Elekid Pokemon Guide

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Elekid Pokemon Guide

Elekid is a baby Electric-type Pokemon known for spinning its arms to generate electricity. This guide covers Elekid stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Elekid

Shiny Form

Shiny Elekid

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

Elekid Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
FAQ

Elekid Description

Elekid is the first stage of the Electabuzz evolution line. It is a fast baby Electric-type Pokemon that builds up power by spinning its arms, then later evolves into Electabuzz and Electivire.

Competitive Overview

Is Elekid Good in Competitive?

Elekid is usually limited in serious competitive formats because it is a baby Pokemon with modest bulk and lower overall stats than its evolutions.

Its biggest strengths are Speed, Electric-type utility and useful support moves like Thunder Wave, while its biggest issue is that Electabuzz and Electivire generally offer stronger battle performance.

Elekid Quick Facts

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

Name

Elekid

National Dex

#0239

Type

Electric

Species

Electric Pokemon

Height

2’00” / 0.6 m

60 cm

Weight

51.8 lbs / 23.5 kg

23.5 kg

Abilities

Static, Vital Spirit

Elekid Stats

Elekid has high Speed for a baby Pokemon and balanced attacking stats, but its low defenses mean it usually needs careful positioning.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Elekid Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Elekid can use Electric attacks, status moves and a few coverage options. These are some of Elekid most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Thunder Punch

A reliable physical Electric-type attack that fits Elekid and its evolution line.

Thunderbolt

A strong special Electric-type attack with reliable accuracy.

Discharge

A spread-friendly Electric move in some formats with a chance to paralyze.

Thunder Wave

A useful support move that can slow faster opponents.

Wild Charge

A powerful physical Electric-type attack with recoil.

Low Kick

Coverage that can punish heavier Rock, Steel, Ice and Normal-type Pokemon.

Ice Punch

Coverage for Ground, Grass, Flying and Dragon-type Pokemon when available.

Volt Switch

A pivoting Electric move that helps keep momentum.

Elekid All Moves

Use the section below to view Elekid’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
8	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
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
32	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
36	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
40	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
44	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
48	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
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	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
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	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
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 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	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

Elekid Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Elekid is a Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it only one weakness, several useful resistances and no natural type immunity.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying and Steel

Immunity

None

Elekid Abilities

Elekid abilities focus on punishing contact or preventing sleep, depending on the game and format.

Static

May paralyze an opponent that makes contact with Elekid.

Vital Spirit

Prevents Elekid from falling asleep when this hidden ability is available.

Elekid Evolution

Elekid evolves into Electabuzz at Level 30. Electabuzz can then evolve into Electivire when traded while holding an Electirizer.

Stage 1

Elekid

Starting form

Stage 2

Electabuzz

Evolves from Elekid at Level 30

Stage 3

Electivire

Evolves from Electabuzz when traded while holding an Electirizer

Where to Find Elekid in Pokemon Games

Elekid availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Elekid is found in the wild, obtained by breeding Electabuzz or transferred from another game.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

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

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon Gold	Breed Electabuzz.
Pokemon Silver	Breed Electabuzz.
Pokemon Crystal	Route 34.

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

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon Ruby	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Breed Electabuzz.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Breed Electabuzz.

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

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon Diamond	Route 205 and Valley Windworks.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 205 and Valley Windworks.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 205 and Valley Windworks.
Pokemon HeartGold	Breed Electabuzz or Electivire.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Breed Electabuzz or Electivire.

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

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	White Forest.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Virbank Complex.

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

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon X	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Mirage Spots.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Mirage Spots.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Lets Go

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon Sun	Route 12 and Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Moon	Route 12 and Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Mount Hokulani and Blush Mountain.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Mount Hokulani and Blush Mountain.
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 Elekid
Pokemon Sword	Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant’s Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake in The Crown Tundra.
Pokemon Shield	Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant’s Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake in The Crown Tundra.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Dazzling Cave, Whiteout Cave, Stargleam Cavern and Glacial Cavern.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Arena’s Approach, Cloudcap Pass and Icebound Falls.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Elekid
Pokemon Scarlet	Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern and Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk.
Pokemon Violet	Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern and Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

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

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Elekid FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Elekid. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Elekid?

Elekid is an Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Elekid weak against?

Elekid is weak to Ground-type moves.

What does Elekid evolve into?

Elekid evolves into Electabuzz at Level 30, and Electabuzz can evolve into Electivire when traded while holding an Electirizer.

What are Elekid abilities?

Elekid abilities are Static and Vital Spirit.

What are Elekid best moves?

Elekid best moves often include Thunder Punch, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Thunder Wave, Wild Charge, Low Kick, Ice Punch and Volt Switch.

Is Elekid good in Pokemon?

Elekid is useful as an early evolution or baby Pokemon, but Electabuzz and Electivire are usually stronger for serious battling.

How do you get Elekid?

Depending on the game, Elekid can be found in the wild, bred from Electabuzz or transferred from another game.

Is Elekid in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

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

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