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.
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
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
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Onix builds →Dig 2x60-71% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Geodude builds →Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x81-96% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Wooper builds →Dig 2x60-71% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 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% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x81-97% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x59-70% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
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% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x78-94% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Dig 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
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% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x78-94% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Dig 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
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% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electabuzz View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x78-94% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
 Swinub IceGround | D | |
In Gold & Silver, 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% | ||
Gold & Silver 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, Karate Chop, Meditate and 1 more.
Gold & Silver 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 Karate Chop. That's 4 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 Gold & Silver
Elekid doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Electabuzz starts at the nursery. Catch Electabuzz first, breed for Elekid, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Electabuzz in Gold & Silver
The path to Electabuzz starts with Elekid at Lv. 15-17 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Elekid from ElectabuzzBreed from Electabuzz at the Day Care.
Step 2Electabuzz ✓Route 10GoldGrass Lv.15-17 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 10SilverGrass Lv.15-17 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 10GoldGrass Lv.15 Route5%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 10SilverGrass Lv.15 Route5%EarlyMorning/nightor 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 Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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