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No. 0125 · Generation I · Kanto

Electabuzz

The Electric Pokémon

TL;DR. Electabuzz is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 490. Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.

Electric

Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.

Height1.1 m

Weight30.0 kg

AbilitiesStatic

HiddenVital Spirit

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 83

Defense 57

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 105

Total490

490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 26th among Electric-types.

105 base Speed, Electabuzz's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 69 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Electabuzz in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Electabuzz reaches 2,334 CP at level 40 and 2,670 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack198

GO Defense158

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,334

Max CP (L50)2,639

Best buddy (L51)2,670

Raid catch CP 1,265–1,333 (L20). Weather boosted 1,582–1,667 (L25).

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Competitive

Electabuzz in competitive play.

Electabuzz is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #575 in the Great League.

VGC 2025

Support

Electroweb / Follow Me / Taunt / Protect

ItemEviolite
AbilityVital Spirit
NatureCalm
EVs236 HP / 180 Def / 28 SpA / 36 SpD / 28 Spe
TeraGhost, Fairy

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #575 75.1 score

Ultra League #405 76.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Electabuzz.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Electabuzz, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Electabuzz?

Electabuzz is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Electabuzz weak to?

Electabuzz takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Electabuzz resistant to?

Electabuzz resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Electabuzz evolve?

Electabuzz evolves from Elekid (Level 30). Electabuzz evolves into Electivire (Trade holding Electirizer).

What generation is Electabuzz from?

Electabuzz was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0125.

What are Electabuzz's base stats?

Electabuzz has HP 65, Attack 83, Defense 57, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 85, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Electabuzz's abilities?

Electabuzz can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Vital Spirit.

Is Electabuzz legendary or mythical?

No. Electabuzz is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Electabuzz's best stat?

Electabuzz's highest base stat is Speed at 105, which ranks 15th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Electabuzz good?

Electabuzz has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 26th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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