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Electivire(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Electric Pokémon that made its first appearance in the Pokémon anime episode Home is Where the Start Is! before debuting in the fourth generation games Diamond and Pearl. It evolves from Electabuzz when traded with an Electrizer.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Electivire is a large, humanoid Pokémon covered in yellow fur with black stripes. It appears to lack a neck and has red eyes, a black spot on its forehead, and a pair of antennae with bulbous tips. A pattern on Electivire's back resembles an electric outlet. The fur on its cheeks and shoulders is spiky and ruffled. It has two black tails with red rounded ends, resembling open electrical wires. Electivire has black feet with three, clawed toes, and five black fingers on each of its hands.

Electivire is said to have the best electrical-energy output of all Electric-type Pokémon. Electivire is known to be recklessly careless regarding enemy attacks. The tips of its tails generate electricity, which shock opponents on contact with over 20,000 volts. It can also electrify its punches by gripping on to its tails. Blue sparks fly between its antennae as its electric charge amplifies. It thumps its chest when excited, causing thunder and sparks to fly around it. The voltage it makes can increase when it is battling. The amount of electric energy it can produce depends on Electivire's pulse. Electivire usually feeds off electric currents. In the anime, Electivire has been seen eating fruits from trees. A single Electivire is capable of powering a large city for an entire year.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Electivire runs the link shop in Treasure Town.

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Electivire is used by Heath and is a boss of the game. It was used as a distraction so Team Dim Sun could attack the Ranger Union.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Electivire appears on the Electric terrain of Pokémon Stadium 2.

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Electivire debuted in Home is Where the Start Is!, the final episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire. It is under the ownership of Gary Oak. He used it to battle Ash Ketchum's Pikachu.

Origin and inspiration[]

Electivire may be based on an oni, a horned ogre that sometimes has powers of thunder and lightning and often wore tiger skin loincloths which are usually yellow with black stripes. Due to its shaggy appearance, Electivire may also be based on a Namahage, demons portrayed by men wearing oni masks, which tend to have long hair, and wore straw capes. It may also be based on a Yeti, an ape-like cryptid that was said to inhabit the Himalayas. Its design and Motor Drive Ability are similar to an electric motor, while the mark on its back resembles a socket. Its horns may be based on Tesla coils and the tails look like cables.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power.
Pokémon Pearl It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power.
Pokémon Platinum Heedless of enemy attacks, it closes in, shoves its tails onto the foe, then looses high voltage.
Pokémon HeartGold As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns.
Pokémon SoulSilver As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Heedless of enemy attacks, it closes in, shoves its tails onto the foe, then looses high voltage.
Pokémon White Heedless of enemy attacks, it closes in, shoves its tails onto the foe, then looses high voltage.
Pokémon Black 2 The instant it presses the tips of its tails onto an opponent, it sends over 20,000 volts of electricity into the foe.
Pokémon White 2 The instant it presses the tips of its tails onto an opponent, it sends over 20,000 volts of electricity into the foe.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns.
Pokémon Y It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power.
Pokémon Omega Ruby As its electric charge amplifies, blue sparks begin to crackle between its horns.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of power.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun It pushes the tips of its tails against its foes and then lets loose a high-voltage current. Its foes are burned to a crisp in an instant.
Pokémon Moon When it gets excited, it thumps its chest. With every thud, thunder roars and electric sparks shower all around.
Pokémon Ultra Sun It grips its tail, which spews electricity, and then beats down opponents with the power of its electrified fist.
Pokémon Ultra Moon A single Electivire can provide enough electricity for all the buildings in a big city for a year.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword The amount of electrical energy this Pokémon produces is proportional to the rate of its pulse. The voltage jumps while Electivire is battling.
Pokémon Shield In terms of electrical-energy output, Electivire is one of the best among all Electric Pokémon. It discharges high-voltage currents from its tails.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of electricity.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It pushes the tips of its two tails against the foe, then lets loose with over 20,000 volts of electricity.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Its evolution was induced by an unusual item, and its electrical output rises along with its heart rate. From its tails, it can unleash an electric current measuring 20,000 volts.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet When it gets excited, it thumps its chest. With every thud, thunder roars and electric sparks shower all around.
Pokémon Violet This Pokémon presses the tips of its tails onto an opponent and instantly sends over 20,000 volts of high-voltage electricity through them.

Game locations[]

In the main games, Electivire is only obtainable by evolving Electabuzz by trading with an Electrizer.

Evolution[]

Elekid
Reach level 30.
Electabuzz
Trade holding Electrizer.
Electivire
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 123
Defense 67
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 85
Speed 95
Total 540

Moveset[]

Main article: Electivire/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Trivia[]

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