Electabuzz (#0125) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk8379–148153–291

Def5755–119107–234

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe10599–172193–339

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Electabuzz outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Vital SpiritHidden ability
Prevents sleep.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

0.56% of teams · rank #117 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Bold
EVs: 180 HP / 196 Def / 132 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Follow Me
Taunt
Electroweb
Volt Switch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.43%
Rated 1500+0.41%
Rated 1695+0.56%
Rated 1825+0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.56%

Moves

Follow Me99.9%
Taunt94.8%
Electroweb47.9%
Volt Switch44%
Thunder Wave30.1%
Discharge25.8%
Thunderbolt23%
Protect22.6%
Light Screen7%
Helping Hand1.9%

Items

Eviolite100%
Choice Scarf0%
Rocky Helmet0%
Assault Vest0%
No item0%
Magnet0%

Abilities

93%
7%

EV spreads

Bold 180 HP / 196 Def / 132 SpD36.2%
Calm 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD26.4%
Calm 252 HP / 192 Def / 24 SpA / 40 SpD17%
Calm 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7%
Bold 196 HP / 168 Def / 144 SpD2.6%

Tera types

Ghost40.9%
Flying36%
Water17%
Grass2.1%

Common teammates

Rillaboom57.3%
Incineroar39.8%
Toxapex34.8%
Volcarona34.5%
Comfey34.3%
Whimsicott27.1%
Indeedee24.8%
Blastoise24.7%

Evolution

#0239ElekidElectric
1. Level 30#0125ElectabuzzElectric
  1. Trade holding Electirizer#0466ElectivireElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

12SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

16Shock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

20Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

28Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

34DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

40Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

46ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

52Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

58ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

64Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 6

EggCross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

EggFollow MeRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.NormalStatus——20

EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Electric Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#125Original Johto#155Extended Sinnoh#198Updated Johto#157Updated Unova#057Original Alola#227Original Ula’ula#099Updated Alola#296Updated Ula’ula#117Let’s Go Kanto#125Crown Tundra#016Hisui#183Blueberry#011

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.
Legends: Arceus
With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting for lightning to strike.
Shield
Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch.
Ultra Sun
Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
Moon
Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Sun
Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
Black 2 · White 2
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Platinum · Black · White
Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Diamond · Pearl
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Crystal
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Get ting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Silver · SoulSilver
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Gold · HeartGold · X
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: エレブー
Japanese (romaji): Eleboo
Korean: 에레브
Chinese (Traditional): 電擊獸
Chinese (Simplified): 电击兽
French: Élektek
German: Elektek
Spanish: Electabuzz
Italian: Electabuzz

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 75%♀ 25%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 12 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Red 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Sword: The Crown Tundra 12 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Power PlantWalking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Power PlantWalking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 29–32
Mount HokulaniSOS Battle · Lv 27–30

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 29–32
Mount HokulaniSOS Battle · Lv 27–30

Moon 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 26–29
Route 12SOS Battle · Lv 26–29

Sun 2 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 26–29
Route 12SOS Battle · Lv 26–29

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43

SoulSilver 2 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

HeartGold 2 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Platinum 1 area

Road 222Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–41

FireRed 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Crystal 1 area

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Silver 1 area

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Gold 1 area

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Red 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36