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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Shiny release
Shiny Elekid first appeared on November 14, 2018, during Hatchathon 2018.
- Elekid
- Electabuzz by encounter
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Elekid in competitive play.
Elekid is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #694 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Elekid.
Every main-series game Elekid 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)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (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)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Three-Point Pass, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Whiteout Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: Cloudcap Pass, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls, Arena's Approach
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 12, Blush Mountain
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBlush Mountain, Mount Hokulani
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedElectabuzz or Electivire
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Mountain (South of Route 129)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- WildVirbank Complex
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 205, Valley Windworks (FireRed)
- Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- BreedElectabuzz or Electivire
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedObtainable
- BreedElectabuzz
- LeafGreenTrade
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- BreedElectabuzz
- CrystalObtainable
- BreedElectabuzz
- GiftRoute 34 (Odd Egg (The Pokémon in the Egg is random))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, 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.
Elekid appears in 62 episodes.
From EP120 (1999-10-21) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Elekid in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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