Electivire (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Electivire (disambiguation).

Electivire Thunderbolt Pokémon エレキブル Elekible #466 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Motor Drive Cacophony Cacophony Vital Spirit Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 75% male, 25% female	Catch rate 30 (8.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 5'11" 1.8 m Electivire 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 305.6 lbs. 138.6 kg Electivire 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 199 Gen. IV Unknown IV 243 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Electivire 0 HP 3 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Electivire (Japanese: エレキブル Elekible) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Electabuzz when traded holding an Electirizer. It is the final form of Elekid.

Biology

Electivire is a large humanoid creature covered in yellow fur with black stripes. It appears to lack a neck, and has red eyes, a black spot on its forehead, and a pair of antennae with bulbous tips. A pattern on Electivire’s back resembles an electric outlet. The fur on its cheeks and shoulders is spiky and ruffled. It has two black tails with red rounded ends, resembling open electrical wires. Electivire has black feet with three, clawed toes, and five black fingers on each of its hands.

Electivire is known to be recklessly careless regarding enemy attacks. The tips of its tails generate electricity, which shock opponents on contact with over 20,000 volts. It can also electrify its punches by gripping on to its tails. Blue sparks fly between its antennae as its electric charge amplifies. It thumps its chest when excited, causing thunder and sparks to fly around it. Electivire usually feed off electric currents. In the anime, Electivire has been seen eating fruits from trees. A single Electivire is capable of powering a large city for an entire year.

In the anime

Electivire in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Electivire

Gary Oak used an Electivire to battle against Ash's Pikachu in Home is Where the Start Is!. It appeared again in Ill-Will Hunting!, where it helped Gary protect four Shieldon. It reappeared in The Needs of the Three!, where Saturn's Toxicroak defeated it when it tried to stop Team Galactic from capturing the lake guardians.

Paul's Electivire

Paul had an Electabuzz, which evolved into Electivire prior to Casting a Paul on Barry!.

Other

Volkner used an Electivire in The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World! during his Gym battle with Ash. It defeated Torterra but lost to Pikachu.

Minor appearances

An Electivire made a cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

An Electivire appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions alongside an Elekid and Electabuzz, all under the ownership of a Pokémon Baccer World Cup participant.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG192 Electivire Ash's Pokédex No data. (Note: Ash's Kanto-based Pokédex couldn't recognize Electivire due to it being a Sinnoh Pokémon.)

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP184 Electivire Dawn's Pokédex Electivire, the Thunderbolt Pokémon, and the evolved form of Electabuzz. When Electivire attacks, it pushes the tips of its two tails against its opponent.

In the manga

Electivire in Pokémon Adventures

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Electivire was used by a Galactic Grunt that attacked Hiori and Rocco in their search for Lily. It fought Hiori's Lucario and almost defeated it until Lucario became enraged and defeated it with a powered up Water Pulse.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Mars of Team Galactic is shown in possession of an Electivire in Belligerent Bronzor. However, it is only present in the graphic novel releases, replacing the Luxray that occupied the role of transferring electric power needed for the completion of the Galactic Bomb.

In Shorting Out Electivire, Volkner is seen with an Electivire.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi used Electivire to battle Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Electivire (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Electivire appears on the Electric terrain of Pokémon Stadium 2.

Trophy information

"A Thunderbolt Pokémon that attacks by pressing its two tails against a foe and delivering a shock of over 20,000 volts. When hit with an Electric-type attack, it takes no damage, and its Speed increases. Electabuzz evolves into Electivire if you trade it while it's holding an Electirizer. Electivire is famed for having the strongest physical attacks of Electric-type Pokémon."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Electivire runs the link shop in Treasure Town.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Electivire is used by Heath and is a boss of the game. It was used as a distraction so Team Dim Sun could attack the Ranger Union.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power. Pearl Platinum Heedless of enemy attacks, it closes in, shoves its tails onto the foe, then looses high voltage. HeartGold As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns. SoulSilver
Generation V Black Heedless of enemy attacks, it closes in, shoves its tails onto the foe, then looses high voltage. White Black 2 The instant it presses the tips of its tails onto an opponent, it sends over 20,000 volts of electricity into the foe. White 2
Generation VI X As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns. Y It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power. Omega Ruby As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns. Alpha Sapphire It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power.
Generation VII Sun It pushes the tips of its tails against its foes and then lets loose a high-voltage current. Its foes are burned to a crisp in an instant. Moon When it gets excited, it thumps its chest. With every thud, thunder roars and electric sparks shower all around. Ultra Sun It grips its tail, which spews electricity, and then beats down opponents with the power of its electrified fist. Ultra Moon A single Electivire can provide enough electricity for all the buildings in a big city for a year.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Electabuzz Platinum Evolve Electabuzz HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Electabuzz
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Electabuzz Black 2 Trade White 2 Evolve Electabuzz
Generation VI X Y Evolve Electabuzz Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Electabuzz
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Electabuzz Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Electabuzz

