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Electabuzz
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 75% Male / 25% Female
- Egg Groups
- Humanshape
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 172
- EV Yield
- 2 Spe
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents sleep.
Generation VII
Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch.
While it’s often blamed for power outages, the truth is the cause of outages is more often an error on the part of the electric company.
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Generation VIII
Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity.
With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting for lightning to strike.
Feeds on electrical energy. During sudden showers beneath looming thunderclouds, one can observe Electabuzz scaling tall trees, where the Pokémon will then wait for lightning to strike.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this POKéMON has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Generation II
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its en tire body glows a whitish-blue.
Its body constant ly discharges electricity. Get ting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Generation III
When a storm arrives, gangs of this POKéMON compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Generation IV
Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Generation V
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
Generation VI
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish blue.
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 6 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| 21 | Shock WaveSTAB | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 25 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 32 | Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Thunder ShockSTAB | ele | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 40 | Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Thunder PunchSTAB | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | DischargeSTAB | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 56 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 62 | ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 64 | Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
49 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge BeamSTAB | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| Eerie Impulse | ele | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Shock WaveSTAB | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Supercell SlamSTAB | ele | P | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder PunchSTAB | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Volt SwitchSTAB | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild ChargeSTAB | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | fig | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| Feint | nor | P | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Follow Me | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| ElectrowebSTAB | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Shock WaveSTAB | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder PunchSTAB | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Electabuzz may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Electabuzz
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Electabuzz
Electabuzz is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity. Electabuzz stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Electabuzz Base Stats
Electabuzz has a base stat total of 490, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 57 (below average). Electabuzz excels as a special attacker. Electabuzz is fast with a base Speed of 105.
Electabuzz Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Electric-type, Electabuzz is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Electabuzz 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Electabuzz Abilities
Electabuzz's abilities include Static, Vital Spirit. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Vital Spirit, which prevents sleep.
Electabuzz Moves & Learnset
Electabuzz can learn 88 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Supercell Slam (Electric, 100 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Electabuzz can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Focus Punch (Fighting), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Electabuzz
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Electabuzz can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Electabuzz yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Electabuzz belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Electabuzz is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Elekid → Electabuzz → Electivire). Wild Electabuzz may be found holding Electirizer.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Electabuzz. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Electabuzz, or use the team builder to see how Electabuzz fits into your squad.
