Electabuzz is a slightly humanoid creature with a few feline traits. It is covered in yellow fur with black stripes; a large stripe on its chest is shaped like a lightning bolt. It has a long tail. There are three, clawed toes on each of its feet, two in front and one in back, while it has five fingers on each hand. Electabuzz has two sharp fangs and a pair of antennae with bulbous ends. In the dark, Electabuzz will glow a light blue with the electrical charge stored inside of it.
Electabuzz is capable of storing huge amounts of electrical energy inside of its body over long periods. During torrential thunderstorms, Electabuzz will compete to determine which is capable of attaining the highest ground, so as to be most likely struck by a bolt of lightning. If struck, Electabuzz will absorb the electricity and will not be harmed. It is in this same manner that captured Electabuzz are sometimes used in small towns as an alternative to lightning rods.
As demonstrated in the anime, Electabuzz is enraged by the color red. If this Pokémon sees the color red, it will become violent and raze the area around it. In battle, Electabuzz windmills its arms, apparently to add momentum to its punches. This method of battle seems ineffective, as its opponent has been known to escape in the meantime. It is also capable of entirely nonverbal communication via electrical currents when in close proximity to another of its species. Electabuzz typically resides in or around power plants, and can also be found in grasslands. It has been known to wander into cities and cause blackouts.
Major appearances
In Smells Like Team Spirit, Paul's Elekid evolves into Electabuzz in the Tag Battle Competition. In Lost Leader Strategy! it was revealed that Paul had left his Electabuzz under the care of his brother, Reggie. It then returned to Paul's team after the events of Enter Galactic!. It was shown to have evolved into Electivire in Casting a Paul on Barry!.
Other
Electabuzz first appeared in Showdown at Dark City under the ownership of Kaz. It is the Kas Gym's primary Pokémon and was used in the feuds that the Kas and Yas Gyms were having.
Rudy, the Trovita Island Gym Leader, used an Electabuzz against Ash's Pikachu during their Gym Battle in Misty Meets Her Match.
In Enter The Dragonite, Drake, the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader, used his Electabuzz to fight Bulbasaur and Charizard. Drake's Electabuzz defeated Ash's Bulbasaur before being defeated by Ash's Charizard.
An Electabuzz was the head of security in a power plant. In Current Events, it attacked Ash and his Chikorita, seeing them as intruders, but was then captured by Team Rocket.
Dr. Namba owns an Electabuzz that he used in A Promise is a Promise.
In Here's Looking At You, Elekid!, Casey mentions that she wants an Elekid in order to evolve it into Electabuzz, since Electabuzz is her favorite Pokémon.
Macy used an Electabuzz in her Silver Conference battle against Ash in Love, Pokémon Style.
Jump used an Electabuzz in the first round of the Ever Grande Conference in Saved by the Beldum but it was defeated by Morrison's newly evolved Metang.
An Electabuzz will appear in SM028.
Minor appearances
In Riddle Me This, Electabuzz was one of the Pokémon shown in an exercise Gym. Team Rocket tried to steal the group of Fighting-type Pokémon, but were stopped by Ash and his friends.
An Electabuzz appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back and Pokémon Double Trouble.
An Electabuzz was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
A pink Electabuzz appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.
Multiple Electabuzz also appeared in The Power of One.
An Electabuzz was seen in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.
Electabuzz is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.
An Electabuzz appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Coordinator's Electabuzz was used in the Battle Stage of the Arrowroot Contest in Dawn of a Royal Day!.
An Electabuzz appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions participating in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in SM017.
A Trainer's Electabuzz appeared in SM021.
Two Trainers' Electabuzz appeared in SM027.
Pokédex entries
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EP042
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Scyther and Electabuzz
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Ash's Pokédex
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Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red.
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Original series entries continue below.
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EP199
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Electabuzz
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Ash's Pokédex
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Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. Electabuzz is the evolved form of Elekid. With powerful electric currents running through its body, Electabuzz appears to glow.
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DP052
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Electabuzz
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. An evolved form of Elekid. It appears near power generators, and because it eats electricity it can cause blackouts.
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