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

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Electivire Pokemon Guide

Electivire is a Electric-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Electivire’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Normal Form

Electivire

Shiny Form

Shiny Electivire

Electivire Description

Electivire is a Generation 4 Pokemon with a distinct evolution method and a battle role shaped by its Electric typing, abilities and move options.

Electivire Quick Facts

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

Name

Electivire

National Dex

#0466

Type

Electric

Species

Thunderbolt Pokemon

Height

5’11” / 1.8 m

180 cm

Weight

305.6 lbs / 138.6 kg

138.6 kg

Abilities

Motor Drive, Vital Spirit

Electivire Stats

Electivire’s stat profile supports its usual battle role and helps define whether it is better as an attacker, defender, pivot or utility Pokemon across different games.

Electivire Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Electivire can use several important moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Electivire’s most useful and recognizable attacks, coverage moves and support options.

Wild Charge

A strong physical Electric-type STAB attack.

Thunder Punch

A reliable physical Electric move with no recoil.

Ice Punch

Useful coverage against Ground, Dragon, Flying and Grass-type Pokemon.

Earthquake

Strong coverage against Fire, Electric, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.

Fire Punch

Coverage against Grass, Ice, Bug and Steel-type Pokemon.

Cross Chop

A Fighting-type option for Normal, Rock, Steel and Dark-type Pokemon.

Volt Switch

Lets Electivire pivot while dealing Electric-type damage.

Thunderbolt

A special Electric option when mixed sets are useful.

Electivire All Moves

Use the section below to view Electivire’s move list by learn method and current version group where supported.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
12	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
16	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	–
20	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
24	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
28	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
34	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
40	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
46	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
52	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
58	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
64	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	–	–
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Supercell Slam	Electric	Physical	100	95
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
Follow Me	Normal	Status	–	–
Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90

Electivire Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Electivire is a Electric-type Pokemon. Its typing gives it useful advantages in some matchups while also creating clear weaknesses that players should plan around.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying, Steel

Immunities

None

Electivire Abilities

Electivire’s abilities support its role by improving its matchup value, defensive utility or offensive pressure depending on the game and format.

Electivire Evolution

Electivire’s evolution line centers on Electabuzz and its specific evolution method. The cards below show the main line used for this guide.

Stage 1

Elekid

Starting form

Stage 2

Electabuzz

Evolves from Elekid at Level 30

Stage 3

Electivire

Evolves from Electabuzz when traded holding an Electirizer.

Where to Find Electivire in Pokemon Games

Electivire’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Electivire is obtained through its evolution method rather than as a common wild encounter.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Red	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because Electivire had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve from Electabuzz.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Black	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon White	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve from Electabuzz.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon X	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Y	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve from Electabuzz.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Sun	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Sword	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Evolve from Electabuzz.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Scarlet	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Violet	Evolve from Electabuzz.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Not available in this game.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Electivire
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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