Elekid.
BST 360 · electric
Elekid is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
Elekid base stats
BST 360 · ranges at level 100Elekid weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeElekid abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenElekid evolution line
3 stagesElekid evolves into Electabuzz: level it up to 30 or higher. How to evolve Elekid, every game
Best Elekid moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerElekid moves
gen 9 · 85 moves · 15 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 8 egg · 18 tutorElekid Pokédex entries
7 generations · newest firstWhen a storm approaches, this Pokémon gets restless. Once Elekid hears the sound of thunder, it gets full-on rowdy.
It’s not good at storing electricity yet. This Pokémon sneaks into people’s homes, looking for electrical outlets to eat electricity from.
They generate electricity by spinning their arms. During a thunderstorm, if one hears the lively voices of children out in the wilderness, what one is actually hearing are the voices of Elekid.
When it’s in a house, electrical outlets serve as its baby bottles. It sucks down electricity.
This Pokémon is constantly fighting with Togedemaru that try to steal its electricity. It’s a pretty even match.
When it hears the crash of thunder, Elekid’s mood improves. It can be useful to record that sound and play it when Elekid’s feeling down.
When its horns shine a bluish white, that’s the sign it’s fully charged. You’ll get a shocking jolt if you touch it!
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
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.
A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it only charges up a little bit.
Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
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.
If it touches metal and discharges the electricity it has stored in its body, an ELEKID begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.
Even in the most vicious storm, this POKéMON plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Even in the most vicious storm, this POKéMON plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish- white when it is charging energy.
Elekid species data
gen II species · breeding and trainingAbout Elekid
Elekid is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). When a storm approaches, this Pokémon gets restless. Once Elekid hears the sound of thunder, it gets full-on rowdy. Elekid stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Elekid base stats
Elekid has a base stat total of 360, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 95 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 37 (poor). Elekid is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.
Elekid weaknesses and resistances
As a Electric-type, Elekid is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Elekid 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Elekid abilities
Elekid'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.
Elekid moves and learnset
Elekid can learn 85 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 18 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, Elekid can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Focus Blast (Fighting).
Training Elekid
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Elekid can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Elekid yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Elekid is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Elekid → Electabuzz → Electivire). Wild Elekid may be found holding Electirizer.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Elekid. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Elekid, or use the team builder to see how Elekid fits into your squad.
