Elekid
#239 (Johto)
Best moveset for Elekid
The best moves for Elekid are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
Thunderbolt
Elite TM
38.4DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
31.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
Thunderbolt
Elite TM
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Electabuzz family. Elekid evolves into Electabuzz for 25 Candy, then into Electivire (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Electabuzz requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Electivire.
Game images
Elekid, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Elekid is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Elekid's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 1,364. Elekid evolves into Electabuzz.
About
"Elekid stores electricity in its body. If it touches metal and accidentally discharges all its built-up electricity, this Pokémon begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 5 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Thunderbolt Elite TM | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
Elite TM
38.4 DPS
|
7.7 | 104% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
7.4 | 100% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
Elite TM
38.4 DPS
|
7.1 | 96% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
7 | 94% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
6.9 | 93% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
6.5 | 88% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Brick Break
26.7 DPS
|
6.1 | 82% |
|
Low Kick
10 DPS
|
Brick Break
26.7 DPS
|
5.8 | 78% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Elekid?
Elekid is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Elekid is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Elekid counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
135 |
| Defense |
|
101 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 23.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
517 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
689 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,034 |
|
Level 40 |
1,206 |
|
Level 50 |
1,364 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 861 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,120 |
Costumes
