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.
It stores electricity in its fur. It gives off sparks from all over its body in seasons when the air is dry.
It stores electricity in its fur. It gives off sparks from all over its body in seasons when the air is dry.
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gliscor can KO Electrike with Earthquake (191-225%).
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x191-225%KO Ice Fang41-49% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against ElectrikeView Garchomp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Crunch, Curse, Discharge and 7 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Electrike Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without breeding, Electrike misses out on Crunch and Curse. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Thunder and Thunderbolt, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Electrike in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Electrike in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Electrike is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Also found in:
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver. 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