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.
It latches on to prey with its sucker mouth, sinking in its fangs and shocking the prey with powerful 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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x65-77% Sand Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x94-111%KO Mud Bomb 2x51-60% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Mud Shot 2x43-51% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x86-101%KO Land's Wrath 2x78-92% Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x53-62% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x92-109%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x86-101%KO Earth Power 2x65-77% Bulldoze 2x53-62% Sand Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swampert can KO Eelektross with Earthquake (134-158%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (109-128%).
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x134-158%KO Scald18-21% Waterfall54-63% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eelektross View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Rapid Spin18-22% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Eelektross Best Moveset
Eelektross keeps momentum with Volt Switch, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, flexible EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fire coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Eelektross best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Flamethrower
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Volt Switch
- Acid Spray
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Thrash and Zap Cannon bring the raw damage. But Eelektross also picks up coverage across 12 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Eelektross in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates for Eelektross across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Eelektross Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Levitate changes the entire equation for Eelektross. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Giga Drain with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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