Electrode (Pokémon)

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Electrode マルマイン Marumine #101 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Soundproof or Static Cacophony Cacophony Aftermath Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Electrode 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 146.8 lbs. 66.6 kg Electrode 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 150 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 168 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Electrode 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Electrode (Japanese: マルマイン Marumine) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Voltorb starting at level 30.

Biology

Electrode is a round Pokémon resembling a reverse-colored Poké Ball with a mouth and eyes. Its top half is white, while its lower half is red. For this reason, many Trainers try to pick it up, mistaking it for an item. The Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards depict Electrode as hollow. Many know it by the nickname "Bomb Ball."

Electrode tends to live in power plants where fresh electricity is being generated, which it consumes. As a result, it often causes blackouts. The more electric energy Electrode consumes, the faster it moves. Electrode explodes in response to even the smallest stimulation, simply to entertain itself, or because it has taken in too much electricity. When full of stored electricity, it has been known to drift with the wind.

In the anime

Electrode in the anime

Major appearances

An Electrode under the ownership of the Navel Island Gym Leader Danny appeared in Navel Maneuvers. It reappeared in a flashback in A Way Off Day Off and in another flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

Electrode's appeared during The Underground Round Up. A town was over-populated with these Bomb-Ball Pokémon and a man named Poncho had a job of removing them.

Multiple Electrode were used as security measures for an electric company in Current Events.

In What You Seed is What You Get, an Electrode owned by Natasha that was painted like a watermelon was guarding a patch of watermelons.

In Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend, Spoink thought that an Electrode was a pearl. When the group tried to take it off its head, it exploded.

In Pinch Healing!, Jessie unintentionally and indirectly caused an Electrode to fall and explode on a bus that a Poké-sitter was driving.

Minor appearances

Electrode's first appearance was during The Flame Pokémon-athon. It was used in a Pokémon Race.

An Electrode appeared in a flashback in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion.

When Team Rocket was trying to infiltrate Professor Oak's lab in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, they fell into a pit of Electrode.

In Pikachu's Vacation, an Electrode's explosion signaled the start of a swimming race between Ash's Squirtle and a Marill.

An Electrode was part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

An Electrode appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in Bonitaville's Pokémon Beauty Contest.

An Electrode also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes.

Several Electrode were among the Electric-type Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using in The Legend of Thunder!.

Multiple Electrode appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

Two Electrode made brief cameo appearances in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

An Electrode appeared as a mask for the festival in Capacia Island UFO!.

An Electrode appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

A Trainer's Electrode appeared in Summer of Discovery!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP114 Electrode Ash's Pokédex Electrode, the evolved form of Voltorb. Highly concentrated electric energy causes this Pokémon to explode unpredictably. Also known as the Bomb-ball.

In the manga

Electrode in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Electrode makes a cameo aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as one of Lt. Surge's Pokémon ready to attack Red. Lt. Surge also possesses a cannon capable of firing Electrode at high speeds to attack, supplied by Team Rocket technology in Go for the Golbat. Since the disbandment of Team Rocket in The Legend, Lt. Surge is technically no longer a member, and it is unconfirmed if he still possesses the weaponry.

Ken of the Team Rocket Elite Trio used an Electrode along with its devolved form, Voltorb, to attack Yellow in The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually).

A Team Rocket Grunt in Johto owns an Eletrode in Sneasel Sneak Attack.

A drawing of an Electrode appeared on a store in Violet City's Famous Rice-Cake store in Number One Donphan.

Eusine, as seen in Jumping Jumpluff, possesses an Electrode as well, allowing him to travel over large distances by riding it. Eusine's Electrode apparently uses electric charges to suspend itself in mid-air.

In The Last Battle XIII an Electrode was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

The author, Hidenori Kusaka, used an Electrode in Volume 4 (JP version) as self-portrait, continuing to do so ever since. Before that, he always depicted himself as a regular man.

Wattson's Electrode was only seen in the Power Plant located in New Mauville.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black owns an Electrode as seen in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket which he took it from Team Rocket.

Eusine also has an Electrode in the manga.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Lt. Surge's Voltorb battled against Clefairy and evolved into Electrode the same match.

Electrode also appeared in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon under the ownership of Giovanni. Multiple of them appeared in Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Electrode (TCG)

Other appearances

An Electrode in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros./Melee/Brawl/3DS

In the original Smash Bros. Electrode would appear from the doorway atop the Silph Co. building on the Saffron City stage and use Explosion, damaging any players near it. In the sequels, it would be released randomly from a Poké Ball. When released, Electrode will pause for a few seconds before using Explosion. It can be picked up and thrown, though this is risky as Electrode will hurt everyone near it, including the player who threw the Poké Ball. Electrode functions in Brawl in much the same way as in Melee, however, sometimes, it will fail to explode. Other times, Electrode will merely pretend to fail to explode, then explode suddenly after a few seconds. Electrode appears in the 3DS version, functioning the same as in Brawl.

Melee trophy information

Electrode, an electric Ball Pokémon, is the evolved form of Voltorb. It has the tendency to explode with even the slightest provocation, which has earned it the nickname "Wrecking Ball." Electrode is the quickest Pokémon found to date, and its distinctive white-over-red coloring is the opposite of Voltorb's.

