Electrode (Pokémon)

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Electrode マルマイン Marumine #101
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Electric ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Ball Pokémon
Abilities Soundproof or Static Static Blue-Striped ----- Aftermath Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #101 Johto #122 Hoenn #085 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-077 Oblivia R-114 N-157
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 146.8 lbs. Imperial 66.6 kg Metric 146.8 lbs./66.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 150 Battle Exp.: 1501*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Voltorb starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

This Pokémon resembles an upside-down Poké Ball. For this reason, many trainers try to pick it up in the Power Plant, mistaking it for an item. Whereas its pre-evolution form resembles a conventional Poké Ball in both shape and color, this Pokémon has its colors reversed (the red being on the bottom and white on top), and has a mouth.

Gender differences

Electrode is a genderless species.

Special abilities

The more electric energy Electrode consumes, the faster it moves. If agitated, it may randomly explode.

Behavior

Electrode tend to live in power plants where fresh electricity is being generated. As a result, this Pokémon often causes blackouts. Electrode explodes in response to even the smallest stimuli. It is known to explode when bored just to entertain itself. Known as Bomball.

Habitat

File:Urban.gif

Urban Pokémon

Electrode live in power plants. They may occasionally be found in other buildings, where they provide power for operational purposes. They are also found on farms guarding the crops and fruit there, and are usually painted the same color as the fruits they guard. They are quite rare, but have been encountered in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Electrode feeds off electricity in the atmosphere. It explodes when it eats too much electricity.

In the anime

Electrode in the anime

Major appearances

Electrode's first major role was 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.

In What You Seed is What You Get, an Electrode that was painted like a watermelon was guarding a patch of Watmel Berries.

Minor appearances

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

When Team Rocket was trying to infiltrate Professor Oak's lab in Showdown at the Poké 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 has also been owned by Danny, the Gym Leader of Navel Island.

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.

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

Pokémon Adventures

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. Since the disbandment of Team Rocket at the end of Volume 7, Lt. Surge is technically no longer a member, and it is unconfirmed if he still possesses the weaponry.

The Team Rocket grunts use a Voltorb and an Electrode to attack Yellow in the volume with the S.S. Anne.

Eusine, as seen in Volume 10, 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.

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Electrode (TCG)

Other appearances

File:SSBB Electrode.png

An Electrode in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros./Melee/Brawl

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.

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.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 {{{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 Uncommon Power Plant and Cerulean Cave, Trade Raichu on Cinnabar Island Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Two Power Plant
Generation II Gold Silver Three Rocket Hideout Crystal Three Rocket Hideout
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare New Mauville, Magma/Aqua Hideout Emerald Rare Aqua Hideout, New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Rare Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD Evolve Evolve Voltorb
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Evolve Voltorb Platinum Evolve Evolve Voltorb HeartGold SoulSilver Three Rare Team Rocket HQ Cerulean Cave Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer or Dream World Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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
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 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: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start SonicBoom Normal Special 0000— 09090% 20 00Start Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 055 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 088 SonicBoom Normal Special 0000— 09090% 20 1212 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 1515 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1919 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2222 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 09090% 10 2626 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2929 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 3535 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 4040 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 4646 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 5151 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 5 5757 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 6262 Mirror Coat Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 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 V Other generations: I - 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
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	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
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Electrode 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 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 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 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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• ThunderShock
• Supersonic

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 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: 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

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 Electrode images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Until Generation III, Electrode had the highest base Speed of any Pokémon. It was surpassed by Ninjask, Accelgor, and all formes of Deoxys except the Defense Forme. However, it still has the highest base Speed of all Electric-type Pokémon.
• 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, which is sung by Suzukisan.
• Like Voltorb, some Poké Ball items in the Power Plant turn out to be Electrode. Electrode is nearly three times the size of Voltorb, which was already much bigger than the average baseball-sized Poké Ball, meaning this mix-up would be technically impossible.
• Despite being an Electric-type, Electrode, and its pre-evolution Voltorb, did not learn any Electric-type moves via level-up until Generation III.
• Despite apparently gaining speed as it absorbs electricity, Electrode does not have the ability Motor Drive

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.

Name origin

An electrode is a device through which electrical current passes. It could also mean the word "electric" and "explode" or "node", a computer or a program, put together. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of 丸 maru, circle, and mine, as in landmine.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Lektrobal Portmanteau of the prefix Elektro- and Ball. French Electrode Korean 붐볼 Boombol From boom and bol. Chinese (Mandarin) 頑皮彈 Wán Pí Dàn "Naughty bomb". Chinese (Cantonese) 雷霆蛋 Loey Ting Daan From 雷霆 and 蛋.

Notes

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