Electabuzz

Electabuzz
Jynx
125
Magmar
Ability	Static Vital Spirit (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak

Electabuzz <sup>(JPJapanese: エレブー

Romaji: Eleboo)</sup> 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 Elekid starting at level 30 and into Electivire when traded holding an Electirizer.

Physiology and Behaviour

Electabuzz is a slightly humanoid Pokémon with a few feline traits. It has antennae with bulbous tips where its ears should be, two long tufts of fur on top of its head, small eyes, and two large fangs in its upper jaw. It is covered in yellow fur with many black stripes. There is a large, lightning bolt-shaped stripe on Electabuzz's chest, a V-shaped stripe on its forehead, one stripe on its side, a thick stripe down its back, two bands on each leg, several broken bands on each arm, and many rings around its long tail. There are three clawed toes on each of its feet, two in front and one in back, and five fingers on each hand.

In the dark, Electabuzz will glow light blue from the electrical charges running across its body. It is constantly leaking more electricity than it consumes. Electabuzz often gathered groups around tall tress in order to wait for the upcoming storm. During torrential thunderstorms, Electabuzz will compete to find locations likely to be struck by lightning in order to absorb the electric power. Electabuzz is often used as an alternative to lightning rods because it is unharmed by the absorption of electricity. It is also capable of entirely nonverbal communication via electrical currents when in close proximity to another of its species. Blackouts have been known to happen when groups of Electabuzz gather to consume electricity of power plants, thus often gets blamed for the occuring power outages. As a result, Ground-type Pokémon are kept around power plants to keep Electabuzz from raiding.

In battle, Electabuzz windmills its arms, apparently to add momentum to its punches. This method of battle seems ineffective, as opponents can escape in the meantime. Electabuzz typically resides near power plants and can cause blackouts in cities, though it can also be found in grasslands.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Pokémon Yellow	If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Pokémon Stadium	Appear in power plants in search of electricity. They are said to cause major blackouts if they disappear.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Pokémon Silver	Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Pokémon Crystal	When two Electabuzz touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokémon Sapphire	When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokémon Emerald	When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokémon FireRed	It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Pokémon Pearl	Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Pokémon Platinum	It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Pokémon HeartGold	Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Pokémon White	It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Pokémon Black 2	Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
Pokémon White 2	Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its body glows a whitish blue.
Pokémon Y	It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Pokémon Moon	Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Pokémon Red	Power Plant
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Route 10
Pokémon Silver	Route 10
Pokémon Crystal	Route 10
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Power Plant
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Evolve Elekid
Pokémon Pearl	Evolve Elekid
Pokémon Platinum	Route 222
Pokémon HeartGold	Route 10, Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 10, Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Pokémon White	Evolve Elekid
Pokémon White 2	Evolve Elekid
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Friend Safari (Electric)
Pokémon Y	Friend Safari (Electric)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Evolve Elekid
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Elekid
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Route 12, Blush Mountain (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon	Route 12, Blush Mountain (SOS Battle)

Evolution

Elekid	Reach level 30.	Electabuzz	Trade holding Electrizer.	Electivire

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	65
Attack	83
Defense	57
Sp. Attack	95
Sp. Defense	85
Speed	105
Total	82

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG125-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS125.png File:PKMNS125-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC125.gif File:PKMNC125-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS125.png File:PKMNRS125-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE125.gif File:PKMNE125-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG125.png File:PKMNFRLG125-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP125-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP125.png File:PKMNP125-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS125.png File:PKMNHGSS125-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW125-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2125.png File:PKMNBW2125-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY125-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE125-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS125-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP125.png File:PKMNBDSP125-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA125.png File:PKMNPLA125-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV125-S.png

Trivia

• In its original artwork, Electabuzz has four fingers; however, it has five fingers in the anime and subsequent artwork. In Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, it is depicted with six fingers (five fingers and one thumb).