Type matchups
Damage Electabuzz takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Electabuzz has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 83
- Defense
- 57
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 490
Electabuzz has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (105). Its Attack (83) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 57 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Electabuzz can have the abilities Static and Vital Spirit.
How to beat Electabuzz
Electabuzz takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Electabuzz's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Electabuzz's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Electabuzz's Electric moves.
Evolution
Electabuzz is the middle stage of its line (Elekid → Electabuzz → Electivire): it evolves from Elekid and into Electivire.
Best counters to Electabuzz
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Electabuzz weak to?
As an Electric type, Electabuzz takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Electabuzz resistant to?
Electabuzz resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Electabuzz?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Electabuzz with super-effective attacks.