Elekid

#226 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Electric Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Electabuzz Magmar

Pokédex entries

Sun

When it’s in a house, electrical outlets serve as its baby bottles. It sucks down electricity.

Moon

This Pokémon is constantly fighting with Togedemaru that try to steal its electricity. It’s a pretty even match.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #226Ula'ula #98
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	72

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Undiscovered
Gender	75% male 25% female
Egg cycles	25

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Elekid #226	Level 30	Electabuzz #227
Electabuzz #227	Trade holding Electirizer	Electivire #228

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 12	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Blush Mountain	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	10%	-
Route 12	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25-28	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Blush Mountain	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Route 12	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Route 12	SOS ally encounter	25-28	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Blush Mountain	SOS ally encounter	27-30	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 12	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25-28	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 12	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Blush Mountain	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27-30	10%	-
Blush Mountain	SOS ally encounter	27-30	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Route 12	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Route 12	SOS ally encounter	25-28	-	SOS ally of elekid; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Electirizer

Moon

Sun

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Start	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
5	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
8	Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
12	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
15	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
19	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
22	Electro Ball	Special	-	100	10	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.
26	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
29	Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
33	Discharge	Special	80	100	15	The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.
36	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
40	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
43	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM57	Charge Beam	Special	50	90	10	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM72	Volt Switch	Special	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93	Wild Charge	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Barrier	Status	-	-	20	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Cross Chop	Physical	100	80	5	The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Feint	Physical	30	100	10	This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Hammer Arm	Physical	100	90	10	The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Karate Chop	Physical	50	100	25	The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
Meditate	Status	-	-	40	The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.
Rolling Kick	Physical	60	85	15	The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. This may also make the target flinch.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Detect	Status	-	-	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dual Chop	Physical	40	90	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Dual Chop	Physical	40	90	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Magnet Rise	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Magnet Rise	Status	-	-	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Power-Up Punch	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Zap Cannon	Special	120	50	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.