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No. 0309 · Generation III · Hoenn

Electrike

The Lightning Pokémon

TL;DR. Electrike is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 295. ELECTRIKE stores electricity in its long body hair. This POKéMON stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance.

Electric

ELECTRIKE stores electricity in its long body hair. This POKéMON stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance.

Height0.6 m
Weight15.2 kg
AbilitiesStatic, Lightning Rod
HiddenMinus
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 295. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 45
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 65
Total295
295 base stat total, the 882nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Electric-types.
65 base Special Attack, Electrike's strongest stat, ranking 47th of 69 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Electrike 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, Electrike reaches 965 CP at level 40 and 1,104 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack123
GO Defense78
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)965
Max CP (L50)1,091
Best buddy (L51)1,104
Raid catch CP 507–551 (L20). Weather boosted 634–689 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Electrike.

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

What type is Electrike?

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

What is Electrike weak to?

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

What is Electrike resistant to?

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

How does Electrike evolve?

Electrike evolves into Manectric (Level 26).

What generation is Electrike from?

Electrike was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0309.

What are Electrike's base stats?

Electrike has HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 40, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 40, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 295.

What are Electrike's abilities?

Electrike can have the abilities Static, Lightning Rod, plus the Hidden Ability Minus.

Is Electrike legendary or mythical?

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

What is Electrike's best stat?

Electrike's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 47th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Electrike good?

Electrike has a base stat total of 295, the 882nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Electrike as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Electrike in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Electrike in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Electrike in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Electrike in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Electrike in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Electrike 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Electrike is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Electric Flying Steel
Comparison

Electrike vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Electrike Electric avg Difference
HP 40 69 -29
Attack 45 75 -30
Defense 40 65 -25
Special Attack 65 84 -19
Special Defense 40 68 -28
Speed 65 82 -17
Total 295 443 -148
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Game appearances

Electrike appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Electrike is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Electrike in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Valley Windworks
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Hoenn Route 110Hoenn Route 118
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn Route 118
Y
Kalos Route 10
Ultra Moon
Poke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island Reached
Pokémon anime

Electrike appears in 7 episodes.

From AG040 (2003-08-28) through JN028 (2020-07-12).

TCG Pocket appearances

4 Electrike cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.