Electric (type): Difference between revisions

The '''Electric type''' (Japanese: '''でんきタイプ''' ''Electric type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Electric-type moves were [[special move|special]], but they may now also be [[physical move|physical]] depending on the attack.

 

===Overall===<!--as of generation 7-->

{{BaseStatNoCat

|type=electric

|HP=64.06

|Attack=74.84

|SpDef=71.37

|Total=446.97 }}

 

===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 8-->

{{BaseStatNoCat

|type=electric

|Defense=77.80

|Total=506.13 }}

Electric-type Pokémon cannot get {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} by damage dealing Electric-type moves, but can get paralyzed by other means.

{{typebattle

|weakto1=Ground

|resist1=Electric

|resist2=Flying

|weaken1=Flying

|resisted2=Electric

From [[Generation VI]] onward, Electric-type Pokémon cannot get {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}}.

 

{{typebattle

|weakto1=Ground

|resist1=Electric

|resist2=Flying

|resist3=Steel

|weaken1=Flying

|resisted2=Electric

|resisted3=Grass

==Characteristics==

===Defense===

Electric is tied with the {{t|Normal}} type for having the fewest weaknesses. Because of their single weakness to Ground, it is possible for pure Electric-type Pokémon to have no weaknesses by becoming airborne through having the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}} (for example, {{p|Eelektross}}), the [[held item]] [[Air Balloon]], or being under the effect of {{m|Magnet Rise}} or {{m|Telekinesis}}. Starting in [[Generation VI]], Electric-type Pokémon are immune to {{status|paralysis}}.

The Electric type pairs well with other common attacking types, especially {{t|Ice}} because it is super-effective against {{t|Ground}} (which Electric has no effect on), as well as the Electric-resistant {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Dragon}}.

When {{m|Electric Terrain}} is in effect, the power of Electric-type moves is increased by 30% (50% prior to [[Generation VIII]]) if the user is [[grounded|on the ground]]. When {{m|Mud Sport}} is in effect, the power of Electric-type moves used on Pokémon affected by Mud Sport is decreased by 50%. All Normal moves become Electric moves when affected by {{m|Ion Deluge}} or {{m|Plasma Fists}}, and all of a Pokémon's moves become Electric moves when that Pokémon is affected by {{m|Electrify}}.

===Contest properties===

When used in {{pkmn|Contest}}s, Electric-type moves tend to be {{OBP|Cool|condition}} moves, though they can also be other conditions.

==Pokémon==

As of [[Generation VIII]], there are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Electric-type Pokémon|pages}} Electric-type Pokémon or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Electric-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Electric-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], including {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s), making it the 4th or 5th rarest type, tying with {{t|Dragon}}.

| rowspan=5 |025

!{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}

!{{MSP|025Co|Pikachu}}

!{{MSP|025O|Pikachu}}

!{{MSP|025Pa|Pikachu}}

!{{MSP|025Gi|Pikachu}}

|026

!{{MSP|026|Raichu}}

|100

!{{MSP|100|Voltorb}}

|101

!{{MSP|101|Electrode}}

|125

!{{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}

|135

!{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}

| rowspan=2 | 172

! rowspan=2 | {{MSP|172|Pichu}}

|{{p|Pichu}}

|179

!{{MSP|179|Mareep}}

|180

!{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}

|181

!{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}

|239

!{{MSP|239|Elekid}}

|243

!{{MSP|243|Raikou}}

|309

!{{MSP|309|Electrike}}

| rowspan="2" |310

!{{MSP|310|Manectric}}

!{{MSP|310M|Manectric}}

|311

!{{MSP|311|Plusle}}

|312

!{{MSP|312|Minun}}

|403

!{{MSP|403|Shinx}}

|404

!{{MSP|404|Luxio}}

|405

!{{MSP|405|Luxray}}

|417

!{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}

|466

!{{MSP|466|Electivire}}

|522

!{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}

|523

!{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}

|602

!{{MSP|602|Tynamo}}

|603

!{{MSP|603|Eelektrik}}

|604

!{{MSP|604|Eelektross}}

|796

!{{MSP|796|Xurkitree}}

|807

!{{MSP|807|Zeraora}}

|835

!{{MSP|835|Yamper}}

|836

!{{MSP|836|Boltund}}

|871

!{{MSP|871|Pincurchin}}

|894

!{{MSP|894|Regieleki}}

|026

!{{MSP|026A|Raichu}}

|{{p|Raichu}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}</small>

|081

!{{MSP|081|Magnemite}}

|{{p|Magnemite}}{{tt|*|Pure Electric-type in Generation I}}

|082

!{{MSP|082|Magneton}}

|{{p|Magneton}}{{tt|*|Pure Electric-type in Generation I}}

|100

!{{MSP|100HMS|Voltorb}}

|{{p|Voltorb}}<br><small>{{rf|Hisuian|Form}}</small>

|145

!{{MSP|145|Zapdos}}

|181

!{{MSP|181M|Ampharos}}

|462

!{{MSP|462|Magnezone}}

| rowspan="6" |479

!{{MSP|479|Rotom}}

!{{MSP|479O|Rotom}}

|<small>{{form|Rotom|Heat}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Electric/Ghost-type in Generation IV}}

