Stats & Training
Electrike's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
Using electricity stored in its fur, it stimulates its muscles to heighten its reaction speed.
Using electricity stored in its fur, it stimulates its muscles to heighten its reaction speed.
Electrike Weakness
Ground moves hit Electrike for super-effective damage. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| 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, Garchomp can KO Electrike with Earthquake (301-354%). Gliscor threatens a KO with Earthquake (190-224%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x301-354%KO Outrage181-212%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x190-224%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Electrike evolves into Manectric. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Electrike. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Electrike easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Crunch, Curse, Discharge and 10 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Electrike Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without breeding, Electrike misses out on Crunch and Curse. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Wild Charge, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electrike in Black 2 & White 2
Electrike Guide
Get Electrike to Manectric at level 26. At 295 BST, Electrike is just the starting point.
Level 26 gets you Manectric. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Black 2 & White 2, Electrike does the job early-game if you need a Electric type on your team. Evolve it into Manectric before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Electrike in Black 2 & White 2. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Electrike first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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