Electabuzz is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Electabuzz
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0125
Type
Electric
Species
Electric Pokémon
Height
1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight
30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Abilities
1. StaticVital Spirit (hidden ability)
Local №
0125 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0155 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0125 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0198 (Platinum)0157 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0057 (Black 2/White 2)0227 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0296 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0125 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0183 (Legends: Arceus)0016 (The Crown Tundra)0011 (The Indigo Disk)
Training
EV yield
2 Speed
Catch rate
45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
172
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Human-Like
Gender
75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,169–6,425 steps)
Base stats
HP
65
240
334
Attack
83
153
291
Defense
57
107
234
Sp. Atk
95
175
317
Sp. Def
85
157
295
Speed
105
193
339
Total
490
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Electabuzz.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
½
Evolution chart
#0239 Elekid Electric(Level 30)#0125 Electabuzz Electric(trade holding Electirizer)#0466 Electivire Electric
Electabuzz changes
In Generation 1, Electabuzz has a base Special stat of 85.
In Generations 1-4, Electabuzz has a base experience yield of 156.
In Generations 2-7, Electabuzz has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Yellow
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this POKéMON has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Gold
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Silver
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Crystal
When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
RubySapphire
When a storm arrives, gangs of this POKéMON compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
FireRed
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
LeafGreen
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Emerald
When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
DiamondPearl
Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Platinum
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
HeartGold
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
SoulSilver
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
BlackWhite
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Black 2White 2
Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
X
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish blue.
Y
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Sun
Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Moon
Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
Ultra Sun
Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch.
Ultra Moon
While it’s often blamed for power outages, the truth is the cause of outages is more often an error on the part of the electric company.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Sword
Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity.
Shield
With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting for lightning to strike.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Legends: Arceus
Feeds on electrical energy. During sudden showers beneath looming thunderclouds, one can observe Electabuzz scaling tall trees, where the Pokémon will then wait for lightning to strike.
Moves learned by Electabuzz
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Electabuzz does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Electabuzz cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Electabuzz learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Charge
Electric
—
—
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Quick Attack
Normal
40
100
1
Thunder Shock
Electric
40
100
12
Swift
Normal
60
∞
16
Shock Wave
Electric
60
∞
20
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
24
Screech
Normal
—
85
28
Thunder Punch
Electric
75
100
34
Discharge
Electric
80
100
40
Low Kick
Fighting
—
100
46
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
52
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
58
Thunder
Electric
110
70
64
Giga Impact
Normal
150
90
Egg moves
Electabuzz does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Electabuzz is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
12
Low Kick
Fighting
—
100
18
Thief
Dark
60
100
20
Trailblaze
Grass
50
100
23
Charge Beam
Electric
50
90
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
39
Low Sweep
Fighting
65
100
43
Fling
Dark
—
100
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
48
Volt Switch
Electric
70
100
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
58
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
64
Bulk Up
Fighting
—
—
66
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
67
Fire Punch
Fire
75
100
68
Thunder Punch
Electric
75
100
69
Ice Punch
Ice
75
100
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
72
Electro Ball
Electric
—
100
75
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
80
Metronome
Normal
—
—
82
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
87
Taunt
Dark
—
100
96
Eerie Impulse
Electric
—
100
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
120
Psychic
Psychic
90
100
126
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
130
Helping Hand
Normal
—
—
136
Electric Terrain
Electric
—
—
147
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
152
Giga Impact
Normal
150
90
158
Focus Blast
Fighting
120
70
163
Hyper Beam
Normal
150
90
166
Thunder
Electric
110
70
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
173
Charge
Electric
—
—
181
Knock Off
Dark
65
100
191
Uproar
Normal
90
100
192
Focus Punch
Fighting
150
100
204
Double-Edge
Normal
120
100
210
Supercell Slam
Electric
100
95
211
Electroweb
Electric
55
95
223
Metal Sound
Steel
—
85
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Electabuzz sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
—
—
—
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Where to find Electabuzz
Red
Power Plant
BlueYellow
Trade/migrate from another game
GoldSilverCrystal
Route 10
RubySapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
Power Plant
LeafGreenEmerald
Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearl
Evolve Elekid
Platinum
Route 222
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Route 10
Black
Trade/migrate from another game
White
Evolve Elekid
Black 2
Trade/migrate from another game
White 2
Evolve Elekid
XY
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Evolve Elekid
SunMoon
Route 12, Blush Mountain
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Mount Hokulani, Blush Mountain
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Power Plant
SwordShield
Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Elekid
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus
Arena's Approach, Cloudcap Pass, Icebound Falls
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Electabuzz questions
I am in india ,so I cannot trade my electabuzz, rhydon,magmar .so what is the solution ?
What do suggest, for defeating Red. Which electric type, Zapdos or Magneton. Any other pokemon please tell.
Electabuzz or Luxray? Attack , Special Atk and Speed?
Electivire and Dusclops Evolite question?
whats a good place to train an electabuzz for the pokemon league on platinum
Where i can found Electabuzz in Pokemon Silver?
Would Electabuzz work well with Choice Scarf and Electro Ball?
Magmar/elctabuzz migrate evolving?
Looking for Electabuzz in Pokémon Gold and there is no grass on Route 10?
Who should I switch out for Zapdos(If I should) in Pokemon Red?
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Other languages
English
Electabuzz
Japanese
エレブー (Eleboo)
German
Elektek
French
Élektek
Italian
Electabuzz
Spanish
Electabuzz
Korean
에레브 (erebeu)
Chinese (Simplified)
电击兽
Chinese (Traditional)
電擊獸
English
Electric Pokémon
Japanese
でんげきポケモン
German
Elektro-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Électrique
Italian
Pokémon Elettrico
Spanish
Pokémon Eléctrico
Korean
전기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
电击宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
電擊寶可夢
Name origin
electricity energy from electric currents buzz low humming sound, as in electricity #0124 Jynx #0126 Magmar