!{{MSP|479W|Rotom}}

|<small>{{form|Rotom|Wash}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Electric/Ghost-type in Generation IV}}

!{{MSP|479R|Rotom}}

|<small>{{form|Rotom|Frost}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Electric/Ghost-type in Generation IV}}

!{{MSP|479F|Rotom}}

|<small>{{form|Rotom|Fan}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Electric/Ghost-type in Generation IV}}

!{{MSP|479L|Rotom}}

|<small>{{form|Rotom|Mow}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Electric/Ghost-type in Generation IV}}

|587

!{{MSP|587|Emolga}}

| rowspan="2" |642

!{{MSP|642|Thundurus}}

!{{MSP|642T|Thundurus}}

|694

!{{MSP|694|Helioptile}}

|695

!{{MSP|695|Heliolisk}}

|702

!{{MSP|702|Dedenne}}

|741

!{{MSP|741Po|Oricorio}}

|777

!{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}

|785

!{{MSP|785|Tapu Koko}}

|848

!{{MSP|848|Toxel}}

|rowspan=3|849

!{{MSP|849|Toxtricity}}

!{{MSP|849L|Toxtricity}}

!{{MSP|849Gi|Toxtricity}}

|rowspan=2|877

!{{MSP|877|Morpeko}}

!{{MSP|877H|Morpeko}}

|880

!{{MSP|880|Dracozolt}}

|881

!{{MSP|881|Arctozolt}}

|074

!{{MSP|074A|Geodude}}

|{{p|Geodude}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}</small>

|075

!{{MSP|075A|Graveler}}

|{{p|Graveler}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}</small>

|076

!{{MSP|076A|Golem}}

|{{p|Golem}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}</small>

|170

!{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}

|171

!{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}

|595

!{{MSP|595|Joltik}}

|596

!{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}

|618

!{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}

|644

!{{MSP|644|Zekrom}}

|737

!{{MSP|737|Charjabug}}

|738

!{{MSP|738|Vikavolt}}

| {{Compare|nickname={{color2|000|Pokéstar Studios opponents#MT2|MT2}}|type=Steel|type2=Electric|image=Spr 5b2 M.T. 2|ab=Flash Fire|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100|size=150}}

| {{Compare|nickname={{color2|000|Pokéstar Studios opponents#UFO|UFO}}|type=Flying|type2=Electric|image=Spr B2W2 UFO|ab=Levitate|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100|size=210}}

| {{Compare|nickname={{color2|000|Pokéstar Studios opponents#UFO 2|UFO 2}}|type=Psychic|type2=Electric|image=Spr B2W2 UFO|ab=Levitate|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100|size=210}}

{{movelist/battle|8|Aura Wheel|Physical||110|100|10|anyadjacent|Morpeko attacks and raises its Speed with the energy stored in its cheeks. This move's type changes depending on the user's form.}}

{{movelist/battle|8|Bolt Beak|Physical||85|100|10|anyadjacent|The user stabs the target with its electrified beak. If the user attacks before the target, the power of this move is doubled.}}

{{movelist/battle|7|Buzzy Buzz|Special||90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user shoots a jolt of electricity to attack the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|3|Charge|Status|Clever|—|—|20|self|The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.}}

{{movelist/battle|4|Charge Beam|Special|Beautiful|50|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.}}

{{movelist/battle|4|Discharge|Special|Beautiful|80|100|15|alladjacent|The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|6|Electric Terrain|Status|Clever|—|—|10|all|The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.}}

{{movelist/battle|6|Electrify|Status|Clever|—|—|20|anyadjacent|If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target's move becomes Electric type.}}

{{movelist/battle|5|Electroweb|Special|Beautiful|55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.}}

{{movelist/battle|5|Fusion Bolt|Physical|Cool|100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous flame.}}

{{movelist/battle|6|Magnetic Flux|Status|Clever|—|—|20|team|The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.}}

{{movelist/battle|8|Rising Voltage|Special||70|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move's power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.}}

{{movelist/battle|2|Spark|Physical|Cool|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|8|Thunder Cage|Special||80|90|15|anyadjacent|The user traps the target in a cage of sparking electricity for four to five turns.}}

