In Legends: Z-A, 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.

What is Eelektrik weak to?

In Legends: Z-A, 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.

How do you evolve Eelektrik?

In Legends: Z-A, 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.

What is the best ability for Eelektrik?

In Legends: Z-A, Run Levitate on Eelektrik. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.

What role does Eelektrik play in battle?

In Legends: Z-A, 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.

Eelektrik - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Trick Room

DTier

40Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack85

Defense70

Sp. Atk75

Sp. Def70

Speed40

Total405

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight22.0 kg

Base XP142

Abilities

LevitateTop Pick

Evades ground moves.

Levitate grants Ground immunity

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

No Legends Z A entries available

They coil around foes and shock them with electricity-generating organs that seem simply to be circular patterns.

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.

Eelektrik Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Eelektrik in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)

Garchomp DragonGround	S
Ground is super effective against EelektrikView Garchomp →
Krookodile GroundDark	A
Ground is super effective against EelektrikView Krookodile →

Legends: Z-A 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

3 Forms

#602Tynamo

Level 39

#603Eelektrik

Thunder Stone

#604Eelektross

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Tynamo

Electric

Eelektrik

Electric

Eelektross

Electric

65+30

85+20

ATK

85+30

115+30

DEF

70+30

80+10

SP.ATK

75+30

105+30

SP.DEF

70+30

80+10

SPE

40-20

50+10

BST

275D-Tier

405D-Tier+130

515B-Tier+110

ROLE

Balanced

Trick Room

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Eelektrik Best Moveset

Eviolite turns Eelektrik into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Levitate and Sassy nature stack with max HP and Sp. Def EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Levitate

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Eelektrik

Sassy+SPD

Eelektrik best EVs are Sp. Def and HP

EVs

Atk

SpA

SpD

Pivot Moveset

Knock Off
U Turn
CoilSetup
Zap CannonSTAB

Recommended Teammates

FalinksGood

Moves

Eelektrik develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Thunderbolt show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 1

Spark

C6510020Electric

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Thunder Wave

S—9020Electric

Lv 18

Take Down

C908520Normal

Lv 29

Discharge

C8010015Electric

Lv 33

Eerie Impulse

C—10015Electric

Lv 39

Charge

C——20Electric

Lv 44

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

Lv 46

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

Lv 48

Zap Cannon

A120505Electric

Lv 50

Super Fang

S—9010Normal

TM Moves

TM112

Acid Spray

S4010020Poison

TM33

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM130

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM25

Crunch

C8010015Dark

TM39

Discharge

C8010015Electric

TM35

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM109

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM84

Flash Cannon

S8010010Steel

TM42

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM85

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM106

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM21

Thunder Fang

S659515Electric

TM08

Thunder Wave

S—9020Electric

TM67

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TM82

U-turn

S7010020Bug

TM66

Volt Switch

S7010020Electric

TM86

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Eelektrik doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Eelektrik can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Eelektrik in Legends: Z-A

No wild encounters for Eelektrik in Legends: Z-A. Bring Tynamo over from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Eelektrik in Legends: Z-A

Step 1Obtain Tynamo
Catch in the wild in:
ScarletOverworld · South Province (Area Four)
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Black Black 2 Omega Ruby
Train until Level 39
Step 2Eelektrik ✓

Eelektrik Guide

In Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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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