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 grips its tail, which spews electricity, and then beats down opponents with the power of its electrified fist.
A single Electivire can provide enough electricity for all the buildings in a big city for a year.
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% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Mud Bomb 2x51-60% Bulldoze 2x69-82% Mud Shot 2x44-52% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Earth Power 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x78-92% Mud Shot 2x56-66% | ||
 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% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electivire View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Electivire, start by catching Elekid through walking encounters at Lv. 27-32. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ElekidMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 Route10%MidMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 Route10%MidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Cave10%MidBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Cave10%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve ElectabuzzMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidSOS from ElekidMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidSOS from ElekidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidSOS from ElekidBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidSOS from Elekidor evolve from Elekid (Step 1)
Step 3Electivire ✓
Electivire Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Electivire C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Thunderpunch with Air Balloon is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
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