In Emerald, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Emerald's meta. Explosion with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Electrode weak to?

In Emerald, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Electrode. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Electrode's base 140 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

What is the best ability for Electrode?

Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. That's the one you want on Electrode. Aftermath is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Static works too if your team needs something different.

What role does Electrode play in battle?

Electrode is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 140 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.

What are the best moves for Electrode?

In Emerald, run Explosion, Raindance, Thunderbolt, and Thunder on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 21% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.

Electrode - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Pivot

CTier

140Speed · Extreme

Stats & Training

The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Attack's dead weight. But this Ball Pokemon still yields 2 Speed EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack50

Defense70

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def80

Speed140

Total480

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight66.6 kg

Base XP172

Abilities

Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

StaticTop Pick

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

AftermathHANot in game

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.

Emerald

Electrode Weakness

Ground moves hit Electrode for super-effective damage. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Electrode's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.

Electrode Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Flying, Steel

Type ChartGood

1Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score+1

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground

½xResist

Electric Flying Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Water Flying

How to Beat Electrode in Emerald (Best Counters)

Geodude RockGround	C
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Electrode Dig 2x 76-90% View Geodude builds →
Trapinch Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Sand TombLv. 25 Damage vs Electrode Dig 2x 91-107%KO Sand Tomb 2x 40-48% View Trapinch builds →
Numel FireGround	D
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Electrode Dig 2x 61-72% View Numel builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Electrode Dig 2x 72-86% View Sandshrew builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapLv. 7 Damage vs Electrode Dig 2x 49-59% Mud-Slap 2x 14-17% View Baltoy builds →

Emerald Evolution

Electrode is what Voltorb becomes. Breed it for Voltorb eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Voltorb pushed Electrode to 480 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#100Voltorb

Level 30

#101Electrode

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Voltorb

Electric

Electrode

Electric

60+20

ATK

50+20

DEF

70+20

SP.ATK

80+25

SP.DEF

80+25

SPE

100

150+50

BST

330C-Tier

490C-Tier+160

ROLE

Pivot

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Challenging

Electrode is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Voltorb eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

Genderless

Ditto only

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Emerald Electrode Best Moveset

This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Static supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Electrode doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Normal coverage backing it up.

Best Build

Solid pick

Special Sweeper

Ability

Static

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Electrode

Timid+SPE

Electrode best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

Spe

Special Sweeper Moveset

ExplosionCoverage
Rain Dance
ThunderboltSTAB
ThunderSTAB

Recommended Teammates

DugtrioGood

KingdraDecent

HeracrossDecent

Moves

The level-up pool tells the story here. Electrode learns Self-Destruct and Explosion naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Rock coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Charge

———20Electric

Lv 1

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 1

Sonic Boom

——9020Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 8

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 15

Sonic Boom

——9020Normal

Lv 21

Spark

D6510020Electric

Lv 27

Self-Destruct

C2001005Normal

Lv 34

Rollout

—309020Rock

Lv 41

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 48

Swift

—60—20Normal

Lv 54

Explosion

S2501005Normal

Lv 59

Mirror Coat-5

——10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

HM05

Flash

——7020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

A——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM34

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

TM12

Taunt

A—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

A1207010Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

A9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

D—10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Electrode doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Tutor

Explosion

S2501005Normal

Tutor

Mimic

———10Normal

Tutor

Rollout

—309020Rock

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Substitute

C——10Normal

Tutor

Swagger

——9015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Thunder Wave

A—10020Electric

How to Get Electrode in Emerald

You'll want mid-game access before hunting Electrode. Low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.

Where To Catch Electrode in Emerald

The path to Electrode starts with Voltorb at Lv. 22-30 via walking and fixed encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Voltorb
New Mauville - Entrance
Grass Lv.22-26 Power-plant
50%Mid
New Mauville - Inside
Grass Lv.22-26 Power-plant
49%Mid
Train until Level 30
Step 2Electrode ✓
New Mauville - Inside
Grass Lv.26 Power-plant
1%Mid
Team Magma/Aqua Hideout
Interact with Pokemon Lv.30 Volcano
LimitedMid
or evolve from Voltorb (Step 1)

Electrode Guide

In Emerald, Electrode works as a pivot with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Emerald's meta. Explosion with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Electrode. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Electrode's base 140 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. That's the one you want on Electrode. Aftermath is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Static works too if your team needs something different.
Electrode is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 140 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Emerald, run Explosion, Raindance, Thunderbolt, and Thunder on Electrode. Explosion is the most common pick at 21% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

Available since Red & Blue, Electrode appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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TM Move Moves DigTM28 Damage vs Electrode Dig 2x 74-87% View Sandshrew builds →

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Phanpy Ground	D
TM Move Moves EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Electrode Earthquake 2x 78-93% View Phanpy builds →
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Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Electrode Earthquake 2x 78-93% Dig 2x 62-74% View Numel builds →
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