Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Thunderbolt Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 3 Attack EVs per KO.
The instant it presses the tips of its tails onto an opponent, it sends over 20,000 volts of electricity into the foe.
The instant it presses the tips of its tails onto an opponent, it sends over 20,000 volts of electricity into the foe.
Electivire Weakness
Type-wise, Electivire takes extra damage from Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Motor Drive grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Electivire 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 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Electivire with Earthquake (161-190%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO Rapid Spin27-32% Rock Slide40-47% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Getting Electivire requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Elekid. Breed this form to get Elekid eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Elekid), and Electivire peaks at 540 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Electivire to get Elekid eggs using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Electivire Best Moveset
The moveset leans on Fire and Ground coverage to catch would-be counters. Life Orb means extra damage on every hit for a health trade for Electivire, and spread EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Motordrive fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Electivire best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Flamethrower
- Earthquake
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Electivire threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Thunder and Thunderbolt and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electivire in Black 2 & White 2
Electivire's 3-stage chain starts with Elekid, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Electivire in Black 2 & White 2
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electivire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-13 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElekidVirbank Complex - InsideGrass Lv.10-12 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - InsideGrass Lv.11-13 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyDouble grassVirbank Complex - OutsideGrass Lv.10-11 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAny
Step 2Evolve into Electabuzz
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Electivire C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Icepunch with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Electivire's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Motor Drive is the go-to ability for Electivire. It absorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage. Its hidden ability Vital Spirit can work in specific setups.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Electivire is a mixed attacker with base 123 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Icepunch, Flamethrower, Earthquake, and Thunderpunch. Icepunch leads at 23% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Obtainable through a trade evolution, Electivire appears in 13 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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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 4DPDebut
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