Pokémon type
Electric
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.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Electabuzz for 90 Candy.
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.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
- 6 0.05
- 7 0.05
- 8 0.06
- 9 0.06
- 10 0.06
The best counter to Elekid is Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, followed by Groudon (Shadow), Landorus (Therian Forme) and Excadrill (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The top Elekid counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Elekid's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
135 |
| Defense |
|
101 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 23.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| 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
