Electabuzz (Japanese: エレブー Eleboo) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Elekid starting at level 30 and evolves into Electivire when traded while holding an Electirizer.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Biology
Electabuzz is a slightly humanoid Pokémon with a few feline traits. It has antennae with bulbous tips where its ears should be, two long tufts of fur on top of its head, small eyes, and two large fangs in its upper jaw. It is covered in yellow fur with many black stripes. There is a large, lightning bolt-shaped stripe on Electabuzz's chest, a V-shaped stripe on its forehead, one stripe on its side, a thick stripe down its back, two bands on each leg, several broken bands on each arm, and many rings around its long tail. There are three clawed toes on each of its feet, two in front and one in back, and five fingers on each hand.
In the dark, Electabuzz will glow light blue from the electrical charges running across its body. It is constantly leaking more electricity than it consumes. Electabuzz often gathered groups around tall trees in order to wait for the upcoming storm. During torrential thunderstorms, Electabuzz will compete to find locations likely to be struck by lightning in order to absorb the electric power. Electabuzz is often used as an alternative to lightning rods because it is unharmed by the absorption of electricity. It is also capable of entirely nonverbal communication via electrical currents when in close proximity to another of its species. Blackouts have been known to happen when groups of Electabuzz gather to consume electricity of power plants, thus often gets blamed for the occurring power outages. As a result, Ground-type Pokémon are kept around power plants to keep Electabuzz from raiding, although the blackouts are usually the fault of the electric companies, not Electabuzz.
As demonstrated in the anime, Electabuzz is sent into a rage by the color red. In battle, Electabuzz windmills its arms, apparently to add momentum to its punches. This method of battle seems ineffective, as opponents can escape in the meantime. Electabuzz typically resides near power plants and can cause blackouts in cities, though it can also be found in grasslands.
Evolution
Electabuzz evolves from Elekid and evolves into Electivire.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Smells Like Team Spirit!, Paul's Elekid evolved into an Electabuzz during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. In Lost Leader Strategy!, it was revealed that Paul had left his Electabuzz under the care of his brother, Reggie. It then returned to Paul's team after the events of Enter Galactic!. It was revealed to have evolved into Electivire in Casting a Paul on Barry!.
Other
Electabuzz debuted in Showdown at Dark City, under the ownership of Kaz. It is the Kas Gym's primary Pokémon and was used in the feuds that the Kas and Yas Gyms were having.
In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy used an Electabuzz in his battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu and won due to it being extremely resilient to most attacks thrown at it, not even requiring to evade any of them.
In Enter The Dragonite, Drake used an Electabuzz in his battle against Ash. It went up against Bulbasaur and Charizard, defeating the former before being defeated by the latter.
In Current Events, an Electabuzz was the head of security in an electric company's power station. It attacked Ash and his Chikorita, believing them to be intruders, but it was then captured by Team Rocket. However, it was later freed.
In A Promise is a Promise, Dr. Namba used an Electabuzz. It wore a headgear that made it angry and thus increased the power of its attacks. Despite this, it was defeated by Pikachu and Sparky with a double Thunder attack.
In Love, Pokémon Style, Macy used an Electabuzz in her Silver Conference battle against Ash and his Phanpy before being recalled. It later battled and defeated Totodile, before losing to Squirtle despite having the type advantage.
In Saved by the Beldum, Jump used an Electabuzz during the first round of the Ever Grande Conference, where it was defeated by Morrison's newly evolved Metang.
In Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!, Tony used an Electabuzz to battle Ash's Riolu in the World Coronation Series, but it was defeated.
Minor appearances
In Riddle Me This, an Electabuzz performed for Gary and his entourage while they stayed at one of Cinnabar Island's hostels.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Electabuzz was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.
In Pikachu Re-Volts, an Electabuzz was controlled by Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.
A pink Electabuzz appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.
In The Power of One, multiple Electabuzz sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
An Electabuzz appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.
An Electabuzz appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
An Electabuzz appeared in a fantasy in The Double Trouble Header.
In As Clear As Crystal, an Electabuzz was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon.
An Electabuzz appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Electabuzz competed in the Battle Stage of the Arrowroot Contest.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, an Electabuzz was on the Jubilife Reds team competing at the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It briefly reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A student's Electabuzz appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!. It reappeared in the banned episode SM064.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
Two Trainers' Electabuzz appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!. One of them reappeared in a flashback in A Masked Warning!.
In Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!, an Electabuzz pitched in a Pokémon Base game. It reappeared in a televised game in Night of a Thousand Poses!.
In I Choose You!, an Electabuzz fell under the control of Marshadow.
In Alola, Kanto!, an Electabuzz had its photo taken by Rotom.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.
In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Electabuzz joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Trainer's Electabuzz was at Old Shore Wharf.
Two Electabuzz appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle!.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokédex entries
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Scyther and Electabuzz
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Ash's Pokédex
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Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red.
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| EP199
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Electabuzz
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Ash's Pokédex
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Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. Electabuzz is the evolved form of Elekid. With powerful electric currents constantly coursing through its body, Electabuzz appears to glow.
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| DP052
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Electabuzz
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. An evolved form of Elekid. It appears near power generators, and because it eats electricity, it can cause blackouts.
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POKÉTOON
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in Blossom's Dream where it helped protect a village from a Nidoking and a Nidoqueen.
In the manga
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
Heath controlled an Electabuzz in Team Dim Sun.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Rudy's Electabuzz was his first choice of Pokémon in his Gym battle against Ash.
Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon
An Electabuzz appears in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
An Electabuzz appeared in PMHGSS11.