Brawl trophy information

"A Ball Pokémon. The more electricity stored in its body, the quicker it moves. One danger of storing that much electricity is the slightest stimulus may cause it to explode. Moves it specializes in are Selfdestruct and Explosion. Its love of electricity cause it to gather near power plants."

3DS trophy information

NA: An Electric-type Pokémon that stores energy inside its body. Nicknamed "the Bomb Ball" by some, the slightest shock risks setting this Pokémon off. If you're feeling brave, you can throw Electrode at your foes before it detonates. Handle with care, or it'll go off in your hands instead!

PAL: This Electric-type Pokémon stores huge amounts of electricity in its body. It is also known as the Bomb Ball due to the fact that even the lightest touch can make it blow up. Sometimes it takes a little while for Electrode to use its Explosion attack, so you might have enough time to throw it in someone else's direction! Feeling brave?

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation. Blue Yellow Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion. Stadium Stores enormous amounts of electricity within its body and explodes with the slightest provocation. Extremely dangerous.

Generation II Gold It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding. Silver It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode. Crystal The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode. Stadium 2 It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.

Generation III Ruby Electrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity. Sapphire One of Electrode's characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical Pokémon that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated. Emerald They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities. FireRed It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball." LeafGreen It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.

Generation IV Diamond It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding. SoulSilver It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.

Generation V Black It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity. White Black 2 It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity. White 2

Generation VI X It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball." Y It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Power Plant (Two) Cerulean Cave Trade Raichu on Cinnabar Island Blue (Japan) Power Plant (Two) Cerulean Cave Yellow Power Plant (Two)

Generation II Gold Silver Team Rocket HQ Crystal Team Rocket HQ

Generation III Ruby New Mauville Magma Hideout (Two) Sapphire New Mauville Aqua Hideout (Two) Emerald New Mauville Aqua Hideout (Two) FireRed LeafGreen Power Plant (Two) Cerulean Cave Trade Raichu on Cinnabar Island Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Voltorb

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Voltorb Platinum Evolve Voltorb HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket HQ (Three) Cerulean Cave Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer

Generation VI X Y Lost Hotel, Friend Safari (Electric)

Generation V Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Magma/Aqua Hideout,New Mauvile

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16-B29) World Abyss (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Layuda Island Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Total: 480	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/4 ★★☆☆	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  0011 0011 Magnetic Flux Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   0011 0011 Charge Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   0011 0011 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000— 090}}90% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0055 0044 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0088 0066 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 01212 0099 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   01515 01111 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   01919 01313 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   02222 01616 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   04040 02020 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   02929 02222 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   03535 02626 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   02626 02929 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   04646 03636 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   N/AN/A 04141 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ 05757 04747 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   05151 05454 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 ??? ? ? 06262 05858 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? ? ?

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electrode Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electrode Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0? TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM64 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? ? ? TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 ??? ? ? TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? ? ? TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? ? ? TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? ? ?

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electrode Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electrode Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Electrode in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Electrode in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electrode Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electrode Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cool 0   0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Electrode can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Electrode cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electrode Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electrode Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations:
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electrode Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electrode

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Thunder Shock	Electrode (EX Emerald 27)
Supersonic	Electrode (EX Legend Maker 32)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 101.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Power Plant Phrases 51%-100% HP Whoa! Don't touch me! I'm liable to blow up! 26%-50% HP Watch it! My HP is down to half. 1%-25% HP I can't hold it... I'm about to blow up. Level up Hey! I leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hey! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry   It discharges electricity from its body. Beware: It may explode!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Electrify ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It causes explosions around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Electrode and his friends came to explore the Haunted Zone when they learned what a popular place it was becoming.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Voltorb  Electric

Level 30 →

First Evolution Electrode  Electric

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Electrode images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen, players can obtain an Electrode at a level as low as 3 by catching a Pikachu in Viridian Forest, evolving it, and trading it to an old man on Cinnabar Island.
• Electrode has a short song dedicated to it, sung by Suzukisan.
• Electrode has the highest base Speed of all Electric-types.

Origin

It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball, and is often mistaken for one. Also, based off its Japanese name and its explosive tendencies, Electrode may have some connection to land mines. The design concept may be inheritance from the time when the franchise was known as Capsule Monsters, as early artworks show Poké Balls without the button in the middle. Like Voltorb, it may be based on ball lightning as well.

Name origin

Electrode may be a portmanteau of electric and explode or node (a computer or program), as well as a pun on electrode, a device through which electrical currents pass, but it is usually in the shape of a rod.

Marumine may be a combination of 丸 maru (circle) and mine, as in landmine.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese マルマイン Marumine From 丸 maru and land mine French Électrode Same as English name Spanish Electrode Same as English name German Lektrobal From Elektro- and Ball Italian Electrode Same as English name Korean 붐볼 Boombol From boom and ball Mandarin Chinese 頑皮彈 / 顽皮弹 Wánpídàn Literally "Naughty bomb", a reference to its facial expression Cantonese Chinese 雷霆蛋 Lèuihtìhngdaahn From 雷霆 lèuihtìhng and 蛋 daahn

More languages

Notes

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