#239 · Elekid

Elekid

Pokédex No. #239

In-game variants

Description	EV Statistics
Elekid is an Electric type Pokemon. Its Pokedex ID is #239. ELEKID stores electricity in its body. If it touches metal and accidentally discharges all its built-up electricity, this Pokemon begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself. Abilities: Static, Vital Spirit Gender ratio: 75% male / 25% female Evolution: Evolves into Electabuzz starting at level 16.	Total: 240
	45 HP	63 Atk	37 Def	95 Speed

Elekid Population

Name	Male	Female	Genderless	Total
Elekid	125	117	0	242
FrostElekid	45	41	0	86
ShinyElekid	26	44	0	70
HauntedElekid	1	0	0	1
EternalElekid	22	12	1	35

Evolutionary Chain
Elekid Level 16 Electabuzz Level 16 Electivire

Elekid weaknesses and resistances

Takes 2x damage from: Ground

Takes half damage from: Water Electric Flying Steel

Damage from each of its types is multiplied together. See the full type chart.

Moves Elekid learns by level-up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
–	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100	30
–	Leer	Normal	–	100	30
5	Thundershock	Electric	40	100	30
8	Low Kick	Fighting	–	100	20
12	Swift	Normal	60	–	20
15	Shock Wave	Electric	60	–	20
19	Thunder Wave	Electric	–	100	20
22	Electro Ball	Electric	–	100	10
26	Light Screen	Psychic	–	–	30
29	Thunderpunch	Electric	75	100	15
33	Discharge	Electric	80	100	15
36	Screech	Normal	–	85	40
40	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100	15
43	Thunder	Electric	110	70	10

TM moves Elekid can learn (68)

Karate Chop · Mega Punch · Fire Punch · Ice Punch · Thunderpunch · Mega Kick · Rolling Kick · Headbutt · Body Slam · Double-Edge · Low Kick · Counter · Seismic Toss · Thunderbolt · Thunder Wave · Thunder · Toxic · Psychic · Meditate · Mimic · Double Team · Barrier · Light Screen · Swift · Flash · Rest · Substitute · Thief · Snore · Curse · Protect · Mud-Slap · Zap Cannon · Detect · Endure · Swagger · Attract · Sleep Talk · Return · Frustration · Dynamic Punch · Hidden Power · Cross Chop · Rain Dance · Rock Smash · Uproar · Facade · Focus Punch · Helping Hand · Brick Break · Secret Power · Signal Beam · Covet · Shock Wave · Hammer Arm · Natural Gift · Feint · Fling · Magnet Rise · Captivate · Charge Beam · Round · Volt Switch · Electroweb · Wild Charge · Dual Chop · Confide · Power-Up Punch

Elekid in battle

Elekid has 45 HP, 63 Attack, 37 Defense and 95 Speed, which adds up to 240. That is the #701 highest total of the 1,025 Pokémon in the Pokédex. Its Speed beats 82% of the Pokédex, and its best stat is Speed at 95.

Strongest moves of its own type: Zap Cannon (120 power, 50% accuracy), Thunder (110 power, 70% accuracy), Wild Charge (90 power, 100% accuracy), Thunderbolt (90 power, 100% accuracy).

Strongest coverage moves: Focus Punch (150 power, 100% accuracy), Double-Edge (120 power, 100% accuracy), Mega Kick (120 power, 75% accuracy).

Moves are ranked by power, then accuracy, from the level-up and TM lists above. That is a starting point, not a recommended moveset: check accuracy, PP and how the rest of your team covers other types before you commit.