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 amount of electrical energy this Pokémon produces is proportional to the rate of its pulse. The voltage jumps while Electivire is battling.
In terms of electrical-energy output, Electivire is one of the best among all Electric Pokémon. It discharges high-voltage currents from its tails.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Electivire with Earthquake (119-140%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO Rapid Spin20-24% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Sword & Shield Electivire Best Moveset
Click Volt Switch, bring in a teammate, repeat. Electivire's pivot game is backed by Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed and spread EVs. Motordrive works in the background while Ground coverage covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Electivire best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Darkest Lariat
- Rock Tomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Discharge
- Thunder Wave
- Earthquake
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Electivire learns Thunder and Thunderbolt naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Electivire in Sword & Shield
Electivire's 3-stage chain starts with Elekid, which appears at decent 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 Sword & Shield
Elekid is your first catch on the way to Electivire. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ElekidFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6515%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6515%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Electivire C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Icepunch with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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