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Electrode.

national dex #101 · gen I
BST 490 · electric
Electrode official artwork
electric
#101 · gen I
Profile
HP
60
ATK
50
DEF
70
SPA
80
SPD
80
SPE
150
BST 490 · best Speed 150 · worst Attack 50 · meters scale to 200

Electrode is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.

Typingelectric
AbilitiesStatic, Soundproof, Aftermath
Height, weight1.2 m / 66.6 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsMineral
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Dex position
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Electrode base stats

BST 490 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk5094218
Def70130262
SpA80148284
SpD80148284
Spe150274438
BST490bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Spe

Electrode weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele½
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Ground
Resists
Electric, Flying, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Electrode abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
StaticHas a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
SoundproofProtects against sound-based moves.
AftermathhiddenDamages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Electrode evolution line

2 stages

Best Electrode moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricThunderSPEC110
electricSupercell SlamPHYS100
electricThunderboltSPEC90
electricWild ChargePHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalExplosionPHYS250
normalSelf DestructPHYS200
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150

Electrode moves

gen 9 · 68 moves · 19 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 11 tutor
46 moves · Electrode appears in 14 games
ChargeL1Magnetic FluxL1TackleL5Eerie ImpulseL8Thunder ShockL9SparkL21ScreechL24Charge BeamL26Electro BallL29RolloutL34Self DestructL35ThunderboltL36DischargeL41Light ScreenL41Magnet RiseL46SwiftL48Gyro BallL54ExplosionL60Mirror CoatL62AgilityTMCurseTMDouble EdgeTMElectric TerrainTMElectrowebTMEndureTMFacadeTMFoul PlayTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMMetal SoundTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSupercell SlamTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunderTMThunder WaveTMVolt SwitchTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ChargeelectricSTAT--20Level 1
Magnetic FluxelectricSTAT--20Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 5
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15Level 8
Thunder ShockSTABelectricSPEC40100%30Level 9
SparkSTABelectricPHYS65100%20Level 21
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 24
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10Level 26
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10Level 29
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Level 34
Self DestructnormalPHYS200100%5Level 35
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15Level 36
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Level 41
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 41
Magnet RiseelectricSTAT--10Level 46
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Level 48
Gyro BallsteelPHYS-100%5Level 54
ExplosionnormalPHYS250100%5Level 60
Mirror CoatpsychicSPEC-100%20Level 62
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
ExplosionnormalPHYS250100%5TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gyro BallsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Metal SoundsteelSTAT-85%40TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Self DestructnormalPHYS200100%5TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Supercell SlamSTABelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
ExplosionnormalPHYS250100%5Tutor
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Magnet RiseelectricSTAT--10Tutor
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Tutor
Self DestructnormalPHYS200100%5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15Tutor

Electrode Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

The tissue on the surface of its body is curiously similar in composition to an Apricorn. When irritated, this Pokémon lets loose an electric current equal to 20 lightning bolts.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.”

Y

It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.

Omega Ruby

Electrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.

Alpha Sapphire

One of Electrode’s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical Pokémon that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.

HeartGold

It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.

SoulSilver

It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

ELECTRODE eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this POKéMON exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.

Sapphire

One of ELECTRODE’s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical POKéMON that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated.

Emerald

They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.

FireRed

It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.”

LeafGreen

It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.

Silver

It stores an over­ flowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.

Crystal

The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.

Yellow

Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.

Electrode species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorRed
ShapeBall
HabitatUrban
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight66.6 kg (146.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratioGenderless
Egg groupsMineral
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience172
EV yield2 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#101
Kanto#101
Johto#121
Hoenn#085
Johto (HGSS)#122
Kalos Mountain#073
Hoenn (ORAS)#088
Let's Go Kanto#101
Hisui#193
Paldea#208
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread50 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statSpeed 150exceptional
Speed tier150 Speextremely fast
Defensive load1 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Electrode

Electrode is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). The tissue on the surface of its body is curiously similar in composition to an Apricorn. When irritated, this Pokémon lets loose an electric current equal to 20 lightning bolts. Electrode stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 66.6 kg (146.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Electrode base stats

Electrode has a base stat total of 490, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 150 (exceptional), while its lowest is Attack at 50 (below average). Electrode is extremely fast with a base Speed of 150.

Electrode weaknesses and resistances

As a Electric-type, Electrode is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Electrode 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Electrode abilities

Electrode's abilities include Static, Soundproof, Aftermath. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.. Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. Its Hidden Ability is Aftermath, which damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Electrode moves and learnset

Electrode can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, and 11 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, Electrode can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal).

Training Electrode

Electrode has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Electrode yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Electrode belongs to the Mineral egg group. Electrode is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Voltorb → Electrode).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Electrode. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Electrode, or use the team builder to see how Electrode fits into your squad.

Tools for Electrode
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Electric types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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