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Electrode (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Electric-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Voltorb starting at level 30. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it gained a Regional form, adding the Grass-type.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

This dangerous Pokémon uses explosion. It can KO around 60 damage. When it is about to explode, it can be picked up and thrown. On some occasion it fails to explode, but it will explode eventually.

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

In Pokkén Tournament[]

Electrobe can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
Pokémon Yellow Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
Pokémon Stadium Stores enormous amounts of electricity within its body and explodes with the slightest provocation. Extremely dangerous.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
Pokémon Silver It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
Pokémon Crystal The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Electrode 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.
Pokémon Sapphire One 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.
Pokémon Emerald They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.
Pokémon FireRed It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball."
Pokémon LeafGreen It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon Pearl It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon Platinum It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon HeartGold It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
Pokémon SoulSilver It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon White It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon Black 2 It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon White 2 It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball."
Pokémon Y It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Electrode 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire One 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus The 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.
Pokémon Violet It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of the Bomb Ball.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Power Plant (Two)
Cerulean Cave
Trade Raichu on Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Yellow
Power Plant (Two)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Team Rocket HQ
Pokémon Silver
Team Rocket HQ
Pokémon Crystal
Team Rocket HQ
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
New Mauville
Team Magma Hideout (Two)
Pokémon Sapphire
New Mauville
Team Aqua Hideout (Two)
Pokémon Emerald
New Mauville
Team Aqua Hideout (Two)
Pokémon FireRed
Power Plant (Two)
Cerulean Cave
Trade Raichu on Cinnabar Island
Pokémon LeafGreen
Power Plant (Two)
Cerulean Cave
Trade Raichu on Cinnabar Island
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon HeartGold
Team Rocket HQ (Three)
Cerulean Cave
Pokémon SoulSilver
Team Rocket HQ (Three)
Cerulean Cave
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Lost Hotel, Friend Safari (Electric)
Pokémon Y
Lost Hotel, Friend Safari (Electric)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Team Magma Hideout (Two)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Team Aqua Hideout (Two)
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Power Plant (Four)
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Power Plant (Four)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Voltorb
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks (Hisuian)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
West Province: Area Three
Pokémon Violet
West Province: Area Three

Evolution[]

Voltorb
Reach level 30.
Electrode

Base Stats[]

Gen I-VI[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 50
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 140
Total 480

Gen VII onwards[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 50
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 150
Total 490

Moveset[]

Main article: Electrode/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Red Green
Red Blue
Yellow
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Crystal


Ruby Sapphire


Emerald


Fire Leaf


Diamond Pearl


Platinum
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Heart Soul


Black White


Black 2 White 2
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X Y


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Pikachu Eevee


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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet


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Renders
Legends Arceus


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Scarlet Violet


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Trivia[]

  • Electrode is the only non-playable Pokémon to use the same move in Pokkén Tournament and the Super Smash Bros. series.
  • The author of Pokémon Adventures, Hidenori Kusaka, uses Electrode to represent himself in the volume's comment boxes.
  • Hisuian Electrode has the highest base Speed stat of all Grass-type Pokémon.