No. 0101
Electrode
Ball Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 66.6 kg 146.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 490 top 35%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 71 kg 156.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 490 top 35%
- Introduced
- Gen I
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.See all 11 entries
Base stats
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
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 150). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Electrode outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 222Electrode · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 202Electrode · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 170Electrode · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
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
Resists
Takes normal damage from 14 types
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 10 types
Abilities
- Soundproof
Protects against sound-based moves.
- Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
- AftermathHidden ability
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
0.51% of teams · rank #107 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Soundproof
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Electric
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Chloroblast
- Leech Seed
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.77%
- Rated 1500+0.69%
- Rated 1630+0.51%
- Rated 1760+0.36%
Usage by month
Moves
- Volt Switch95.7%
- Thunderbolt81.7%
- Chloroblast57%
- Leech Seed48.5%
- Leaf Storm38.6%
- Giga Drain35.7%
- Taunt16.7%
- Grassy Terrain7.2%
- Thunder4.7%
- Rain Dance3.7%
Items
- Life Orb47.9%
- Choice Specs39.2%
- Heavy-Duty Boots4.2%
- Choice Scarf4%
- Terrain Extender3.2%
- Utility Umbrella0.6%
Abilities
- 48.5%
- 39.1%
- 12.5%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe52.6%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe35.4%
- Modest 152 HP / 252 SpA / 104 Spe4%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.6%
- Jolly 248 HP / 244 SpD / 16 Spe3.2%
Tera types
- Electric54.3%
- Ghost38%
- Steel7.2%
- Fire0.4%
0.2% of teams · rank #201 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Specs
- Ability
- Aftermath
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Chloroblast
- Giga Drain
- Volt Switch
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.64%
- Rated 1500+0.31%
- Rated 1630+0.2%
- Rated 1760+0.01%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunderbolt88.6%
- Chloroblast67.4%
- Giga Drain55.4%
- Volt Switch53.8%
- Energy Ball21.5%
- Taunt21%
- Thunder Wave20.3%
- Leaf Storm19.9%
- Hyper Beam17%
- Leech Seed11.2%
Items
- Choice Specs64.5%
- Focus Sash18.4%
- Leftovers9%
- Life Orb3%
- Magnet2.1%
- Big Root1.4%
Abilities
- 66.9%
- 27.3%
- 5.8%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe62.9%
- Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe17.1%
- Bold 240 HP / 252 Def / 16 SpA5.4%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.7%
- Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe2.6%
Common teammates
Rotom-Wash50.1%
Raging Bolt49.5%
Iron Hands49.4%
Morpeko45.8%
Oricorio-Pom-Pom44.4%
Meowscarada28%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame27.1%
Rillaboom22.6%
0.1% of teams · rank #182 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Soundproof
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Electric
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Taunt
- Leaf Storm
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.4%
- Rated 1500+0.15%
- Rated 1630+0.1%
- Rated 1760+0.06%
Usage by month
Moves
- Volt Switch100%
- Thunderbolt92.5%
- Taunt71.2%
- Leaf Storm41.6%
- Giga Drain35.3%
- Chloroblast23.1%
- Energy Ball21.5%
- Foul Play2.8%
- Electro Ball1.9%
- Electric Terrain1.1%
Items
- Life Orb59%
- Choice Specs23.1%
- Heavy-Duty Boots18%
- Focus Sash0%
- Leftovers0%
- Big Root0%
Abilities
- 86.7%
- 13.3%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe40.5%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe39.8%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe15.5%
- Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.8%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.1%
Tera types
- Electric42.6%
- Ghost41.6%
- Ice15.5%
- Grass0.3%
Common teammates
Regieleki71.2%
Empoleon70.1%
Forretress40.5%
Entei38.2%
Magnezone35.9%
Cyclizar35.7%
Tsareena35.3%
Barraskewda34.7%
0.09% of teams · rank #180 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Specs
- Ability
- Aftermath
- Nature
- Hardy
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Electric
- Chloroblast
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Giga Drain
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.16%
- Rated 1500+0.1%
- Rated 1630+0.09%
- Rated 1760+0.04%
Usage by month
Moves
- Chloroblast99.9%
- Volt Switch99.4%
- Thunderbolt92.5%
- Giga Drain62.1%
- Leaf Storm30.2%
- Thunder7.3%
- Thunder Wave7.1%
- Charge Beam0.6%
- Leech Seed0.4%
- Substitute0.4%
Items
- Choice Specs99.3%
- Miracle Seed0.4%
- Wide Lens0.2%
- Weakness Policy0.1%
- Focus Sash0%
- Life Orb0%
Abilities
- 62%
- 37.3%
- 0.7%
EV spreads
- Hardy 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe62%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe30.2%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.1%
- Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe0.4%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.2%
Tera types
- Electric99.9%
- Ice0.1%
- Normal0%
- Dark0%
Evolution
#0100VoltorbElectric- Level 30 · or · Use Leaf Stone
#0101ElectrodeElectric
- Level 30 · or · Use Leaf Stone
Moves
Level up 18
TM / HM / TR 35
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Ball Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Habitat
- Urban
- Pal Park area
- Field
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.
Legends: ArceusIt is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.”
FireRed · XThey appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.
EmeraldOne 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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireELECTRODE 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.
Ruby · Omega RubyThe more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.
CrystalIt stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
Silver · SoulSilver · YIt is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
Gold · HeartGoldStores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen
Names around the world
- Japanese
- マルマイン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Marumine
- Korean
- 붐볼
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 頑皮雷彈
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 顽皮雷弹
- French
- Électrode
- German
- Lektrobal
- Spanish
- Electrode
- Italian
- Electrode
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
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3D models
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Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Spe
- Catch rate
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 172
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Mineral
- Gender
- Genderless
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Green 3 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 43
Red 3 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 43
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
- Power PlantStatic encounter, Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–43
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
- Power PlantStatic encounter, Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–43
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Team Rocket's CastleStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Team Rocket's CastleStatic encounter · Lv 60
Sun 1 area
- New MauvilleStatic encounter · Lv 30
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
- Team Aqua HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 40
Omega Ruby 1 area
- Team Magma HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 40
Y 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
X 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
SoulSilver 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
- Team Rocket HQStatic encounter · Lv 23
HeartGold 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
- Team Rocket HQStatic encounter · Lv 23
LeafGreen 5 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 61
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 3–100
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 34
FireRed 5 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 61
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 64
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 3–100
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 34
Emerald 3 areas
- New MauvilleStatic encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30
- Team Aqua HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 30
- Team Magma HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 30
Sapphire 3 areas
- New MauvilleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Team Aqua HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 30
- Team Magma HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 30
Ruby 2 areas
- New MauvilleStatic encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30
- Team Magma HideoutStatic encounter · Lv 30
Crystal 1 area
- Team Rocket HQStatic encounter · Lv 23
Silver 1 area
- Team Rocket HQStatic encounter · Lv 23
Gold 1 area
- Team Rocket HQStatic encounter · Lv 23
Yellow 1 area
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 43
Blue 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 3–100
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 43
Red 4 areas
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 3–100
- Power PlantStatic encounter · Lv 43
No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).