze 2x82-96% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x126-149%KO Bulldoze 2x95-113%KO Sand Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x227-268%KO Bulldoze 2x138-162%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Dig 2x86-103%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% Sand Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x172-203%KO Drill Run 2x138-162%KO Dig 2x138-162%KO Bulldoze 2x103-122%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Earth Power 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x156-184%KO Dig 2x126-149%KO Bulldoze 2x94-111%KO Sand Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Gastrodon's Scald hits Elekid for 67-78%. Landorus threatens a KO with Earthquake (284-334%).
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gastrodon builds →Scald67-78% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Landorus builds →Focus Blast110-129%KO Earthquake 2x284-334%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Elekid starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Electabuzz at level 30. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Elekid. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Elekid Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Barrier and Cross Chop from the egg pool give Elekid something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Elekid Locations
decent spawn rates for Elekid across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Elekid in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Elekid Guide
Electabuzz at level 30 is the mid-stage. Push through to Electivire while holding a Electirizer for the final form. 360 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 30 gets you Electabuzz. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can find Elekid in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.
Yes, Elekid is in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It shows up in 18 games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Elekid appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves