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.
It pushes the tips of its tails against its foes and then lets loose a high-voltage current. Its foes are burned to a crisp in an instant.
When it gets excited, it thumps its chest. With every thud, thunder roars and electric sparks shower all around.
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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x79-94% Sand Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Land's Wrath 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x64-76% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x121-142%KO Dig 2x97-114%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% Sand Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Earth Power 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x64-76% Sand Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO High Horsepower 2x121-142%KO Bulldoze 2x78-92% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Electivire for 54-64%. Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 127-150%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt30-36% Volt Switch24-28% Dazzling Gleam54-64% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Rapid Spin21-25% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Electivire Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Electivire builds around Air Balloon for temporary Ground immunity, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max Attack without Speed EVs. Motordrive does its job quietly.
Best Build
Electivire best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Barrier and Cross Chop aren't available any other way for Electivire, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electivire in Sun & Moon
The chain to Electivire requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Elekid at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Electivire in Sun & Moon
To get Electivire, start by catching Elekid through walking encounters at Lv. 26-29. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ElekidBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 Cave10%MidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 Cave10%MidRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 CaveMidSOS from ElekidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 CaveMidSOS from ElekidRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from ElekidRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from Elekidor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Electivire C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Thunderpunch with Air Balloon is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 physical attacker with base 123 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Electivire: 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
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