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.
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Electabuzz first appeared on November 14, 2018, during Hatchathon 2018.
- Elekid
- Electabuzz by encounter
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 27 to Jun 3, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 27 to Jun 3, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 10, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 22 to Aug 3, 2022 | 3-star | Hisuian Discoveries |
| Dec 7 to Dec 13, 2021 | 3-star | Dragonspiral Descent |
| Feb 4 to Feb 25, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
Electabuzz in competitive play.
Electabuzz is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #567 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Electabuzz as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Electabuzz is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Electabuzz vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Electabuzz | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Attack | 83 | 75 | +8 |
| Defense | 57 | 65 | -8 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 84 | +11 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 68 | +17 |
| Speed | 105 | 82 | +23 |
| Total | 490 | 443 | +47 |
Electabuzz appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Electabuzz is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Electabuzz.
Every main-series game Electabuzz is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome, Canyon Biome, Polar Biome, Chargestone Cavern (The Indigo Disk)
- WildCanyon Biome (Stellar Type) (After catching Terapagos) (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- WildGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Three-Point Pass, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- EvolveElekid (Level 30)
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: Cloudcap Pass, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls, Arena's Approach, Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 12, Blush Mountain (SOS Battle)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBlush Mountain, Mount Hokulani (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildPower Plant
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Electric) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveElekid (Level 30)
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- EvolveElekid (Level 30)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 222
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- WildSafari Zone (Forest with 4 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRedObtainable
- WildPower Plant
- LeafGreenTrade
- Event
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 10
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedObtainable
- WildPower Plant
- BlueTrade
- YellowTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Electabuzz appears in 33 episodes.
From EP042 (1998-04-30) through JN030 (2020-07-26).
TCG Pocket appearances
Electabuzz in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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