Electabuzz Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 23, 2026

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Electabuzz Pokemon Guide

Electabuzz is a Electric-type Pokemon covered in this full Pokemon guide.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Electabuzz

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Shiny Form

Shiny Electabuzz

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Electabuzz guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Electabuzz Description

Elekid evolves into Electabuzz at Level 30. Electabuzz evolves into Electivire by trade with an Electirizer in supported games.

Competitive Overview

Is Electabuzz Good in Competitive?

Electabuzz can be useful as a fast Electric-type attacker, especially with Eviolite in some formats.

Its value depends on format, move availability and team support, because balance changes are apparently a recurring hobby.

Electabuzz Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Electabuzz, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Electabuzz

National Dex

#0125

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Species

Electric Pokemon

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

Weight

66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg

Abilities

Static, Vital Spirit

Electabuzz Stats

Electabuzz has stats that support its usual role across Pokemon games.

Hp
65
Attack
83
Defense
57
Special Attack
95
Special Defense
85
Speed
105

Electabuzz Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Electabuzz uses a mix of STAB attacks, coverage and utility moves across Pokemon games.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunderbolt

Reliable Electric-type special damage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder

High-power Electric damage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Punch

Physical Electric coverage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Volt Switch

Electric-type pivoting utility.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

Coverage against Fighting and Poison Pokemon.

Ice type Pokemon icon

Ice Punch

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground Pokemon.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Fire Punch

Coverage against Steel and Grass Pokemon.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Low Kick

Coverage against heavy targets.

Electabuzz All Moves

Electabuzz can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Electabuzz’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
1Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Thunder Shock Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special40100
12Swift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
16Shock Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special60
20Thunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
24Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
28Thunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
34Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
40Low Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
46Thunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
52Light Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
58Thunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
64Giga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
TMCharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special100
TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMMetal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status85
TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSupercell Slam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical10095
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Cross Chop Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10080
Dynamic Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10050
Feint Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30100
Focus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
Follow Me Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Hammer Arm Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10090

Electabuzz Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Electabuzz is a Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Flying, Steel and Electric-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground-type attacks.

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground type Pokemon icon

Ground

Resistances

Flying type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

Flying, Steel, Electric

Immunity

None

None

Electabuzz Abilities

Electabuzz has abilities that support its main role across Pokemon games.

Static

May paralyze contact attackers.

Vital Spirit

Prevents sleep.

Electabuzz Evolution

Elekid evolves into Electabuzz at Level 30. Electabuzz evolves into Electivire by trade with an Electirizer in supported games.

Baby Pokemon

Elekid

Electric type Pokemon icon
elekid

Starting form

Stage 2

Electabuzz

Electric type Pokemon icon
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Evolves from Elekid at Level 30

Stage 3

Electivire

Electric type Pokemon icon
electivire

Evolves from Electabuzz by trade with an Electirizer

Where to Find Electabuzz in Pokemon Games

Electabuzz availability changes by game. Check the table below for general encounter and evolution guidance.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Electabuzz
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Catch, evolve or transfer Electabuzz depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

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Electabuzz FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Electabuzz. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Electabuzz?

Electabuzz is a Electric-type Pokemon.

How do you get Electabuzz?

Electabuzz is obtained by catching, evolving or transferring depending on the game.

What are Electabuzz’s abilities?

Electabuzz’s abilities are Static, Vital Spirit.

Is Electabuzz in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Electabuzz in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.


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