Elekid (#0239) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk6361–126117–247

Def3737–9771–190

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe9590–161175–317

Total360Higher than 33% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Elekid outspeeds 17 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 SinglesLC

17.34% of teams · rank #7 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Timid
EVs: 12 Atk / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Psychic

Psychic
Thunderbolt
Knock Off
Volt Switch

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

Usage by rating

All players15.04%
Rated 1500+16.02%
Rated 1630+17.34%
Rated 1760+14.79%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.34%

Moves

Psychic97.9%
Thunderbolt76.6%
Knock Off65.2%
Volt Switch56.6%
Focus Blast34%
Ice Punch25.8%
Tera Blast19.8%
Taunt8.5%
Fire Punch7.7%
Protect2.3%

Items

Eviolite87.4%
Life Orb11.4%
Choice Band0.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.2%
Choice Specs0.1%
Eject Button0.1%

Abilities

75.1%
24.9%

EV spreads

Timid 12 Atk / 236 SpA / 236 Spe79.6%
Naive 12 Atk / 60 Def / 156 SpA / 236 Spe5.5%
Timid 236 SpA / 236 Spe5%
Naive 12 Atk / 236 SpA / 236 Spe4.5%
Modest 12 Atk / 236 SpA / 236 Spe2.2%

Tera types

Psychic70.4%
Ice15.4%
Water8.1%
Grass3.1%

Common teammates

Mienfoo81.7%
Vullaby70.4%
Mudbray60.1%
Foongus38.2%
Tentacool22.7%
Nymble22.5%
Mareanie18.6%
Sandshrew-Alola15.8%

Checks & counters

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

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

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

4Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

8ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

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

32DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

36Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

40ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

44Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

48ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 41

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

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

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

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

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%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: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#154Extended Sinnoh#197Updated Johto#156Updated Unova#056Original Alola#226Original Ula’ula#098Updated Alola#295Updated Ula’ula#116Crown Tundra#015Hisui#182Blueberry#010

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.
Legends: Arceus
It’s not good at storing electricity yet. This Pokémon sneaks into people’s homes, looking for electrical outlets to eat electricity from.
Shield
When a storm approaches, this Pokémon gets restless. Once Elekid hears the sound of thunder, it gets full-on rowdy.
Sword
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!
Ultra Moon
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.
Ultra Sun
This Pokémon is constantly fighting with Togedemaru that try to steal its electricity. It’s a pretty even match.
Moon
When it’s in a house, electrical outlets serve as its baby bottles. It sucks down electricity.
Sun
Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it only charges up a little bit.
HeartGold
A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
Platinum · Black · White
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
Diamond · Pearl · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish- white when it is charging energy.
Crystal
Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: エレキッド
Japanese (romaji): Elekid
Korean: 에레키드
Chinese (Traditional): 電擊怪
Chinese (Simplified): 电击怪
French: Élekid
German: Elekid
Spanish: Elekid
Italian: Elekid

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 72
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 75%♀ 25%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon: Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 11 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 11 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frigid SeaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30

Moon 2 areas

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Sun 2 areas

Blush MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Route 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

White 2 2 areas

Virbank Complex (inner)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Virbank Complex (outer)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11

XD 1 area

Outskirt Stand (Inside)Trade with an NPC · Lv 20

Pearl 2 areas

Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9

Diamond 2 areas

Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9

Crystal 1 area

Road 34Receive egg as a gift · Lv 5