Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Elekid's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 1 Speed EV per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
Elekid Weakness
Elekid's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Elekid's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| 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)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x74-88% Bonemerang 2x57-67% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x174-205%KO Dig 2x141-166%KO Mud Bomb 2x74-87% Mud Shot 2x63-75% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x157-186%KO Dig 2x126-150%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x191-225%KO Dig 2x154-182%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x111-130%KO Dig 2x89-107%KO | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x172-202%KO Dig 2x137-162%KO Mud Bomb 2x71-84% Mud Shot 2x60-71% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x157-185%KO Dig 2x126-148%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x189-222%KO Dig 2x152-179%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x89-104%KO | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x170-200%KO Dig 2x138-163%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Dig 2x132-156%KO Mud Bomb 2x90-106%KO Mud-Slap 2x31-38% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x170-200%KO Dig 2x138-163%KO Mud Bomb 2x71-84% Mud Shot 2x60-72% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x153-181%KO Dig 2x124-147%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x185-219%KO Dig 2x151-178%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Dig 2x134-159%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x162-191%KO Dig 2x132-156%KO Mud Bomb 2x89-106%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-35% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Dig 2x134-159%KO Mud Bomb 2x70-82% Mud Shot 2x60-71% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Dig 2x122-144%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x182-215%KO Dig 2x147-174%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x173-204%KO Dig 2x138-163%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Dig 2x136-160%KO Mud Bomb 2x92-109%KO Mud-Slap 2x30-36% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x173-204%KO Dig 2x138-163%KO Mud Bomb 2x72-85% Mud Shot 2x61-72% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x156-184%KO Dig 2x125-147%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x189-222%KO Dig 2x151-178%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Gliscor can KO Elekid with Earthquake (193-227%).
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Elekid View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x193-227%KO Ice Fang42-49% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Elekid starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Electabuzz at level 30. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Elekid. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Diamond & Pearl Elekid Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Barrier and Cross Chop from the egg pool give Elekid something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and Normal and Fighting coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Elekid Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Elekid in early-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Elekid in Diamond & Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Elekid. 4 walking spots at Lv. 9-10 spread across Diamond and Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Elekid Guide
Electabuzz at level 30 is the mid-stage. Push through to Electivire while holding a Electirizer for the final form. 360 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 30 gets you Electabuzz. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can find Elekid in Diamond & Pearl. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.
Yes, Elekid is in Diamond & Pearl. It shows up in 18 games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Elekid appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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