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Spacial Rift (B1-B15, Deep Spacial Rift B1-B9) MD Sky Spacial Rift (B1-B15, Deep Spacial Rift B1-B9) Ranger: SoA Oil Field Hideout Rumble Eternal Tower MD Light Evolve Electabuzz PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone, Granite Zone Ranger: GS Layuda Island, Sky Fortress, Thunder Temple, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: World Axle - B2F Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors
Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 2 Shuffle Event: Electivire Appears Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fifth release) Rumble World White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (Back Boss)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP	Strongest Electivire	Japanese	Japan	50	November 15 to 30, 2007
DP	Pikachu Cafe Electivire	Korean	South Korea	50	June 29, 2008

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPtHGSS	Pokétopia Electivire	English	hide	50	June 25, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Pokétopia Electivire	English	hide	50	July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Pokétopia Electivire	French	hide	50	July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Pokétopia Electivire	German	hide	50	July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Pokétopia Electivire	Italian	hide	50	July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Pokétopia Electivire	Spanish	hide	50	July 12, 2007 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Battle Revolution		Magnet (100%)
Events*		Magnet (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 123		115 - 192	225 - 379
Defense: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 540	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

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

Notes: If this Pokémon has Motor Drive, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Ion Deluge Electric Status 0000— ——% 25 011 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 011 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 055 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 088 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1212 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 1515 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 ——% 20 1919 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 2222 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2626 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2929 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 3636 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4242 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 4949 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15 5555 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 6262 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5 6565 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— ——% 10

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 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 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Barrier Psychic Status — —% 20 Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5 Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Karate Chop Fighting Physical 50 100% 25 Meditate Psychic Status — —% 40 Rolling Kick Fighting Physical 60 85% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Electivire in Generation VII 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 Electivire in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electivire Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electivire Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 S M US UM Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 S M US UM Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15

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

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * UproarUSUM Normal Special 90 100% 10

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

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry R-000 It discharges electricity from its body. It protects itself with an electric barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Electric Field move: (present) (Electrify ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Electivire left for the Cavern Zone. The Attraction he likes most is Bastiodon's Block Barrage. Another favorite is Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong:   Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He planned to go to the Crag Area, but he took a wrong turn and ended up in the Tech Area. He is Magmortar's childhood friend.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #519 T-Boost Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.

Evolution

Baby form Elekid  Electric

Breed ← Level 30 →

First Evolution Electabuzz  Electric

Trade holding Electirizer →

Second Evolution Electivire  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

Voldon's Electivire Costume

• Electivire shares its category with Zebstrika. They are both known as the Thunderbolt Pokémon.
  • It is one of a few Pokémon whose species name in English is the same as the name of a move.
• Electivire, along with Magmortar, Gliscor, and Tangrowth, are the only Generation IV Pokémon that explicitly required the use of a Generation III game in order to be available until the release of Pokémon Platinum. In this case, both the Electirizer and Elekid are only available through dual-slot mode with Pokémon FireRed.
  • This excludes the special Electivire available through Battle Revolution.
• An Electivire Costume is worn by Voldon in Pokémon Battle Revolution.
• Electivire was the only Generation IV Pokémon in the anime that debuted before the Diamond & Pearl series without debuting in a movie first.

Origin

Electivire was likely based on a gorilla due to it being two-legged and its hairy features. It may also be based on a Yeti, an ape-like cryptid that was said to inhabit the Himalaya Mountains. Unlike a gorilla, it can easily walk on two legs. Its design and Motor Drive Ability are similar to an electric motor, while the mark on its back resembles a socket. Its horns may be based on Tesla coils.

Name origin

Electivire is a combination of electric or electricity and wire (referring to its cord-like tails). It may also derive from live wire, a wire in which electric current flows.

Elekible may be a combination of electric or electricity and cable.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese エレキブル Elekible From エレキ eleki or electricity and cable French Élekable From électrique and câble Spanish Electivire Same as English name German Elevoltek From elektrisch, Volt, Technik, and possibly Elektrotechnik Italian Electivire Same as English name Korean 에레키블 Elekible Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 電擊魔獸 / 电击魔兽 Diànjímóshòu Literally "Electric shock magical beast" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Gary's Electivire
• Paul's Electivire

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