Elekid
TL;DR. Elekid is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 360. It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Stat spread.
Total of 360. 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.
Elekid 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, Elekid reaches 1,206 CP at level 40 and 1,380 CP as a best buddy.
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Elekid in competitive play.
Elekid is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #654 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Elekid.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Elekid, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Elekid?
Elekid is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Elekid weak to?
Elekid takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Elekid resistant to?
Elekid resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Elekid evolve?
Elekid evolves into Electabuzz (Level 30).
What generation is Elekid from?
Elekid was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0239.
What are Elekid's base stats?
Elekid has HP 45, Attack 63, Defense 37, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 55, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 360.
What are Elekid's abilities?
Elekid can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Vital Spirit.
Is Elekid legendary or mythical?
No. Elekid is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Elekid's best stat?
Elekid's highest base stat is Speed at 95, which ranks 25th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Elekid good?
Elekid has a base stat total of 360, the 684th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Elekid 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 Elekid is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Elekid vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Elekid | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Attack | 63 | 75 | -12 |
| Defense | 37 | 65 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 84 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Speed | 95 | 82 | +13 |
| Total | 360 | 443 | -83 |
Elekid appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Elekid is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Elekid in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.
Elekid appears in 60 episodes.
From HZ003 (2023-04-21) through JN098 (2022-02-18).
- HZ003 For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me! Horizons 2023-12-01
- HZ007 Special Training with Cap! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ009 Welcome to Paldea! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ012 The Future I Choose Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ013 An Unexpected Picnic! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ017 Special Training Time! Horizons 2024-02-27
- HZ021 The Lonely Hatenna Horizons 2024-03-27
- HZ022 Charge! Galar Mine! Horizons 2024-03-28
- HZ026 Terapagos's Adventure Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ029 Orla and the Poké Ball Smith Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ030 Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?! Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ033 Roar of the Black Rayquaza Horizons 2024-07-22
+ 48 more episodes
- HZ034 Respective Departures Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ037 Fuecoco... Becomes a Crook?! Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ039 Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ046 Welcome to Naranja Academy! Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ054 The Treasure of Eternity Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ068 Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine! Horizons 2025-04-30
- HZ076 Wynaut?! Wy-Yes! Horizons 2025-05-12
- HZ084 Where the Land Meets the Sky Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ088 The Earthshaking White Zygarde Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ089 Where the Adventure Leads Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ099 Orla, Grounded Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ100 We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers! Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ102 The Knight in the Ruins Horizons 2026-02-27
- EP118 The Rivalry Revival Original 2000-10-14
- HZ123 Mochi Mayhem! Horizons 2026-05-25
- HZ128 Step By Step! Dot & Welkamo!! Horizons 2026-02-20
- HZ130 Hambel on the Night of the Blood Moon Horizons 2026-03-06
- HZ131 The Time Has Come! Gather, Companions! Horizons 2026-03-13
- HZ133 To the Final Battle Horizons 2026-04-10
- HZ136 Stellar Finale Horizons 2026-05-01
- EP144 A Shadow of a Drought Original 2001-03-03
- EP261 Entei at Your Own Risk Original 2003-08-16
- EP263 Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid Original 2003-08-30
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- AG013 All Things Bright and Beautifly! Advanced Generation 2003-12-27
- AG154 Reversing the Charges Advanced Generation 2006-10-07
- DP002 Two Degrees of Separation! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- DP003 When Pokémon Worlds Collide! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- DP015 Shapes of Things to Come! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-27
- DP017 Wild in the Streets! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-02
- DP048 Ash and Dawn! Head for a New Adventure!! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-27
- DP050 Tag! We're It...! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
- DP051 Glory Blaze! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
- DP052 Smells Like Team Spirit! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
- DP053 Tears for Fears! Diamond & Pearl 2008-04-12
- DP060 Journey to the Unown! Diamond & Pearl 2008-06-07
- DP074 Pika and Goliath! Diamond & Pearl 2008-08-30
- DP091 One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-24
- DP100 Aiding the Enemy! Diamond & Pearl 2009-04-04
- DP137 Three Sides to Every Story! Diamond & Pearl 2009-12-26
- DP188 Battling a Thaw in Relations! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-15
- SM002 The Guardian's Challenge! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM004 First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-style! Sun & Moon 2017-05-14
- SM007 That's Why the Litten Is a Scamp! Sun & Moon 2017-05-17
- SM023 Getting the Band Back Together! Sun & Moon 2017-07-15
- SM072 Sours for the Sweet! Sun & Moon 2018-09-29
- SM119 A High-Speed Awakening! Sun & Moon 2019-08-31
- JN098 Out of Their Elements! Journeys 2022-10-21
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Elekid card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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