Electric (type)

Types

Normal

Fire

Fighting

Water

Flying

Grass

Poison

Electric

Ground

Psychic

Rock

Ice

Bug

Dragon

Ghost

Dark

Steel

Fairy

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Stellar

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The Electric type (Japanese: でんきタイプ Electric type) is one of the eighteen types. Notable Trainers who specialize in Electric-type Pokémon are the Gym Leaders Lt. Surge of Vermilion City, Wattson of Mauville City, Volkner of Sunyshore City, Elesa of Nimbasa City, Clemont of Lumiose City, and Trial Captain Sophocles of the Hokulani Observatory. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Electric-type moves were special, but they may now also be physical depending on the attack.

Statistical averages

Overall

Stat
HP: 63.70
Attack: 72.92
Defense: 70.68
Sp.Atk: 87.82
Sp.Def: 72.55
Speed: 80.80
Total: 448.47

Fully evolved

Stat
HP: 72.03
Attack: 80.49
Defense: 79.13
Sp.Atk: 101.79
Sp.Def: 84.08
Speed: 90.38
Total: 508.90

Battle properties

Generation I

Offensive			Defensive
Power	Types		Power	Types
2×			½×
½×			2×
0×			0×	None

Generation II onwards

Starting in Generation VI, Electric-type Pokémon cannot be paralyzed.

Offensive			Defensive
Power	Types		Power	Types
2×			½×
½×			2×
0×			0×	None

Characteristics

Defense

Overall, Electric types have average Defense and above average Special Defense. As a single type, Electric is one of only two types to have only one weakness, the other being the Normal type. Electric types have a key resistance to the quite common Flying type, which is used mainly as an offensive type. The downside to this is that Ground type attacks are very common.

Thunder Wave, being one of the most reliable forms of inducing paralysis, is commonly seen on a wide variety of defensive Pokémon. Prior to Generation V, only Ground types were immune to Thunder Wave. As of Generation VI, Electric-type Pokémon are immune to paralysis, making many of them ideal sweepers.

Although pure Electric-type Pokémon only have resistances to other Electric-type moves, Flying, and Steel (which is rarely used offensively), many dual-typed Electric-type Pokémon (such as Magnezone) have secondary types that give them a large total number of resistances. Also, due to their single weakness to Ground, pure Electric-type Pokémon with the Ability Levitate, such as Eelektross, have no weaknesses.

Offense

Electric-type Pokémon often have high Speed and Special Attack stats. The ability of the Electric type to hit the very common Water and Flying types super effectively is important for many offensive Pokémon. Moreover, the Electric type pairs well with other common attacking types such as Ice, which is super-effective against Ground (which Electric is weak to and has no effect on), Grass and Dragon, both of which resist Electric. Additionally, there are only a few Pokémon that have a double resistance to Electric-type attacks. Again, the downside to this is that Electric-type moves are nullified by Ground.

Similar to Grass-types, Electric-type Pokémon often have shallow attacking movepools, consisting only of their STAB attacks, Normal moves, and, in most cases, Hidden Power (notably Ice or Fire types) and Signal Beam through TMs or Move Tutors, respectively. Averagely, Electric-type Pokémon have the lowest Attack of fully evolved Pokémon. This can be a problem for physical-oriented Electric-types, as typically their strongest move is Wild Charge.

When Electric Terrain is in the effect, the power of Electric-type moves are increased by 50% if the user is on the ground. When Mud Sport is in the effect, the power of Electric-type moves are decreased by 50%.

Contest properties

When used in Contests, Electric-type moves tend to be Cool moves, though they can also be other conditions.

Pokémon

As of Generation VII, there are 51 Electric-type Pokémon or 6.4% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Electric-type in at least one of their forms, including Alola Forms), making it the 5th rarest type, tying with Steel.

Pure Electric-type Pokémon

# Pokémon 025 Pikachu 026 Raichu 100 Voltorb 101 Electrode 125 Electabuzz 135 Jolteon 172 Pichu 179 Mareep 180 Flaaffy 181 Ampharos 239 Elekid 243 Raikou 309 Electrike 310 Manectric Mega Manectric 311 Plusle 312 Minun 403 Shinx 404 Luxio 405 Luxray 417 Pachirisu 466 Electivire 522 Blitzle 523 Zebstrika 602 Tynamo 603 Eelektrik 604 Eelektross 796 Xurkitree

