Elekid

Elekid is an Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Elekid has a maximum CP of 1,364. It is weak to Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Elekid is Thunder Shock and Discharge.

Elekid Stats and Max CP

135 ATK

101 DEF

128 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1364 CP

Lvl 40

1206 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

861 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

689 CP

Lvl 15 Research

517 CP

Elekid's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Electric-type

#216

Great League

#700

Elekid Type Chart

Elekid takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Elekid takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Elekid best moveset

Thunder Shock + Discharge

Thunder Shock

Discharge

The best Electric-type moveset for Elekid is Thunder Shock and Discharge (7.28 DPS, 63.5 TDO). In raids, Elekid ranks #216 among Electric-type attackers (F Tier).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt	5.68	7.30	63.7
2.	Thunder Shock	Discharge	5.66	7.28	63.5
3.	Thunder Shock	Thunder Punch	5.31	6.82	59.5
4.	Low Kick	Discharge	5.24	6.74	58.8
5.	Low Kick	Thunderbolt	5.13	6.59	57.6
6.	Low Kick	Thunder Punch	4.94	6.35	55.4
7.	Thunder Shock	Brick Break	4.74	6.09	53.2
8.	Low Kick	Brick Break	4.49	5.77	50.3

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Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Low Kick550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Low Kick has no special effects.
See Low Kick details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Discharge65332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 40

Effects
Discharge has no special effects.
See Discharge details page ↗
Thunder Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Thunder Punch has no special effects.
See Thunder Punch details page ↗
Thunderbolt *80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Thunderbolt has no special effects.
See Thunderbolt details page ↗
Brick Break40331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 40
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.7s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Brick Break details page ↗

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.1s

Damage	55
Energy	40

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 1.8s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	40
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.7s - 1.3s

Damage	50
Energy	40

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Elekid can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Elekid can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Elekid CP Chart

At Level 50, Elekid maxes out at 1,364 CP. Raid catches are 640 to 689 CP, or 800 to 861 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 480 to 517 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1364 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	480 CP - 517 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	640 CP - 689 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	640 CP - 689 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	800 CP - 861 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Elekid’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	17 CP	2	53 CP	3	89 CP
4	126 CP	5	162 CP	6	199 CP
7	235 CP	8	272 CP	9	308 CP
10	344 CP	11	379 CP	12	413 CP
13	448 CP	14	482 CP	15	517 CP
16	551 CP	17	586 CP	18	620 CP
19	655 CP	20	689 CP	21	723 CP
22	758 CP	23	792 CP	24	827 CP
25	861 CP	26	896 CP	27	930 CP
28	965 CP	29	999 CP	30	1034 CP
31	1051 CP	32	1068 CP	33	1086 CP
34	1103 CP	35	1120 CP	36	1137 CP
37	1154 CP	38	1172 CP	39	1189 CP
40	1206 CP	41	1221 CP	42	1237 CP
43	1252 CP	44	1268 CP	45	1284 CP
46	1299 CP	47	1315 CP	48	1331 CP
49	1347 CP	50	1364 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Elekid

Mega Pokémon that boost Elekid’s Electric-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Elekid.

Electric

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#239
Height	0.61 m
Weight	23.5 kg
Region	Generation 2
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	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Elekid	25 Candy	Electabuzz
Electabuzz	100 Candy Special Item: Sinnoh Stone	Electivire

Elekid evolves into Electabuzz which costs 25 Candy.
Electabuzz evolves into Electivire which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.

Elekid family

Elekid’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.3 m	0.31 m	0.61 m	0.92 m	1.07 m

Size bounds

Elekid's height ranges from 0.2989 m to 1.0675 m, with the average being 0.61 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2989 m1′00″	0.305 m1′00″
XS	0.305 m1′00″	0.4575 m1′06″
M	0.4575 m1′06″	0.7625 m2′06″
XL	0.7625 m2′06″	0.915 m3′00″
XXL	0.915 m3′00″	1.0675 m3′06″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Elekid from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Elekid

Elekid high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Elekid. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Elekid costumes

A list of Elekid costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Elekid Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	It rotates its arms to generate electricity, butit tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Silver	Even in the most vicious storm, this POKéMON playshappily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Crystal	It loves violent thunder. The space between its hornsflickers bluish- white when it is charging energy.
Ruby, Sapphire	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.
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 POKéMON 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.
Diamond, Pearl	It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
Platinum, Black, White	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.
Black 2, White 2	Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
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, Alpha Sapphire	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.
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!
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Elekid in Pokémon GO?

Elekid’s best moves are Thunder Shock and Discharge, for 7.28 DPS and 63.5 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Elekid’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

How does Elekid perform in Raids?

Elekid ranks #216 among Electric-type attackers (F Tier).

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

Elekid tops out at 1,206 CP at Level 40 and 1,364 CP at Level 50.

Can Elekid be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Elekid can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Elekid Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Elekid cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Elekid?

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

Elekid Stats and Max CP

Elekid's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Elekid Type Chart

Elekid takes increased damage from:

Elekid takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Electric

Evolution Chart

Elekid family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Elekid

Elekid high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Elekid in Pokémon GO?

What are Elekid’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Elekid perform in Raids?

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

Can Elekid be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Elekid Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Elekid?

Overview and stats

Elekid Stats and Max CP

Elekid's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Elekid Type Chart

Elekid takes increased damage from:

Elekid takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Electric

Evolution Chart

Elekid family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Elekid

Elekid high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Elekid in Pokémon GO?

What are Elekid’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Elekid perform in Raids?

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

Can Elekid be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Elekid Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Elekid?