Stats & Training
Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Eelektross's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They crawl out of the ocean using their arms. They will attack prey on shore and immediately drag it into the ocean.
With their sucker mouths, they suck in prey. Then they use their fangs to shock the prey with electricity.
Eelektross Weakness
Eelektross is weak to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 85 HP and balanced defenses, Eelektross can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| 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, Excadrill can KO Eelektross with Earthquake (109-128%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Rapid Spin18-22% Rock Slide27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Politoed builds →Scald25-30% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Getting Eelektross requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Tynamo. Breed this form to get Tynamo eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Tynamo), and Eelektross peaks at 515 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Eelektross to get Tynamo eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Black & White Eelektross Best Moveset
Eelektross keeps momentum with Volt Switch, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fire coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Eelektross best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Giga Drain
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Flamethrower and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Eelektross also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Eelektross in Black & White
Eelektross doesn't appear wild. Catch Tynamo instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Eelektross. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Eelektross in Black & White
The path to Eelektross 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 2Evolve into Eelektrik
Step 3Eelektross ✓
Eelektross Guide
In Black & White, Levitate changes the entire equation for Eelektross. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Flamethrower with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, Eelektross's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Levitate is what you want on Eelektross. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Eelektross is a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Eelektross: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Eelektross joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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