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.
Its evolution was induced by an unusual item, and its electrical output rises along with its heart rate. From its tails, it can unleash an electric current measuring 20,000 volts.
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 | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Garchomp builds →Earth Power 2x66-78% Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x79-94% Sand Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Earth Power 2x51-60% Stomping Tantrum 2x87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x121-142%KO Earth Power 2x57-68% Dig 2x97-114%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Earth Power 2x59-70% Dig 2x93-110%KO Bulldoze 2x71-84% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Toedscruel builds →Earth Power 2x66-78% Mud Shot 2x42-50% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn25-29% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Zapdos builds →Hurricane28-33% Volt Switch18-21% Heat Wave33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidvoice ItemThroat Spray NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Primarina builds →Moonblast66-77% Dazzling Gleam55-65% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 50 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Electivire Best Moveset
Click Volt Switch, bring in a teammate, repeat. Electivire's pivot game is backed by Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Attack and Speed EVs. Motordrive works in the background while Ground coverage covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Electivire best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Supercell Slam
- Earthquake
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Supercell Slam
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
- Trailblaze
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Supercell Slam
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Supercell Slam
- Knock Off
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Follow Me
- Ice Punch
- Supercell Slam
Moves
TMs carry this one. Electivire learns Thunder and Supercell Slam 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 Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Electivire in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Elekid over from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Electivire in Scarlet & Violet
Step 2Evolve into Electabuzz
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Electivire B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Icepunch with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Icepunch, Supercellslam, Earthquake, and Volt Switch. Icepunch leads at 16% 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.
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