*Electrike shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Jolteon}}. They are both known as Lightning Pokémon.
*Electrike shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Jolteon}}. They are both known as Lightning Pokémon.
*Electrike's shiny form's colors resemble its evolution, {{p|Manectric}}'s colors.
*Electrike's shiny sprite's color may also be noted to be very similar to its evolution, {{p|Manectric}}'s normal form's color tone.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Electrike appears to be based on some kind of {{wp|canine}}. It may also based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''{{wp|Raijū}}'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals.
Electrike appears to be based on some kind of {{wp|canine}}. It may also based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''{{wp|Raijū}}'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals.
Electrike are small, green, dog-like Pokémon with yellow markings. Four fangs are discernible when their mouth is open, with two on the upper jaw and two on the lower. Electrike have a small pointed yellow-tipped tail, and as its hind legs have spikes on the heels, in certain positions it gives the appearance of Electrike possessing three tails. Its forelegs and chin also have spiky extensions, but their most distinctive feature would be their large head crest, which has angular lightning-like patterning on the sides, with a continuation of the yellow coloration down their snout. Electrike’s additional yellow coloration would include the stripe down its back, its half moon-shaped paw pads on its forefeet and its circular paw pads on its hind feet.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
The electricity found in Electrike's body is obtained from the friction that occurs when it runs at incredible speeds. It is stored in its fur, and can be released at the Pokémon's will. This allows it to use moves like Spark from the static electricity found in its fur, which also activates one of its abilities, Static. It can also learn to wield a Flamethrower attack.
Behavior
Electrike is a Pokémon with an affinity to movement and agility. It is affected by weather, letting out sparks whenever a storm approaches. Its body will also blaze with showers of sparks in seasons of especially arid air.
As Electrike stores electricity in its fur, it is advisable it brush it frequently. When grooming Electrike, one should not use a metal brush, as the metal will conduct the electrical charge in the fur and subsequently shock the handler. Like other Pokémon in the possession of Trainers, Electrike are depicted to enjoy being brushed, with the proper techniques in mind.
Electrike first appeared in Watt's with Wattson?. After Wattson was easily defeated by Ash Ketchum during the Gym Match, Wattson needed some time alone. During this, an Electrike came to comfort the Mauville CityGym Leader. Wattson decided to keep the electrical canine as one of his own Pokémon.
Electrike also appeared in The Electrike Company! under the ownership of Jaco. Though Jaco thought that Electrike wasn't that strong and wouldn't pass a test, Ash and friends helped Electrike control its power, resulting in it evolving into a Manectric.
Electrike stores electricity in its long body hair. This Pokémon stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance.
Electrike runs faster than the human eye can follow. The friction from running is converted into electricity, which is then stored in this Pokémon's fur.
It generates electricity using friction from the atmosphere. In seasons with especially arid air, its entire body blazes with violent showers of sparks.
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Electrike shares the same species name with Jolteon. They are both known as Lightning Pokémon.
Electrike's shiny sprite's color may also be noted to be very similar to its evolution, Manectric's normal form's color tone.
Origin
Electrike appears to be based on some kind of canine. It may also based on a demon of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 Raijū, an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals.
Name origin
Electrike's name may be a combination of electric and strike, or "trike".
Rakurai literally means 落雷, bolt of lightning.
In other languages
French: Dynavolt - Comes from dynamo, an electrical generator, and volt, the unit for electrical potential and electromotive force.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Electrike images on Bulbagarden Archives.
