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Electrode

ElectrodeElectric
  • rain
Electrode is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Electrode is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,099 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Volt Switch / Thunderbolt. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Electrode Stats and Max CP

173 ATK
173 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2373 CP
Lvl 40
2099 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1499 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1199 CP
Lvl 15 Research
899 CP

Electrode's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
ElectricElectric-type
#121
Great LeagueGreat League
#358
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#471

Electrode Type Chart

Electrode takes increased damage from:Electrode takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Electrode takes reduced damage from:Electrode takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Electrode best moveset

Moves

Volt Switch + Thunderbolt

Electric
ElectricVolt Switch
ElectricThunderbolt
Electrode's best Electric-type moveset is Volt Switch / Thunderbolt, with 9.74 DPS and 163.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Electrode ranks #121 (D Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
1.ElectricSparkElectricThunderbolt8.539.79163.8
2.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricThunderbolt8.499.74163.0
3.ElectricSparkElectricDischarge8.419.64161.5
4.ElectricVolt SwitchElectricDischarge8.349.57160.2
5.NormalTackleElectricThunderbolt8.229.43157.8
6.NormalTackleElectricDischarge8.189.38157.1
7.ElectricSparkDarkFoul Play7.578.69145.4
8.ElectricVolt SwitchDarkFoul Play7.508.61144.1
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Fast Attacks

  • ElectricSpark460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Spark
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Spark has no special effects.
    See Spark details page ↗
  • ElectricVolt Switch13201.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy20
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage14
    Energy16

    Effects
    Volt Switch has no special effects.
    See Volt Switch details page ↗
  • NormalTackle *550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • ElectricDischarge65332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Discharge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Discharge has no special effects.
    See Discharge details page ↗
  • ElectricThunderbolt80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Thunderbolt has no special effects.
    See Thunderbolt details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Electrode's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Electrode's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Electrode has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Electrode CP Chart

CP Chart

Electrode reaches a maximum of 2,099 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,134–1,199 CP, rising to 1,418–1,499 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 851–899 CP.

Max CPMax CP2099 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch851 CP - 899 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1134 CP - 1199 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1134 CP - 1199 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1418 CP - 1499 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Electrode Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
129 CP293 CP3156 CP
4219 CP5283 CP6346 CP
7409 CP8473 CP9536 CP
10599 CP11659 CP12719 CP
13779 CP14839 CP15899 CP
16959 CP171019 CP181079 CP
191139 CP201199 CP211259 CP
221319 CP231379 CP241439 CP
251499 CP261559 CP271619 CP
281679 CP291739 CP301799 CP
311829 CP321859 CP331889 CP
341919 CP351949 CP361979 CP
372009 CP382039 CP392069 CP
402099 CP412125 CP422152 CP
432179 CP442206 CP452234 CP
462261 CP472289 CP482317 CP
492345 CP502373 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#101
Height1.2 m
Weight66.6 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
VoltorbVoltorb
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ElectrodeElectrode
  • Voltorb evolves into Electrode which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Electrode

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Electrode's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Electrode.

Electric Electric

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Electrode Candy296 Electrode Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Electrode Candy10 Electrode Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Electrode Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Electrode Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Electrode Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Electrode Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Electrode Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Electrode Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Electrode Candy-

Electrode Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Electrode from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Electrode in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Electrode family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Electrode in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

VoltorbVoltorb
ElectrodeElectrode
Hisuian Voltorb (Hisuian)Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Electrode (Hisuian)Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Hisuian Voltorb (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Voltorb
Shadow Hisuian Electrode (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Electrode
Shadow Voltorb (Shadow)Shadow Voltorb
Shadow Electrode (Shadow)Shadow Electrode

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ElectrodeElectrodeElectrodeScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmElectrodeElectrode
0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.4 m

Electrode's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.4 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Electrode in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.588 m0.6 m
1′11″1′12″
XS0.6 m1.2 m
1′12″3′11″
M0.9 m1.5 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.5 m1.8 m
4′11″5′11″
XXL1.8 m2.4 m
5′11″7′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer23s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Electrode

Electrode high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Electrode. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Electrode Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

ElectrodeElectrodeElectrodeElectrode

Electrode Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueIt stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
YellowStores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
GoldIt is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
SilverIt stores an over­ flowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
CrystalThe more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.
RubyELECTRODE eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this POKéMON exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.
SapphireOne of ELECTRODE’s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical POKéMON that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated.
EmeraldThey appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.
FireRedIt explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.”
LeafGreenIt stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
HeartGoldIt is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
SoulSilverIt stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
XIt explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of “The Bomb Ball.”
YIt stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
Omega RubyElectrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.
Alpha SapphireOne of Electrode’s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical Pokémon that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
Legends: ArceusThe tissue on the surface of its body is curiously similar in composition to an Apricorn. When irritated, this Pokémon lets loose an electric current equal to 20 lightning bolts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Electrode’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Electric-type Pokémon, Electrode is weak to Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Electrode in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Electrode in Pokémon GO are Spark and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.786 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 163.825.

How does Electrode perform in Raids?

Electrode's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Electrode rank as a Electric-type attacker?

Electrode is a D-Tier Electric-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Electrode?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Electrode: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

What is Electrode’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Electrode’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2099 CP and 2373 CP at Level 50.

Can Electrode be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Electrode can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Electrode Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Electrode cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.