239: Elekid

Essentials

Elekid

Abilities

Static: Enemy Pokemon have a 30% chance of becoming Paralyzed every time they touch this Pokemon.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 239
Johto: 154
Sinnoh: 197
Johto: 156

Names

Japanese: エレキッド (erekiddo)
Official Roomaji: Elekid
Korean: 에레키드
Chinese: 電擊怪
French: Élekid
German: Elekid

Breeding

Gender

¾ male, ¼ female

Egg groups

No Eggs

Steps to hatch

6400

Compatibility

Elekid cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

106
1514 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

None

	5% Electirizer
	50% Electirizer
	None

Evolution

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Elekid	Electabuzz Level up: 30	Electivire Trade: Electirizer

Stats

			Effort
			Level
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	45	18.6	263	294
Attack	63	36.3	194	225
Defense	37	10.7	142	173
Special Attack	65	50.7	198	229
Special Defense	55	34.0	178	209
Speed	95	84.7	258	289

Total	360	35.0

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
: It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
: A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
: It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it only charges up a little bit.
: Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Electric
Color: yellow
Cry: download mp3
Habitat: grassland
Pawprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

1'11.6"
0.6 m

Weight

235

51.8 lb
23.5 kg

Locations

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Diamond

Pearl

Moves

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	0	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one level.
9	9	9			ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
			7	7	ThunderShock			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
			10	10	Low Kick			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			16	16	Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
			19	19	Shock Wave			20	60	100%		Never misses.
17	17	17	25	25	Light Screen			30	0	100%		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
			28	28	ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
			34	34	Discharge			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25			Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
33	33	33			Screech			40	0	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
41	41	41	37	37	Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
			43	43	Screech			40	0	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
49	49	49	46	46	Thunder			10	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
					Barrier			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by two levels.
					Cross Chop			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
					DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
					Feint			10	50	100%	2	Only works if the target uses Protect or Detect on this turn.
					Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
					Karate Chop			25	50	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
					Meditate			40	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one level.
					Rolling Kick			15	60	85%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Counter			20	1	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
					Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Helping Hand			20	0	100%	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
					Low Kick			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
					Magnet Rise			10	0	0%		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
					Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
					Seismic Toss			20	1	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
					Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
					Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
					Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
					Thunder Wave			20	0	100%		Paralyzes the target.
					ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Uproar			10	50	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		01	01	01	Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
01	01				DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
02	02				Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03	03				Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07				Zap Cannon			5	120	50%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		16	16	16	Light Screen			30	0	100%		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
13	13				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20	20				Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
		31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
31	31				Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
		34	34	34	Shock Wave			20	60	100%		Never misses.
		42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
33	33				Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
34	34				Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
35	35				Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
39	39				Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
41	41				ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
43	43				Detect			5	0	100%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
			56	56	Fling			10	1	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
			57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one level.
			58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		H5	70	70	Flash			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
			73	73	Thunder Wave			20	0	100%		Paralyzes the target.
			78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
			82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
			90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
48	48				Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		H6	H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
H5	H5				Flash			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.