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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[]

Electrode is a round Pokémon resembling an upside-down Poké Ball with a mouth and eyes. Its top half is white, while its lower half is red. For this reason, many Trainers try to pick it up, mistaking it for an item. The Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards depict Electrode as hollow. Many know it by the nickname "Bomb Ball", due to its unpredictable and explosive nature.

Electrode tends to live in Power Plants where fresh electricity is being generated, which it consumes. As a result, it often causes blackouts. The more electric energy Electrode consumes, the faster it moves. Electrode explodes in response to even the smallest stimulation, simply to entertain itself, or because it has taken in too much electricity. But unlike Voltorb, Electrode can control its explosive ability at will. When full of stored electricity, it has been known to drift with the wind. Electrode is known as the Bomb Ball due to being high feared because of its explosive nature.

Hisuian Electrode[]

In Hisui, Electrode also resembles the upside-down Poké Balls of the time period, with a wooden pattern on its top half. Its eyes are large black holes inside a debossed pattern, resembling an angry glare. Its lower half is dark red and has a hole in the bottom. Its mouth is in a constant frown, giving the impression that it is drawn on. Interestingly, its surface texture is similar to that of an Apricorn.

When enraged, Hisuian Electrode can unleash an electric current equivalent to about 20 lightning bolts. It can also absorb and store chlorophyll energy along with electricity. Electrode can release this energy through the hole on its lower half. It can also climb up trees.

A special Hisuian Electrode is worshipped by the Hisui people due to it being descended from one of the ten ancient Pokémon who received a blessing from Arceus despite the fact that Poké Balls had not yet been invented. In particular, it is one of the Noble Pokémon who resides in Coronet Highlands, watched over by the Warden Melli.

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.


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)


Evolution[]

Voltorb
Reach level 30.
Electrode
PKMNSV100 PKMNSV101

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[]

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Red Green
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Red Blue
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Diamond Pearl
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Scarlet Violet
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Renders
Legends Arceus
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Scarlet Violet
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