Elekid (Japanese : エレキッド Elekid ) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II .
It evolves into Electabuzz starting at level 30, which evolves into Electivire when traded while holding an Electirizer .
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Biology
Elekid is a yellow, round-bodied Pokémon with black stripes. Elekid's arms are bulky in proportion to its body, and it has three claws instead of fingers. It has two stripes on its arms, which wrap all the way around. There are two horns on top of its head which resemble the prongs of a power plug, complete with holes in their sides. These horns glow bluish-white when Elekid is fully charged. Elekid has a black lightning bolt marking on its chest. Two rows of stripes are near the marking, with the pattern continuing around its lower back. Its legs are black, and its feet are rounded and toeless.
Elekid tends to become restless and full-on rowdy when it hears the sound of thunderstorm coming, and likes to play out in the middle of thunderstorms. It can generate electricity by rotating its arms, but it tires easily and can only charge a small amount. Elekid cannot store the electricity it generates, so it prefers to break into the houses of humans in order to consume electricity from their electrical outlets. It lives in the grasslands.
Evolution
Elekid evolves into Electabuzz , which evolves into Electivire .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Johto #154
Gold
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Silver
Even in the most vicious storm, this Pok émon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Crystal
It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish-white when it is charging energy.
Stadium 2
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Even in the most vicious storm, this Pok émon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III
Hoenn #—
Kanto #—
Ruby
Elekid stores electricity in its body. If it touches metal and accidentally discharges all its built-up electricity, this Pok émon begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.
Sapphire
Emerald
If it touches metal and discharges the electricity it has stored in its body, an Elekid begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.
FireRed
Even in the most vicious storm, this Pok émon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
LeafGreen
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Generation IV
Sinnoh Pt : #197
Johto #156
Diamond
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Pearl
Platinum
A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
HeartGold
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it only charges up a little bit.
SoulSilver
Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Generation V
Unova B2 W2 : #056
Black
A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
White
Black 2
Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos #—
Hoenn #—
X
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Y
Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII
Alola S M : #226
Alola US UM : #295
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! .
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.
Ultra Sun
When it hears the crash of thunder, Elekid's mood improves. It can be useful to record that sound and play it when Elekid's feeling down.
Ultra Moon
When its horns shine a bluish white, that's the sign it's fully charged. You'll get a shocking jolt if you touch it!
Generation VIII
Galar Crown Tundra #015
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #182
Sword
When a storm approaches, this Pokémon gets restless. Once Elekid hears the sound of thunder, it gets full-on rowdy.
Shield
It's not good at storing electricity yet. This Pokémon sneaks into people's homes, looking for electrical outlets to eat electricity from.
Brilliant Diamond
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
They generate electricity by spinning their arms. During a thunderstorm, if one hears the lively voices of children out in the wilderness, what one is actually hearing are the voices of Elekid.
Generation IX
Paldea #—
Kitakami #—
Blueberry #10
Scarlet
It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish white when it is charging energy.
Violet
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it only charges up a little bit.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152
200 - 294
63
61 - 126
117 - 247
37
37 - 97
71 - 190
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
55
54 - 117
103 - 229
95
90 - 161
175 - 317
Total:
360
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Elekid is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elekid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elekid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elekid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Elekid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Elekid
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Elekid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Elekid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:(present)
Field move:(present)
(Electrify ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-115
It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 71
Base Defense: 47
Base Speed: 60
Evolution data
Elekid evolves into Electabuzz starting at level 30, which evolves into Electivire when traded while holding an Electirizer . Electabuzz cannot evolve into Electivire in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! , as Electivire is not present in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus , Electabuzz evolves into Electivire when exposed to an Electirizer.
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Other sprites
Gold and Silver credits' sprite
In animation
Main series
Elekid in Pokémon Horizons: The Series
An Elekid Egg in Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver
Major appearances
In When Pokémon Worlds Collide! , Paul used an Elekid to battle Ash's Pikachu . It then battled Roark in Shapes of Things to Come . Elekid evolved into an Electabuzz in Smells Like Team Spirit during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition , and then into an Electivire off-screen sometime prior to Casting a Paul on Barry! .
Other
Elekid debuted in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure , where it quickly became friends with Pikachu. The little Electric Pokémon decided to help Pikachu and his friends find Togepi . Elekid even stood by Pikachu's side when he was trying to prevent lightning from striking the Giant Tree.
Elekid made its animated series debut in Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid , where Casey caught one. It reappeared in A Date With Delcatty and Those Darn Electabuzz! .
In Reversing the Charges , an Elekid absorbed an unhealthily high amount of lightning and was subsequently electrifying every other Pokémon in sight. It calmed down and returned to its normal self after battling Ash's Pikachu.
In Three Sides to Every Story! , Piplup and an Elekid working with Lulu fell in love with Lulu's Marill .
An Elekid first appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me! , under the ownership of Orla . It has since made further appearances through Pokémon Horizons: The Series .
Minor appearances
Elekid's prongs in a drawing
An Elekid appeared in a fantasy in The Double Trouble Header .
In All Things Bright and Beautifly! , a Coordinator 's Elekid competed in the Rustboro City Contest .
