Electrike: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk4558–10685–207

Def4054–10176–196

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe6576–128121–251

Total295Higher than 13% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Electrike outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be paralyzed.
Everything about Static →
Other Pokémon with Static 19
Pikachu Raichu Voltorb Electrode Electabuzz Zapdos Pichu Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Elekid Manectric Emolga Stunfisk Toxel Arctozolt Pawmi Tadbulb Bellibolt
This Pokémon draws Electric moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Electric immunity.
Everything about Lightning Rod →
Other Pokémon with Lightning Rod 17
Pikachu Raichu Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Rhydon Goldeen Seaking Pichu Mega Sceptile Manectric Plusle Rhyperior Blitzle Zebstrika Togedemaru Pincurchin
If an active ally has this Ability or the Plus Ability, this Pokémon's Sp. Atk is 1.5×.
Everything about Minus →
Other Pokémon with Minus 6
Manectric Minun Klink Klang Klinklang Low Key Toxtricity

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0309ElectrikeElectric
1. Level 26
  #0310ManectricElectric
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Manectite
    #0310Mega ManectricElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

4LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

8HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40

12Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

16Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

28RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

32Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15

36Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

40Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

44Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 24

TM43Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM78Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 13

EggCrunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggDischarge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15

EggEerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15

EggElectro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10

EggFire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15

EggHeadbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggIce Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

EggSpark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

EggSwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10

EggThunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

EggUproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

Biology

It generates electricity from friction in the air, and uses it to stimulate its legs to run faster than a human eye can follow. Its body sparks more than usual before storms.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Lightning Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#078Coastal Kalos#073New Hoenn#080Updated Alola#293Updated Ula’ula#114Galar#066Lumiose#085

Static electricity builds up all over its body as strands of its long fur rub together. This Pokémon boasts incredible speed.
Ultra Moon
Friction between the air and its fur produces static electricity. When Electrike runs, it makes a crackling sound.
Ultra Sun
It stores electricity in its fur. It gives off sparks from all over its body in seasons when the air is dry.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
Using electricity stored in its fur, it stimulates its muscles to heighten its reaction speed.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It stores static electricity in its fur for discharging. It gives off sparks if a storm approaches.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
It generates electricity using friction from the atmosphere. In seasons with especially arid air, its entire body blazes with violent showers of sparks.
Emerald
ELECTRIKE runs faster than the human eye can follow. The friction from running is converted into electricity, which is then stored in this Pokémon’s fur.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
ELECTRIKE stores electricity in its long body hair. This Pokémon stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Electrike
Japanese: ラクライ
Japanese (romaji): Rakurai
Korean: 썬더라이
Chinese (Traditional): 落雷獸
Chinese (Simplified): 落雷兽
French: Dynavolt
German: Frizelbliz
Spanish: Electrike
Italian: Electrike

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Spe
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 59
: Slow

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 14 areas

Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Sword 14 areas

Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 118Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 118Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12

Y 1 area

Road 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 11–21

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42

Platinum 1 area

Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–10

Pearl 1 area

Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

Diamond 1 area

Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

Emerald 2 areas

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26

Sapphire 2 areas

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26

Ruby 2 areas

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.