Electabuzz (Pokémon)

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Electabuzz エレブー Eleboo #125
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
Ability Static Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #125 Johto #157 Hoenn #283 Sinnoh #198 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-188 Almia R-071 Oblivia R-116
Height 3'07" Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3'07"/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 66.1 lbs. Imperial 30.0 kg Metric 66.1 lbs./30.0 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 Humanshape group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 156 Battle Exp.: 1561*
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

Electabuzz (Japanese: エレブー Eleboo) is an Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Elekid starting at level 30, and evolves into Electivire when traded holding an Electirizer.

Biology

Physiology

Electabuzz is a slightly humanoid and partly feline creature covered in yellow fur with black stripes, one of which is shaped like a lightning bolt. It has a long, cat-like tail. The three toes on Electabuzz's feet are arranged like that of a bird's foot, but its hands have a human appearance, with five fingers on each hand.

Electabuzz has two sharp fangs and a pair of antennae. When it is dark out, Electabuzz's entire body gives off a bluish-white glow.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Electabuzz specialize in using electrical attacks. Electabuzz can also be good with using physical attacks, such as the Elemental Punches, Brick Break and Mega Punch.

Behavior

Electabuzz tend to be drawn to electrical sources. That is why many of them can be found in power plants. This is also the reason why during thunderstorms, they compete with each other to reach heights likely to be stricken by lightning bolts.

When two Electabuzz meet, they communicate their feelings by touching and controlling the electric currents.

Also, shown in Showdown at Dark City, Electabuzz hate the color red. When they've seen the color, Electabuzz go on rampages.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Electabuzz normally reside in power plants and can sometimes wander into cities and cause major black-outs. Kanto and Sinnoh are the best places to find such Pokémon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Electabuzz is primarily an ergovore, which means that it feeds off electric currents.

In the anime

Paul's Electabuzz

Major appearances

Paul's Electabuzz

In Smells Like Team Spirit, Paul's Elekid evolves into Electabuzz in the 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!.

Other

Electabuzz first appeared in Showdown at Dark City. It is the Kas Gym's primary Pokémon and was used in the feuds that the Kas and Yas Gyms were having.

Rudy, the Trovita Island Gym Leader, used an Electabuzz against Ash's Pikachu during their Gym Battle in Misty Meets Her Match.

In Enter The Dragonite, Drake, the leader of the Orange Crew, used his Electabuzz to fight Bulbasaur and Charizard. Drake's Electabuzz defeated Ash's Bulbasaur before being defeated by Ash's Charizard.

An Electabuzz was the head of security in a power plant. In Current Events, it attacked Ash and his Chikorita, seeing them as intruders, but was then captured by Team Rocket.

Dr. Namba owns an Electabuzz that he used in A Promise is a Promise.

Minor appearances

Electabuzz is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.

Macey used an Electabuzz in her Silver Conference battle against Ash in Love, Pokémon Style.

Jump used an Electabuzz in the first round of the Ever Grande Conference in Saved by the Beldum but it was defeated by Morrison's newly-evolved Metang.

Another Electabuzz appeared in DP171.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP042 Scyther and Electabuzz Ash's Pokédex Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP199 Electabuzz Ash's Pokédex Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. Electabuzz is the evolved form of Elekid. With powerful electric currents running through its body, Electabuzz appears to glow.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP052 Electabuzz Dawn's Pokédex Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. An evolved form of Elekid. It appears near power generators, and because it eats electricity it can cause blackouts.

In the manga

File:VS Electabuzz.png

In Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Electabuzz debuts in its own round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, as the main Pokémon of Lt. Surge.

In the TCG

Main article: Electabuzz (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities. Blue Yellow If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant. Stadium Appear in power plants in search of electricity. They are said to cause major blackouts if they disappear.
Generation II Gold Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue. Silver Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end. Crystal When two Electabuzz touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings. Stadium 2 Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on. LeafGreen Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Generation IV Diamond Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime. HeartGold Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue. SoulSilver Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Power Plant (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Few Route 10 Crystal Rare Route 10
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Power Plant (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Elekid Platinum Common Route 222 HeartGold SoulSilver Few Route 10 Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
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 Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 7 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Elekid
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Amp Plains (10F) Far Amp Plains (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger	Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Cargo Ship Chroma Ruins Altru Building
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Laiun Island
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Events*		Electirizer (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Defense: 57		55 - 119	107 - 234
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 490	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 85.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

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

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Special Moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 43+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	File:Box xd 125.png	Follow Me	Normal
Shadow Half		Cross Chop	Fighting
Shadow Mist		Thunder Wave	Electric
Shadow Storm		Thunderbolt	Electric

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 125.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Power Plant Phrases 51%-100% HP All I need is electricity! Nothing else! 26%-50% HP Urk! My health's halved! There's not enough electricity. 1%-25% HP Shoot, I'm done... There's not even a volt of electricity left. Level up I leveled up! I'm buzzing with electricity! 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 I leveled up! I'm buzzing with electricity!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×3) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 13 Max. exp.: 13 Browser entry   Electabuzz attacks by widely discharging power. It can also recharge the Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Flash ×-) Browser entry   It discharges electricity from its body. It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Electric ) Past ( Normal ) (Electrify ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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
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 Electabuzz images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Electabuzz is one of five Pokémon that initially did not evolve into or from another Pokémon, but now is part of a three-stage evolutionary line (the other four being Chansey, Magmar, Porygon, and Roselia).
• Electabuzz and Elekid share the same species name with Zapdos. They are all known as Electric 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 "-izer" item), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They also learn all their moves at the same levels, such as Fire Punch and ThunderPunch at Level 28. They even have the same special move when purified from Pokémon XD: Follow Me.
• 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 patterns look like a power socket.
• It is possible to obtain an Electabuzz at levels 15-18 on route 10 in generations II and IV. This is seemingly impossible since Electabuzz evolves from Elekid at level 30. This also means that an Electivire can be obtained as low as level 15.
• The number of stripes on Electabuzz's tail changes between generations.

Origin

Electabuzz was likely based on one of the Japanese oni who was a horned ogre who wore tiger-stripes and was sometimes depicted as a god of lightning and thunder. Its tail looks like that of a leopard.

Name origin

Electabuzz's name seems to be a combination of electric and buzz, possibly in a reference to the humming sound of electricity. Its Japanese name is likely a combination of electric and ブンブン bunbun, buzz.

In other languages

• German: Elektek - Corruption of "Elektrizität" (electricity).
• French: Electek
• Korean: 에레브 Erebeu
• Chinese (Taiwan): 電擊獸 Diàn Jí Shòu - Literally "Electric shock beast".

Related articles

• Paul's Electabuzz

External links

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