Electabuzz is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,334 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Electabuzz takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Electabuzz takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 9.97 | 11.48 | 185.6 |
| 2. |  Low Kick | Thunderbolt | 9.20 | 10.60 | 171.3 |
| 3. | Thunder Shock | Thunder Punch | 8.99 | 10.36 | 167.4 |
| 4. | Thunder Shock | Thunder | 8.68 | 10.00 | 161.7 |
| 5. | Low Kick | Thunder Punch | 8.48 | 9.77 | 157.9 |
| 6. | Low Kick | Thunder | 7.91 | 9.12 | 147.4 |
Thunder Shock
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7
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Low Kick550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Thunder Punch50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Thunder1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Thunderbolt80502.5s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
The following chart shows Electabuzz's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Electabuzz'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 Electabuzz has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Electabuzz reaches a maximum of 2,334 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,265–1,333 CP, rising to 1,582–1,667 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 949–1,000 CP.
 Max CP | 2334 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 949 CP - 1000 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1265 CP - 1333 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1265 CP - 1333 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1582 CP - 1667 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Electabuzz Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 CP | 2 | 103 CP | 3 | 173 CP |
| 4 | 244 CP | 5 | 314 CP | 6 | 385 CP |
| 7 | 455 CP | 8 | 526 CP | 9 | 596 CP |
| 10 | 667 CP | 11 | 733 CP | 12 | 800 CP |
| 13 | 867 CP | 14 | 933 CP | 15 | 1000 CP |
| 16 | 1067 CP | 17 | 1133 CP | 18 | 1200 CP |
| 19 | 1267 CP | 20 | 1333 CP | 21 | 1400 CP |
| 22 | 1467 CP | 23 | 1534 CP | 24 | 1600 CP |
| 25 | 1667 CP | 26 | 1734 CP | 27 | 1800 CP |
| 28 | 1867 CP | 29 | 1934 CP | 30 | 2001 CP |
| 31 | 2034 CP | 32 | 2067 CP | 33 | 2101 CP |
| 34 | 2134 CP | 35 | 2167 CP | 36 | 2201 CP |
| 37 | 2234 CP | 38 | 2267 CP | 39 | 2301 CP |
| 40 | 2334 CP | 41 | 2364 CP | 42 | 2393 CP |
| 43 | 2423 CP | 44 | 2454 CP | 45 | 2484 CP |
| 46 | 2515 CP | 47 | 2545 CP | 48 | 2576 CP |
| 49 | 2607 CP | 50 | 2639 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Electabuzz's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Electabuzz.
ElectricMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #125 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 75% Male ♀ 25% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Elekid |
|  Electabuzz |
| Electabuzz |
|  Electivire |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Electabuzz in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Electabuzz
Elekid
Electivire
Dynamax Electabuzz
Dynamax Electivire
Shadow Electabuzz
Shadow ElectivireThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | |  |
| 0.54 m | 0.55 m | 1.1 m | 1.65 m | 1.93 m |
Electabuzz's height ranges from 0.539 m to 1.925 m, with the average being 1.1 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.539 m1′09″ | 0.55 m1′10″ |
| XS | 0.55 m1′10″ | 0.825 m2′08″ |
| M | 0.825 m2′08″ | 1.375 m4′06″ |
| XL | 1.375 m4′06″ | 1.65 m5′05″ |
| XXL | 1.65 m5′05″ | 1.925 m6′04″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Electabuzz Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Electabuzz 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 Electabuzz in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Electabuzz. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
A list of Electabuzz costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | 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 | Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its en tire body glows a whitish-blue. |
| Silver | Its body constant ly discharges electricity. Get ting 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. |
| LeafGreen | Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities. |
| 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. |
| HeartGold | Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue. |
| SoulSilver | Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end. |
| Black 2, White 2 | Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time. |
| X | Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish blue. |
| Y | It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha 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. |
| Sun | Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity. |
| Moon | Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats. |
| Ultra Sun | Electricity permeates its body. It swings its arms round and round to charge up electricity before unleashing a punch. |
| Ultra Moon | While it’s often blamed for power outages, the truth is the cause of outages is more often an error on the part of the electric company. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant. |
| Sword | Many power plants keep Ground-type Pokémon around as a defense against Electabuzz that come seeking electricity. |
| Shield | With the coming of a storm, many of these Pokémon will gather under tall trees and sit there waiting for lightning to strike. |
| Legends: Arceus | Feeds on electrical energy. During sudden showers beneath looming thunderclouds, one can observe Electabuzz scaling tall trees, where the Pokémon will then wait for lightning to strike. |
The best moves for Electabuzz in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.48 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 185.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.
Electabuzz’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,334 CP and 2,639 CP at Level 50.
Electabuzz can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Electabuzz cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Electabuzz: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
Regular Electabuzz
Shiny Electabuzz
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