Elekid (Pokémon)

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Elekid エレキッド Elekid #239
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Electric ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Electric Pokémon
Abilities Static ----- Blue-Striped ----- Vital Spirit Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #156 Hoenn #374 Sinnoh #197 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-070 Oblivia R-115
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 51.8 lbs. Imperial 23.5 kg Metric 51.8 lbs./23.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 75% male, 25% female
Breeding No eggs group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 106 Battle Exp.: 1061*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Elekid (Japanese: エレキッド Elekid) is an Template:Type2 baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Electabuzz starting at level 30, who evolves into Electivire via trade with an Electirizer.

Biology

Physiology

Elekid is a yellow, round-bodied Pokémon with black stripes and accentuations. Unlike its evolutions, Elekid is lacking in both a tail and toes. Elekid's arms are bulkier in proportion to its body than those of its evolved forms, and, unlike its evolutions, it has three claws instead of fingers. Like its evolutions, it has stripes on its arms, the two of which continue all the way around. Elekid has two horns on top of its head that are shaped like the prongs of a plug, even with holes in their sides, making Elekid look like a walking power plug. Elekid has a black lightning bolt marking on its chest. Two rows of stripes are near the marking on the sides of its thighs, with the pattern continuing around its lower back. Elekid’s legs are black in coloration, and its feet are rounded and toeless, somewhat resembling shoes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Elekid is able to know attacks which its evolution, Electabuzz, can learn. The only exception is that Elekid is unable to learn Hyper Beam or Giga Impact.

Behavior

Elekid tend to play out in the middle of thunderstorms. Elekid rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it is only able to charge up a small amount.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Elekid normally live in power plants.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Elekid mainly feed off electrical currents.

In the anime

File:Elekid.png

Elekid in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's Elekid

Paul owned an Elekid. He used it to battle to battle Ash's Pikachu in When Pokémon Worlds Collide! and Roark in Shapes of Things to Come. Paul's Elekid evolved into Electabuzz in Smells Like Team Spirit, and evolved into Electivire off-screen, prior to DP183.

Other

Elekid's prongs in a drawing

A drawing of Elekid's prongs by Tracey appeared in Misty Meets Her Match.

Elekid first real appearance was in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure and appears to be an old friend of Pikachu. The little Electric Pokémon decided to assist Pikachu and co. in finding Togepi. Elekid even stood by Pikachu's side when he was trying to prevent lightning from striking the Giant Tree.

Casey captured an Elekid in Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid. It is one of her favorite Pokémon and was seen with her in A Date With Delcatty and Those Darn Electabuzz.

In Reversing the Charges, an Elekid had absorbed a high amount of lightning and was electrifying every other Pokémon in sight. The AC Powerplug Pokémon calmed down and returned to its good old self after battling Ash's Pikachu.

An Elekid appeared in Three Sides to Every Story!, who, along with Piplup, fell in love with a Marill.

Minor appearances

An Elekid was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

An Elekid appeared under the ownership of Mitchell in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP261 Elekid Ash's Pokédex Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. Elekid is the evolved form of Electabuzz. It generates electricity by spinning its arms. (Note: It should say pre-evolved form.)

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG154 Elekid May's Pokédex Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. It spins its arms to create a powerful electric charge.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP003 Elekid Dawn's Pokédex Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. Elekid waves its arms to produce a strong electrical charge and gains strength when lightning is present. DP137 Elekid Ash's Pokédex Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. Elekid's weak spot is between its horns, but the electric current that runs there can shock the unwary.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Team Rocket is seen with an Elekid in Volume 8, though it easily loses to Silver's newly obtained Totodile.

In the TCG

Main article: Elekid (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit. Silver Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky. Crystal It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish-white when it is charging energy. Stadium 2 It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Generation III Ruby Elekid stores electricity in its body. If it touches metal and accidentally discharges all its built-up electricity, this Pokémon begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald If it touches metal and discharges the electricity it has stored in its body, an Elekid begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself. FireRed Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky. LeafGreen It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Generation IV Diamond It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary. HeartGold It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit. SoulSilver Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Generation V Black ツノの　あいだには　よわいけれど　でんきが　ながれているので　うっかり　てを　いれると　しびれてしまう。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Breed Electabuzz Crystal None Breed Electabuzz
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Breed Electabuzz (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD One In-game trade for purified Togepi or Togetic
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Route 205, Valley Windworks (FireRed) Platinum None Breed Electabuzz or Electivire HeartGold SoulSilver None Breed Electabuzz or Electivire, transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Suburban Area, Amity Meadow
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 6 Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Thunderwave Cave (4F-5F) Lightning Field (15F-22F) Buried Relic (41F-59F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Amp Plains (1F-8F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Wireless Tower

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Electirizer (Diamond: 50%) (Pearl: 5%)
Pokéwalker		Tamato Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Defense: 37		37 - 97	71 - 190
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 360	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 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 066 ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 1111 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1616 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 2121 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 ——% 20 2626 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3131 Elecball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 3636 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 4141 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100100% 15 5151 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 5656 Thunder Electric Special 120120 07070% 10

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Change	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Bolt	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elekid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elekid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Barrier	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
	DynamicPunch	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 Elekid in Generation V 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 Elekid in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elekid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elekid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Elekid can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Elekid cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elekid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elekid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 239.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10.3% Friend Area: Power Plant Phrases 51%-100% HP I wave my arms in circles to loose electric attacks! 26%-50% HP Aww, no... My health is down halfway already... 1%-25% HP It's no good... I can't charge up, even by windmilling my arms... Level up Yes! I leveled up! Watch my arms windmill! 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 Yes! I leveled up! Watch my arms windmill!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% 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 ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by launching electrified orbs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Electric ) Past ( Normal ) (Electrify ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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

Baby form Elekid  Electric

Level 30 → ← Breed

First Evolution Electabuzz  Electric

Trade holding Electirizer →

Second Evolution Electivire  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Elekid's Pokédex entries between Generations III and IV are contradictory on whether Elekid can store electrical energy in its body.
• Nintendo was concerned about making Elekid toys because children might put the prongs into a power outlet, which could electrocute the child.
• Although it has no visible tail, Elekid can learn Iron Tail.
• Elekid's normal and Shiny colors were switched in the games from Generation III onward.
  • However, in its Sugimori artwork and in the anime, its color stayed the same.

Origin

Elekid is based on U.S. and Japanese domestic AC power plugs.

Name origin

Elekid's name is a combination of electric and kid.

In other languages

• German: Elekid
• French: Elekid
• Korean: 에레키드 Erekideu (in game), 엘레키드 Elekid (in anime)
• Chinese (Taiwan): 電擊怪 Diàn Jí Guài - Literally "Electric shock freak".

Related articles

• Casey's Elekid
• Paul's Elekid

External links

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See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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