Stats & Training
Eelektrik's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They coil around foes and shock them with electricity-generating organs that seem simply to be circular patterns.
These Pokémon have a big appetite. When they spot their prey, they attack it and paralyze it with electricity.
Eelektrik Weakness
Eelektrik's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Garchomp can KO Eelektrik with Earthquake (163-192%). Gliscor threatens a KO with Earthquake (102-121%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eelektrik View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x163-192%KO Outrage97-114%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Eelektrik View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x102-121%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
Eelektrik is partway through a three-stage line between Tynamo and Eelektross. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+30 from Tynamo). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Eelektrik to get Tynamo eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Black & White Eelektrik Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Eelektrik develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Thunderbolt and Wild Charge show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Eelektrik in Black & White
Eelektrik doesn't appear wild. Catch Tynamo instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 39 to get Eelektrik. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Eelektrik in Black & White
The path to Eelektrik starts with Tynamo at Lv. 27+ via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TynamoChargestone Cave - B2FWhiteGrass Lv.27 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FBlackGrass Lv.27 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FBlackGrass Lv.27 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FWhiteGrass Lv.27 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FBlackGrass Lv.27 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FWhiteGrass Lv.27 CaveRareMidAny
Step 2Eelektrik ✓
Eelektrik Guide
In Black & White, Eelektrik isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Eelektross to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black & White, watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Eelektrik. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 40 Speed, Eelektrik won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Black & White, Tynamo evolves into Eelektrik at level 39. Eelektrik evolves into Eelektross using a Thunder Stone. Eelektrik is a middle-stage evolution in the Tynamo line.
In Black & White, Run Levitate on Eelektrik. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Black & White, Eelektrik fills the trick room role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Eelektrik has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves