Electrode Pokemon Guide

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Electrode Pokemon Guide

Electrode is a fast Electric-type Pokemon known for its explosive moves, high Speed stat, Poke Ball-inspired design and evolution from Voltorb. This guide covers Electrode’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Hisuian Electrode form information.

Normal Form

Electrode

Shiny Form

Shiny Electrode

Regional Form

Hisuian Electrode

Shiny Regional Form

Shiny Hisuian Electrode

Electrode Description

Electrode is the evolved form of Voltorb. It is an Electric-type Pokemon known for its extremely high Speed, explosive attacks and round design based on a Poke Ball.

Electrode Quick Facts

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

Name

Electrode

National Dex

#0101

Type

Electric

Species

Ball Pokemon

Height

3’11” / 1.2 m

120 cm

Weight

146.8 lbs / 66.6 kg

66.6 kg

Abilities

Soundproof, Static, Aftermath

Electrode Stats

Electrode’s standout stat is Speed, which lets it move before many opponents. Its offensive and defensive stats are more modest, so Electrode usually works best as a fast pivot, support Pokemon or explosive attacker.

Electrode Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Electrode is known for fast Electric-type attacks, utility moves and explosive Normal-type options. These are some of Electrode’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Electrode All Moves

Electrode can learn Electric, Normal, Dark, support and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Electrode’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
1	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
1	Magnetic Flux	Electric	Status	–	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
9	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
11	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
13	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
16	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
20	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
22	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
26	Self Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
29	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
36	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	–	–
41	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
47	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
54	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
58	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	–	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	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	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
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 Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Electrode Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Electrode is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type moves, but it is weak to Ground-type attacks.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying and Steel

Immunity

None

Electrode Abilities

Electrode’s abilities help it avoid sound-based moves, punish contact or interact with paralysis depending on the game and format.

Electrode Evolution

Electrode evolves from Voltorb starting at Level 30. Hisuian Electrode evolves from Hisuian Voltorb when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

Stage 1

Voltorb

Starting form

Stage 2

Electrode

Evolves from Voltorb at Level 30

Regional Stage 1

Hisuian Voltorb

Starting form in Hisui

Regional Stage 2

Hisuian Electrode

Evolves from Hisuian Voltorb with a Leaf Stone

Where to Find Electrode in Pokemon Games

Electrode’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it is found in power plant, facility or cave areas, while other games require evolving Voltorb, trading, transferring or using regional Hisuian Electrode.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Red	Power Plant. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Blue	Power Plant. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Yellow	Power Plant. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Gold	Power Plant and Team Rocket HQ. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Silver	Power Plant and Team Rocket HQ. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Crystal	Power Plant and Team Rocket HQ. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.

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

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Ruby	New Mauville. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Sapphire	New Mauville. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Emerald	New Mauville. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon FireRed	Power Plant and Cerulean Cave. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Power Plant and Cerulean Cave. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.

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

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Diamond	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Cerulean Cave and Team Rocket HQ. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Cerulean Cave and Team Rocket HQ. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.

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

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

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

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon X	Friend Safari and Lost Hotel. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Y	Friend Safari and Lost Hotel. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Team Magma Hideout. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Team Aqua Hideout. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.

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

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Team Rocket’s Castle. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Team Rocket’s Castle. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Power Plant. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Power Plant. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.

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

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve from Voltorb.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve from Voltorb.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Evolve Hisuian Voltorb with a Leaf Stone. This is Hisuian Electrode, not standard Kanto Electrode.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Electrode
Pokemon Scarlet	Dalizapa Passage and West Province Area Three. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Violet	Dalizapa Passage and West Province Area Three. Electrode can also be obtained by evolving Voltorb at Level 30.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

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

Hisuian Electrode

Hisuian Electrode is Electrode’s regional form from Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Unlike standard Electrode, Hisuian Electrode is an Electric and Grass-type Pokemon and evolves from Hisuian Voltorb with a Leaf Stone.

Category

Sphere Pokemon

Type

Electric / Grass

Height

3’11”

Weight

156.5 lbs

Hisuian Electrode keeps Electrode’s round, Poke Ball-inspired design while adding wood-grain details and Grass typing. It is most relevant when covering Pokemon Legends: Arceus, regional forms and games that support Hisuian Pokemon through transfer or special availability.

What type is Electrode?

Electrode is an Electric-type Pokemon. Hisuian Electrode is Electric and Grass-type.

What is Electrode weak against?

Electrode is weak to Ground-type moves. Hisuian Electrode is weak to Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type moves.

What does Electrode evolve from?

Electrode evolves from Voltorb starting at Level 30. Hisuian Electrode evolves from Hisuian Voltorb with a Leaf Stone.

What are Electrode’s abilities?

Electrode’s abilities are Soundproof, Static and Aftermath. Aftermath is Electrode’s hidden ability.

What are Electrode’s best moves?

Electrode’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Thunder, Discharge, Electro Ball, Explosion, Thunder Wave and Foul Play.

Is Electrode good in Pokemon?

Yes, Electrode can be useful because of its excellent Speed, Electric-type attacks and support options, though it is usually limited by lower bulk.

How do you get Electrode?

The most common way to get Electrode is to evolve Voltorb at Level 30. Some games also include wild Electrode encounters or transfer methods.

Does Electrode have a regional form?

Yes, Hisuian Electrode is a regional form introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It is an Electric and Grass-type Pokemon.