In Gonna Rule The School! , the Pokémon Trainers' School lent an Elekid to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In Saved by the Beldum , a Trainer's Elekid was seen at the Ever Grande Conference .
An Elekid appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew .
An Elekid appeared in Journey to the Unown! .
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! , Mitchell 's Elekid watched the Pokémon Summer Academy closing ceremony.
In An Old Family Blend! , a Trainer 's Elekid was at the Lily of the Valley Conference .
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions , an Elekid on the Jubilife Reds with Electabuzz and Electivire competed in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup .
An Elekid appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret! .
Two Trainers' Elekid appeared in Alola to New Adventure! and That's Why the Litten is a Scamp! .
A student's Elekid appeared in The Guardian's Challenge . It reappeared in the banned episode SM064 .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style! .
Three Trainers' Elekid appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run! and Crystal-Clear Sleuthing! .
In Racing to a Big Event! , a Trainer's Elekid competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race .
Two Trainers' Elekid appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins... .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in Getting the Band Back Together! .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in A Glaring Rivalry! .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in Faba's Revenge! .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in Sours for the Sweet! .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites! .
In Securing the Future! , a Trainer's Elekid joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form .
Six Trainers' Elekid appeared in The Power of Us .
In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful! , an Elekid was staying at Aether Paradise .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in Aiming for the Top Floor! .
Two Trainers' Elekid appeared in Exhibition Unmasked! .
An Elekid appeared in Out of Their Elements! , under the ownership of Billy .
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in Welcome to Paldea! .
A Elekid appeared in Ludlow's Homecoming! .
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
EP261
Ash's Pokédex
Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. Elekid is the evolved form of Electabuzz . It generates electricity by spinning its arms.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
AG154
May's Pokédex
Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. It spins its arms to create a powerful electric charge.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
DP003
Dawn's Pokédex
Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. Elekid waves its arms to produce a strong electrical charge and gains strength when lightning is present.
DP137
Ash's Pokédex
Elekid, the Electric Pokémon. Elekid's weak spot is between its horns, but the electric current that runs there can shock the unwary.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Trainer's Elekid appeared in The Gathering of Stars .
In the manga
Elekid in Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters HGSS
An Elekid appeared in PMHGSS11 .
Pokémon Adventures
Ken of the Team Rocket Elite Trio owns a female Elekid, which first appeared in Elekid Incorporated .
In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle , Crystal caught a wild Elekid near an amusement park and later sent it to Professor Oak .
In Encountering Elekid , Volkner has an Elekid, which he used in his battle against Platinum .
In Out-Odding Oddish , an Elekid appeared under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down , a Camper 's Elekid was at the Safari Zone .
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Gold obtained an Elekid in Let's Aim For The Goal! as his prize for winning a basketball tournament at the Ruins of Alph .
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
An Elekid appeared in GDZ36 .
An Elekid appeared in GDZ57 , under the ownership of a male Trainer.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
Two Elekid appeared in I Want to be Human Again! .
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
An Elekid appeared in I Want to Become Popular!! .
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
An Elekid appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!! .
In the TCG
Main article: Elekid (TCG)
In the TFG
One Elekid figure has been released.
Trivia
In English, the category "Electric Pokémon" is shared by Elekid, Electabuzz , and Kantonian Zapdos .
In Japanese, Elekid has the category でんきポケモン Denki Pokémon (Electric Pokémon), while the other two Pokémon share the category でんげきポケモン Dengeki Pokémon (Electric Shock Pokémon).
Elekid and Magby can be considered counterparts. Both are Baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II who evolve starting at Level 30 and whose evolved forms evolve via trading with an item containing the suffix "-izer" . Both have the same gender ratio (75% male, 25% female), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They both have similar status-inducing Abilities in Flame Body and Static , as well as the same Hidden Ability, Vital Spirit . They also learn moves at the same level that have equal chances of causing a status condition .
Origin
Elekid, being the baby form of Electabuzz , may be based on an oni , a Japanese ogre . Its antennas seem to be based on American and Japanese AC power plugs . There's a lightning symbol on its belly indicating its Electric abilities. Elekid's way of charging, which is spinning its arms, works like electric generator , which converts mechanical energy into electric power.
Name origin
Elekid may be a combination of electric or エレキ eleki (electric) and kid .
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
エレキッド Elekid
From エレキ eleki and kid
French
Élekid
Same as English/Japanese name
Spanish
Elekid
Same as English/Japanese name
German
Elekid
Same as English/Japanese name
Italian
Elekid
Same as English/Japanese name
Korean
에레키드 Elekid 엘레키드 Elekid
Transcription of Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese
電擊怪 / 电击怪Diànjíguài / Diànjīguài
From 電擊 / 电击 diànjí / diànjī and 怪 guài
Cantonese Chinese
電擊怪 Dihngīkgwaai
From 電擊 dihngīk and 怪 gwaai
More languages
Hindi
इलेकचा Eleckcha
From electric or electricity and बच्चा Bachcha
Russian
Элекид Elekid
Transcription of English name
Thai
เอเลคิด Elekhit
Transcription of Japanese name
See also
External links
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex , a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.