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 stat exp per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-39% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x91-107%KO Mud-Slap 2x25-30% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x101-120%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x91-108%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Dig 2x60-72% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Dig 2x64-76% Bone Club 2x53-64% Bonemerang 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Geodude builds →Dig 2x88-104%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x84-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x90-107%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-30% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Dig 2x99-117%KO Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Dig 2x59-70% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Dig 2x62-73% Bone Club 2x50-60% Bonemerang 2x39-47% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x81-97% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Dig 2x92-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Dig 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Dig 2x60-71% Bone Club 2x48-58% Bonemerang 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x18-23% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x78-94% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Dig 2x92-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Dig 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Dig 2x60-71% Bone Club 2x48-58% Bonemerang 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x18-23% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x78-94% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Graveler builds →Dig 2x92-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Dig 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Cubone builds →Dig 2x60-71% Bone Club 2x48-58% Bonemerang 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x18-23% | ||
In Crystal, Golem can KO Electabuzz with Earthquake (146-173%).
 Golem RockGround | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Golem builds →Earthquake 2x146-173%KO Explosion121-143%KO Rapid Spin25-29% | ||
Crystal 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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Karate Chop and 2 more.
Crystal Electabuzz Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Cross Chop
- Thunder
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Electabuzz misses out on Barrier and Cross Chop. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Zap Cannon and Thunder, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electabuzz in Crystal
Electabuzz sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Crystal
To get Electabuzz, start by catching Elekid through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 5-18. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ElekidRoute 34Gift from NPC Lv.5 RouteCommonEarlyHatch Odd Egg (random)
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Route 10Grass Lv.16 Route5%MidMorning/nightRoute 10Grass Lv.18 Route5%MidDayor 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 Crystal, 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 Crystal, 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.
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.
In Crystal, For a casual playthrough, Electabuzz works as a placeholder. Electric coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Electivire. That's where the stats start mattering.
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