Half Electric-type Pokémon

Primary Electric-type Pokémon

# Pokémon Type 1 Type 2 026 Raichu Alola Form Electric Psychic 081 Magnemite* Electric Steel 082 Magneton* Electric Steel 145 Zapdos Electric Flying 181 Mega Ampharos Electric Dragon 462 Magnezone Electric Steel 479 Rotom Electric Ghost Heat Rotom* Electric Fire Wash Rotom* Electric Water Frost Rotom* Electric Ice Fan Rotom* Electric Flying Mow Rotom* Electric Grass 587 Emolga Electric Flying 642 Thundurus Incarnate Forme Electric Flying Thundurus Therian Forme Electric Flying 694 Helioptile Electric Normal 695 Heliolisk Electric Normal 702 Dedenne Electric Fairy 741 Oricorio Pom-Pom Style Electric Flying 777 Togedemaru Electric Steel 785 Tapu Koko Electric Fairy

Secondary Electric-type Pokémon

# Pokémon Type 1 Type 2 074 Geodude Alola Form Rock Electric 075 Graveler Alola Form Rock Electric 076 Golem Alola Form Rock Electric 170 Chinchou Water Electric 171 Lanturn Water Electric 595 Joltik Bug Electric 596 Galvantula Bug Electric 618 Stunfisk Ground Electric 644 Zekrom Dragon Electric 737 Charjabug Bug Electric 738 Vikavolt Bug Electric

Pokéstar Studios opponents

# Pokémon Type 1 Type 2 N/A MT2 Steel Electric N/A UFO Flying Electric N/A UFO 2 Psychic Electric

Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
VII	10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt	Special		195195	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Bolt Strike	Physical	Beautiful	130130	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VII	Catastropika	Physical		210210	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Pikachu, surrounds itself with the maximum amount of electricity using its Z-Power and pounces on its target with full force.
III	Charge	Status	Clever	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
IV	Charge Beam	Special	Beautiful	05050	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
IV	Discharge	Special	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	All Others	The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.
VI	Eerie Impulse	Status	Clever	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VI	Electric Terrain	Status	Clever	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.
VI	Electrify	Status	Clever	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target's move becomes Electric type.
V	Electro Ball	Special	Cool	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
V	Electroweb	Special	Beautiful	05555	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
V	Fusion Bolt	Physical	Cool	100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous flame.
VII	Gigavolt Havoc	Physical		000—	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
VII	Gigavolt Havoc	Special		000—	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
VI	Ion Deluge	Status	Beautiful	000—	000—%	2525 (max 40)	All	The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
IV	Magnet Rise	Status	Clever	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
VI	Magnetic Flux	Status	Clever	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Your Party	The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.
VI	Nuzzle	Physical	Cute	02020	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
VI	Parabolic Charge	Special	Clever	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.
III	Shock Wave	Special	Cool	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
II	Spark	Physical	Cool	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VII	Stoked Sparksurfer	Special		175175	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.
I	Thunder	Special	Cool	110110	07070%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
IV	Thunder Fang	Physical	Cool	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
I	Thunder Punch	Physical	Cool	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I	Thunder Shock	Special	Cool	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I	Thunder Wave	Status	Cool	000—	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
I	Thunderbolt	Special	Cool	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
V	Volt Switch	Special	Cool	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
III	Volt Tackle	Physical	Cool	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.
V	Wild Charge	Physical	Tough	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
II	Zap Cannon	Special	Cool	120120	05050%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
VII	Zing Zap	Physical		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Abilities

Interacting with the Electric type

A Pokémon with Color Change, Protean, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become an Electric-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with an Electric-type move, uses an Electric-type move, is sent out against an Electric-type opponent, is holding an Electric Memory, or is holding a Zap Plate or Electrium Z.

Since Generation VI, Electric-type Pokémon are also immune to becoming paralyzed from the Abilities Static, Synchronize, or Effect Spore.

Gen	Ability	Description
VII	Galvanize	Normal-type moves become Electric-type moves.
III	Lightning Rod	Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
IV	Motor Drive	Boosts the Speed stat when it's hit by an Electric-type move.
III	Volt Absorb	Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Exclusive Abilities

Only Electric-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.

Gen	Ability	Description
III	Static	Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
IV	Motor Drive	Boosts the Speed stat when it's hit by an Electric-type move.
III	Volt Absorb	Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Trivia

• Generation V introduced the most Electric-type Pokémon of any generation, with eleven, and Generation VI introduced the fewest, with three.
• Generation VI introduced the most Electric-type moves of any generation, with seven, and Generation II introduced the fewest, with two.
• Generation III is the only generation that introduced no dual type Electric-type Pokémon.
• Generation VI is the only generation that introduced no pure Electric-type Pokémon.
• All Electric-type moves introduced in Generation I begin with the word "Thunder".
• Electric is the type represented by a Gym Leader in the greatest number of regions, with five—an Electric-type Gym is present in every region except for Johto, which lacks one due to the Vermilion Gym in Kanto also being accessible in games featuring Johto.
  • Therefore, an Electric-type Gym is present in every core series Pokémon game.

In other languages

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