Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Electabuzz's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch.
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.
Electabuzz Weakness
Ground moves hit Electabuzz for super-effective damage. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Electabuzz's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x138-163%KO Mud Bomb 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x84-99% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x153-180%KO High Horsepower 2x146-171%KO Bulldoze 2x93-109%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x85-101%KO Bulldoze 2x61-73% Sand Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Earth Power 2x51-60% Dig 2x101-120%KO Mud Bomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Marowak builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x80-94% Bone Club 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x65-77% Bonemerang 2x54-64% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swampert can KO Electabuzz with Earthquake (130-152%).
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x130-152%KO Scald21-25% Waterfall52-61% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb28-33% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Electabuzz connects Elekid to Electivire in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+30 from Elekid). The final form adds another 50 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Electabuzz to get Elekid eggs using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Electabuzz Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Electabuzz's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Static adds passive value. Electroweb gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Electabuzz best EVs are Defense and Attack
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Electroweb
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Electabuzz's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Zap Cannon and Thunder gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Electabuzz appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electabuzz. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-32 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElekidMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 Route10%MidMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 Route10%MidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Cave10%MidBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Cave10%Mid
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Mount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidSOS from ElekidMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidSOS from ElekidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidSOS from ElekidBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidSOS from Elekidor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Electabuzz Guide
At 490 BST, Electabuzz is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Electivire before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Electabuzz. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Electabuzz's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Elekid evolves into Electabuzz at level 30. Electabuzz evolves into Electivire while holding a Electirizer. Electabuzz is a middle-stage evolution in the Elekid line.
Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Electabuzz. Vital Spirit is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Electabuzz is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Electabuzz appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Electabuzz have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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