Pokémon Adventures
Electabuzz debuts in Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, under the ownership of Lt. Surge. It is so vicious that even its Trainer cannot keep it in its Poké Ball and its Thunder Punch attack tears through ground floors like wheat. Although the most that Poli can do against it at first is freeze its feet so that Red and Poli can flee, the tables turn when Poli evolves into Poliwrath and throws Electabuzz and its Trainer both off the ship. Electabuzz later appears to fight Morty's Misdreavus, but while its continuous Thunder attacks do a number of damage, the ghost's Pain Split and Spite leave it unable to attack.
An Electabuzz silhouette appears when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
An Electabuzz is seen in Professor Oak's explanation in A Flaaffy Kerfuffle that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
A Scientist's Electabuzz appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
An Electabuzz appeared in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.
Giovanni's Electabuzz appeared in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon and Good-Bye, Pikachu?!.
An Electabuzz appeared in I Want to Become Popular!!.
Pokémon Zensho
An Electabuzz appeared in PZ04, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.
In the TCG
- Main article: Electabuzz (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#125
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| Red(ENG)
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Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
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| Yellow
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If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
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Appear in power plants in search of electricity. They are said to cause major blackouts if they disappear.
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Johto
#155
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Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
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| Silver
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Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
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When two Electabuzz touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
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Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
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#—
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Kanto
#125
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| Ruby
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When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
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When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
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| FireRed
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It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
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Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
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Pt: #198
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#157
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| Diamond
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Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
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| Pearl
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It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
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Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
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Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
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B2W2: #057
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It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
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Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
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Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its body glows a whitish blue.
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It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
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When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
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SM: #227
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USUM: #296
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Kanto
#125
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Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
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| Moon
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Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
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Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch.
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While it's often blamed for power outages, the truth is the cause of outages is more often an error on the part of the electric company.
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If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
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Crown Tundra #016
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Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity.
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With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting for lightning to strike.
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Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
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Feeds on electrical energy. During sudden showers beneath looming thunderclouds, one can observe Electabuzz scaling tall trees, where the Pokémon will then wait for lightning to strike.
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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57
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55 - 119
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107 - 234
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 490
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- 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 85.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Electabuzz is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Electabuzz in Generation VIII
- 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 Electabuzz in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Electabuzz in Generation VIII
- 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 Electabuzz in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Electabuzz
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Electabuzz
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Min. exp.: 13
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Max. exp.: 13
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Browser entry R-188
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| Electabuzz attacks by widely discharging power. It can also recharge the Styler.
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| Browser entry R-116
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| It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Defense: 53
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Base Speed: 70
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In Pokémon GO, Electabuzz can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Ticketed Special Research, Electric for Electabuzz.
Evolution data
Electabuzz evolves from Elekid starting at level 30 and evolves into Electivire when traded while holding an Electirizer. Electabuzz cannot evolve into Electivire in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Electivire is not present in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Electabuzz evolves into Electivire when exposed to an Electirizer.
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Trivia
Electabuzz's six fingers in Stadium
- In English, the category "Electric Pokémon" is shared by Elekid, Electabuzz, and Kantonian Zapdos.
- In Japanese, Elekid has the category でんきポケモン Denki Pokémon (Electric Pokémon), while the other two Pokémon share the category でんげきポケモン Dengeki Pokémon (Electric Shock Pokémon).
- Magmar and Electabuzz seem to be counterparts; both evolve in a very similar way (first at level 30, then after being traded holding an item which has a name that ends with the suffix "-izer"), both have the same gender ratio (75% male, 25% female), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They both have similar status-inducing Abilities in Flame Body and Static, as well as the same Hidden Ability, Vital Spirit. Since Generation V, they also often learn similar moves at the same level. They even have the same special moves when purified in Pokémon XD: Follow Me and Cross Chop. Their evolutionary relatives were released in the same generation (Generation II and IV). Both also appear to be based on beings from Japanese mythology; Electabuzz has similarities to the oni and Magmar has similarities to the Karura.
- Electabuzz is the only member of its family not to have some physical relation to an AC power unit. Elekid's head is shaped like a power plug while Electivire's back pattern looks like a power socket.
- In its original artwork, Electabuzz has four fingers; however, it has five fingers in the anime and subsequent artwork. In Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, it is depicted with six fingers (five fingers and one thumb).
Origin
Electabuzz seems to be based on the Japanese oni, a horned ogre that wears tiger skin as clothing and sometimes have powers of thunder and lightning. Most notably Raijin, who is often depicted as an oni, is a god of lightning. Its tail resembles that of a tiger. Its horns may be based on Tesla coils.
Name origin
Electabuzz is a combination of electric and buzz (possibly referring to the humming sound of electricity).
Eleboo may be a combination of electric or エレキ eleki (electric) and ブンブン bunbun (buzz).
In other languages
| Language
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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エレブー Eleboo
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From エレキ eleki and possibly ブンブン bunbun
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 French
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Élektek
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A corruption of électrique
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 Spanish
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Electabuzz
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Same as English name
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 German
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Elektek
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From Elektrotechnik
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 Italian
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Electabuzz
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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에레브 Elev
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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電擊獸 / 电击兽
Diànjíshòu / Diànjīshòu
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From 電擊 / 电击 diànjí / diànjī and 獸 / 兽 shòu
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 Cantonese Chinese
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電擊獸 Dihngīksau
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From 電擊 dihngīk and 獸 sau
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 Hindi
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एलेकटाबज़्ज़ Electabuzz
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Электабазз Elektabazz
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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เอเลบู Elebu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
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