Name origin

electricity
energy from electric currents
buzz
noise that comes from electricity


Electabuzz artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 125
Type Electric
Species Electric Pokémon
Height 3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight 66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
Abilities Static
Vital Spirit (Dream World)
Local № 125 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
155 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
198 (Platinum)
157 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
057 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Erebu

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 156
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Electabuzz stats

The base stats for Electabuzz are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 65
240 - 334
Attack 83
153 - 291
Defense 57
107 - 234
Sp. Atk 95
175 - 317
Sp. Def 85
157 - 295
Speed 105
193 - 339
Total 490

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen
Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Yellow If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this POKéMON has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Gold
HeartGold
Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Silver
SoulSilver
Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Crystal When two ELECTABUZZ touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Ruby
Sapphire
When a storm arrives, gangs of this POKéMON compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
Emerald When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use ELECTABUZZ in place of lightning rods.
FireRed It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Diamond
Pearl
Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Platinum
Black
White
It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Black 2
White 2
Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Electabuzz learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
5 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
8 Low KickFightingPhysical-100
12 SwiftNormalSpecial60
15 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
19 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
22 Electro BallElectricSpecial-100
26 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
29 ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
36 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
42 ScreechNormalStatus-85
49 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
55 ThunderElectricSpecial12070

Electabuzz learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
6 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
11 Low KickFightingPhysical-100
16 SwiftNormalSpecial60
21 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
26 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
32 Electro BallElectricSpecial-100
38 ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
44 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
50 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
56 ScreechNormalStatus-85
62 ThunderElectricSpecial12070

Electabuzz learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
7 ThunderShockElectricSpecial40100
10 Low KickFightingPhysical-100
16 SwiftNormalSpecial60
19 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
25 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
28 ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
37 DischargeElectricSpecial80100
43 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
52 ScreechNormalStatus-85
58 ThunderElectricSpecial12070

Egg moves

Electabuzz learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Electabuzz egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Karate ChopFightingPhysical50100
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Rolling KickFightingPhysical6085
MeditatePsychicStatus--
BarrierPsychicStatus--
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical10050
Cross ChopFightingPhysical10080
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical10090
FeintNormalPhysical30100

Electabuzz learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Electabuzz egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Karate ChopFightingPhysical50100
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Rolling KickFightingPhysical6085
MeditatePsychicStatus--
BarrierPsychicStatus--
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical10050
Cross ChopFightingPhysical10080
FeintNormalPhysical30100

Move Tutor moves

Electabuzz can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595
Dual ChopDragonPhysical4090

Electabuzz can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Electabuzz is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Electabuzz is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Electabuzz is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Electabuzz is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Electabuzz sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Electabuzz normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Electabuzz shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Electabuzz normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Electabuzz shiny sprite

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Where to find Electabuzz

Red
Blue
Power Plant
Gold
Silver
Route 10
Crystal Route 10
FireRed
LeafGreen
Power Plant
Platinum Route 222
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 10

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Electabuzz questions