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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 |
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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[]
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Pokémon Crystal | Hatch Odd Egg | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fourth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon White | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon White 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Seventh Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Moon |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 45 |
Attack | 63 |
Defense | 37 |
Sp. Attack | 65 |
Sp. Defense | 55 |
Speed | 95 |
Total | 360 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
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.