Is Eelektrik Good in X & Y Playthrough?
Tynamo evolves at level 39. Electric with AbilityLevitate. Thunder Stone for Eelektross.
Tynamo has the type edge here and should clean up Viola's team.
Grant's typing presses Tynamo's defenses.
Tynamo trades roughly evenly with Korrina's team.
Ramos's team hits Tynamo's weaknesses hard.
Clemont's typing presses Tynamo's defenses.
Eelektrik trades roughly evenly with Valerie's team.
Eelektrik has the type edge here and should clean up Olympia's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Wulfric's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Malva's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Wikstrom's team.
Drasna's typing presses Eelektross's defenses.
Eelektross has the type edge here and should clean up Siebold's team.
Eelektross trades roughly evenly with Diantha's team.
Eelektrik cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 39.
You can pick up the Thunder Stone in Route 10. 1 other location is also available.
How to Get Eelektrik in X & Y
Eelektrik can't be caught in X & Y. Transfer Tynamo from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Eelektrik in XY
Step 1Obtain TynamoBREEDINGAvailableLeave Eelektrik with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tynamo egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Seaside Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Eelektrik ✓
Step 3Evolve into Eelektross
Eelektrik Weakness
Eelektrik's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Eelektrik Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Eelektrik
In X & Y, Garchomp can KO Eelektrik with Earthquake (88-104%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eelektrik View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO | ||
Eelektrik Evolutions
Eelektrik is partway through a three-stage line between Tynamo and Eelektross. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+30 from Tynamo). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Eelektrik to get Tynamo eggs easily using 49 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
XY Eelektrik Best Moveset
Electric with AbilityLevitate and zero type weaknesses (Fairy didn't add one). 85 Attack fires from either side. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. The moveset maintained its unique zero-weakness profile. Eelektross adds power.
Best Build
Eelektrik best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Coil
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Eelektrik develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Thunderbolt and Wild Charge show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It wraps itself around its prey and paralyzes it with electricity from the round spots on its sides. Then it chomps.
These Pokémon have a big appetite. When they spot their prey, they attack it and paralyze it with electricity.
Eelektrik X & Y Guide
In X & Y, Eelektrik isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Eelektross to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In X & Y, watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Eelektrik. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 40 Speed, Eelektrik won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In X & Y, Run Levitate on Eelektrik. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In X & Y, Eelektrik fills the trick room role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In X & Y, Eelektrik does the job early-game if you need a Electric type on your team. Evolve it into Eelektross before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Eelektrik has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves