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.
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)
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x156-185%KO Dig 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x188-222%KO Dig 2x149-177%KO | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x111-132%KO Dig 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x170-201%KO Dig 2x140-164%KO | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x163-192%KO Dig 2x129-153%KO Mud Bomb 2x116-137%KO Mud-Slap 2x38-46% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x166-196%KO Dig 2x135-160%KO Mud Bomb 2x88-104%KO Mud Shot 2x77-91% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Dig 2x122-143%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x183-215%KO Dig 2x147-173%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x104-124%KO Dig 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x166-196%KO Dig 2x135-159%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x163-193%KO Dig 2x133-156%KO Mud Bomb 2x116-138%KO Mud-Slap 2x39-46% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x166-196%KO Dig 2x135-159%KO Mud Bomb 2x91-107%KO Mud Shot 2x74-89% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x153-181%KO Dig 2x121-144%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x182-214%KO Dig 2x145-171%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO Dig 2x139-164%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x170-201%KO Dig 2x137-162%KO Mud Bomb 2x122-143%KO Mud-Slap 2x39-47% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x175-206%KO Dig 2x139-164%KO Mud Bomb 2x93-110%KO Mud Shot 2x79-94% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x157-185%KO Dig 2x126-149%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Electrike View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x190-224%KO Dig 2x152-180%KO | ||
In Platinum, 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 → | ||
Platinum 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 6 more to offspring.
Platinum Electrike Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Without breeding, Electrike misses out on Crunch and Curse. That's 9 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
Platinum Electrike Locations
Electrike is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 1 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Electrike in Platinum
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 Platinum, 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 Platinum. 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