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Elekid ((JP)) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is an Electric type Baby Pokémon that made its first appearance in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure before debuting in the second generation games Pokémon Gold and Silver. It evolves into Electabuzz at level 30.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Elekid is a yellow, round-bodied Pokémon with black stripes. Elekid's arms are bulky in proportion to its body, and it has three claws instead of fingers. It has two stripes on its arms, which wrap all the way around. There are two horns on top of its head which resemble the prongs of a plug, complete with holes in their sides. These horns glow bluish-white when Elekid is fully charged. Elekid has a black lightning bolt marking on its chest. Two rows of stripes are near the marking, with the pattern continuing around its lower back. Its legs are black, and its feet are rounded and toeless.

Elekid tends to become restless and full-on rowdy when it hears the sound of thunderstorm coming, and likes to play out in the middle of thunderstorms. It can generate electricity by rotating its arms, but it tires easily and can only charge a small amount. Elekid cannot store the electricity it generates, so it prefers to break into the houses of humans in order to consume electricity from their electrical outlets. It lives in the grasslands.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

Elekid's design is based on North American and Japanese AC power plugs. Its name is a combination of エレキ eleki (electric) and kid.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Pokémon Silver Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Pokémon Crystal It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish-white when it is charging energy.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Pokémon LeafGreen It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Pokémon Pearl It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Pokémon Platinum A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
Pokémon HeartGold It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Pokémon SoulSilver Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
Pokémon White A weak electric current flows between its horns. Sticking a hand there shocks the unwary.
Pokémon Black 2 Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
Pokémon White 2 Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Pokémon Y Spinning its arms around to generate electricity makes the area between its horns shine light blue.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun When it's in a house, electrical outlets serve as its baby bottles. It sucks down electricity.
Pokémon Moon This Pokémon is constantly fighting with Togedemaru that try to steal its electricity. It's a pretty even match.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Breed Electabuzz
Pokémon Silver
Breed Electabuzz
Pokémon Crystal
Breed Electabuzz
Hatch Odd Egg
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Breed Electabuzz
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Route 205, Valley WiIndworks (FireRed)
Pokémon Pearl
Route 205, Valley Windworks (FireRed)
Pokémon Platinum
Breed Electabuzz / Electivire
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
White Forest
Pokémon White 2
Virbank Complex
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Electabuzz / Electivire
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Route 12, Blush Mountain
Pokémon Moon
Route 12, Blush Mountain


Evolution[]

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

Base Stats
HP 45
Attack 63
Defense 37
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 95
Total 360

Moveset[]

Main article: Elekid/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Gold
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • In English, the category "Electric Pokémon" is shared by Elekid, Electabuzz, and Kantonian Zapdos.
    • In Japanese, Elekid has the category "でんきポケモン" (Electric Pokémon), while the other two Pokémon share the category "でんげきポケモン" (Electric Shock Pokémon).
  • Elekid and Magby can be considered counterparts. Both are Baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II who evolve starting at Level 30 and whose evolved forms evolve via trading with an item containing the suffix "-izer" . Both have the same gender ratio (75% male, 25% female), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They both have similar status-inducing Abilities in Flame Body and Static, as well as the same Hidden Ability, Vital Spirit. They also learn moves at the same level that have equal chances of causing a status condition.
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