Elekid

Official artwork of ElekidElectric Shiny Pokémon icon

Elekid is a Electric-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1364 in Pokémon GO. Elekid's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. It is weather boosted by Rain weather, and it was originally found in the Johto region. Shiny Elekid is available in Pokémon GO.

Elekid is weak to Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1364 CP
Attack135 ATK
Defense101 DEF
Stamina128 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedElekid can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#239
Height0.61 m
Weight23.5 kg
RegionJohto Generation 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy

Elekid type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Elekid's best moves and movesets

Moves

Elekid's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt, with 9.57 DPS (damage per second) and 110.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Elekid Thunderbolt.

DPS9.57
TDO110.15
Score11.0
Weather Boost
  • rain
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Elekid with its best moveset, we recommend to use Thunder Shock/Discharge. You will lose around 3.0% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Elekid's strongest moveset (Thunder Shock/Thunderbolt).

Elekid moves comparison

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

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunderbolt *9.57110.111.0
      2.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 9.28106.810.6
      3.FightingLow Kick ElectricThunderbolt *9.05104.210.4
      4.FightingLow Kick ElectricDischarge 8.94102.910.2
      5.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunder Punch 8.4997.89.7
      6.FightingLow Kick ElectricThunder Punch 8.1593.99.3
      7.ElectricThunder Shock FightingBrick Break 7.4485.78.5
      8.FightingLow Kick FightingBrick Break 7.2082.98.2

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder Shock5Damage8Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • FightingLow Kick6Damage6Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy5

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

      Charged Moves

      • ElectricDischarge65Damage33Energy
        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
        Damage65
        Energy45

        Effects
        Discharge has no special effects.
        See Discharge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunder Punch45Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.8s
        Damage window1.7s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Thunder Punch has no special effects.
        See Thunder Punch details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderbolt *80Damage50Energy
        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 ↗
      • FightingBrick Break40Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Brick Break
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage40
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.6s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage40
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Brick Break details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Elekid has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Elekid Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Elekid's Max CP is at Level 50. Elekid Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1364 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch480 CP - 517 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs640 CP - 689 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids640 CP - 689 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      800 CP - 861 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Elekid Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      117 CP253 CP389 CP
      4126 CP5162 CP6199 CP
      7235 CP8272 CP9308 CP
      10344 CP11379 CP12413 CP
      13448 CP14482 CP15517 CP
      16551 CP17586 CP18620 CP
      19655 CP20689 CP21723 CP
      22758 CP23792 CP24827 CP
      25861 CP26896 CP27930 CP
      28965 CP29999 CP301034 CP
      311051 CP321068 CP331086 CP
      341103 CP351120 CP361137 CP
      371154 CP381172 CP391189 CP
      401206 CP411221 CP421237 CP
      431252 CP441268 CP451284 CP
      461299 CP471315 CP481331 CP
      491347 CP501364 CP

      Elekid evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of ElekidElekid
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of ElectabuzzElectabuzz
      Thumbnail image of ElectabuzzElectabuzz
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
      Thumbnail image of ElectivireElectivire
      • 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.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Elekid

      Photobomb

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

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
      ElectricDragon
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega Manectric
      Electric
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Elekid Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Elekid in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Elekid, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Elekid high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

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

              Elekid Pokédex entries

              Johto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              GoldIt rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
              SilverEven in the most vicious storm, this POKéMON plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
              CrystalIt loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish- white when it is charging energy.
              Ruby, SapphireELEKID 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.
              EmeraldIf it touches metal and discharges the electricity it has stored in its body, an ELEKID begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.
              FireRedEven in the most vicious storm, this POKéMON plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
              LeafGreenIt rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
              Diamond, PearlIt generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
              Platinum, Black, WhiteA weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
              HeartGoldIt rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it only charges up a little bit.
              SoulSilverEven in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
              Black 2, White 2Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
              XIt generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can’t store the energy it makes.
              YSpinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
              Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireElekid 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.
              SunWhen it’s in a house, electrical outlets serve as its baby bottles. It sucks down electricity.
              MoonThis Pokémon is constantly fighting with Togedemaru that try to steal its electricity. It’s a pretty even match.
              Ultra SunWhen 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 MoonWhen its horns shine a bluish white, that’s the sign it’s fully charged. You’ll get a shocking jolt if you touch it!
              SwordWhen a storm approaches, this Pokémon gets restless. Once Elekid hears the sound of thunder, it gets full-on rowdy.
              ShieldIt’s not good at storing electricity yet. This Pokémon sneaks into people’s homes, looking for electrical outlets to eat electricity from.
              Legends: ArceusThey 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.