{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder Punch|Physical|Cool|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder Shock|Special|Cool|40|100|30|anyadjacent|A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|1|Thunderbolt|Special|Cool|90|100|15|anyadjacent|A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|3|Volt Tackle|Physical|Cool|120|100|15|anyadjacent|The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|2|Zap Cannon|Special|Cool|120|50|5|anyadjacent|The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.}}

{{movelist/battle|7|Zing Zap|Physical||80|100|10|anyadjacent|A strong electric blast crashes down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.}}

{{movelist/battle|7|Zippy Zap|Physical||50|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with bursts of electricity at high speed. This move always goes first and results in a critical hit.}}

A Pokémon with {{a|Protean}} or {{a|Libero}} will become an Electric-type Pokémon if it uses an Electric-type move. A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|Mimicry}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become an Electric-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with an Electric-type move, is sent out against an Electric-type opponent, if the [[terrain]] is electric, is holding an [[Electric Memory]], or is holding a [[Zap Plate]] or [[Electrium Z]].

Since Generation VI, Electric-type Pokémon are also immune to becoming paralyzed from the Abilities {{a|Static}}, {{a|Synchronize}}, or {{a|Effect Spore}}.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | VII

| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Normal-type moves become Electric-type moves.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | III

| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | IV

| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Boosts the Speed stat when it's hit by an Electric-type move.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | III

| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

! colspan="3" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>

Only Electric-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].

! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | VII

! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | III

| width="100px" style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Static|000}}

| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | IV

| width="100px" style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Motor Drive|000}}

| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Boosts the Speed stat when it's hit by an Electric-type move.

! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | III

| width="100px" style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Volt Absorb|000}}

| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

! colspan="3" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>

| {{bag3|Cell Battery}}

| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Attack if the holder is hit with an Electric-type attack. It can only be used once.

| {{bag3|Electric Gem}}

| A gem with an essence of electricity. When held, it strengthens the power of an Electric-type move one time.

| {{bag3|Electric Memory}}

| A memory disc that contains Electric-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.

| {{bag3|Electrium Z}}

| It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Electric-type moves to Electric-type Z-Moves.

| [[File:Bag Magnet Sprite.png]]

| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves.

| {{bag3|Shock Drive}}

| A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Electric type.

| {{bag3|Wacan Berry}}

| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Electric-type attack.

| {{bag3|Zap Plate}}

| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves.

! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small>

! {{bag3|Electirizer}}

! {{bag3|Electric Seed}}

! {{bag3|Light Ball}}

! {{bag3|Pecha Berry}}

! {{bag3|Thunder Stone}}

! style="background:#{{Kanto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}" | [[Generation I|<font style="color: black">I]]

! style="background:#{{Hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}" | [[Generation III|<font style="color: black">III]]

! style="background:#{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}" | [[Generation IV|<font style="color: black">IV]]

| [[File:VSVolkner.png|link=Volkner]]<br>[[Volkner]]

! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Unova color dark}}" | [[Generation V|<font style="color: black">V]]

! style="background:#{{Kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}" | [[Generation VI|<font style="color: black">VI]]

! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | [[Generation VII|<font style="color: black">VII]]

|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC.gif]]

|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Picross ElectricIC.png]]

| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}}

| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} onward

| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger}}

Lightning-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to {{TCG|Fighting}} and {{TCG|Lightning}} with resistances to {{TCG|Metal}} and {{TCG|Fighting}}. Lightning-type Pokémon are strong against {{TCG|Water}} and any Pokémon that is a {{type|Flying}} in the games, whilst some {{TCG|Fighting}} Pokémon can resist this type.

* [[Generation V]] introduced the most Electric-type Pokémon of any [[generation]], with eleven, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest, with three.

* Generation VI introduced the most Electric-type moves of any generation, with seven, and [[Generation II]] introduced the fewest, with two.

* All Electric-type moves introduced in [[Generation I]] begin with the word "Thunder".

* In the first season of the {{pkmn|anime}} and during much of [[Generation I]], the {{type|Rock}} was often wrongly assumed to be unaffected by Electric attacks. This was likely due to the fact that at the time, most Rock-type Pokémon (namely the {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}} evolution lines, and {{p|Onix}}) were part {{t|Ground}} type and thus immune to Electric-type moves. However, the only non-Ground Rock-type Pokémon around at the time (the then five [[Fossil]] Pokémon) were actually weak to them.

* {{t|Fighting}} is the only [[type]] that hasn't been paired with Electric.

* The Electric-type is tied with the {{type|Ice}} for the least [[Mega Evolution]]s, having two each.

* In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Phone]] listed the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} as a pure Electric type.

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