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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==


In battle, Electric-types can prove useful as both offensive and defensive players. Electric types make for very good offensive Pokémon, as they have decent {{stat|Speed}} and high {{stat|Special Attack}} stats. Plus, Electric attacks come in handy against two very prominent types: {{t|Water}} and {{t|Flying}}. Although {{t|Grass}} is also super-effective against Water, many Water Pokémon eventually learn {{t|Ice}} moves and make using Grass a gamble, which makes Electric the safer choice. The greatest disadvantage of all of this is that they do not do anything to Ground-types.
In battle, Electric-types can prove useful as both offensive and defensive players. Electric types make for very good offensive Pokémon, as they have decent {{stat|Speed}} and high {{stat|Special Attack}} stats plus, Electric attacks come in handy against two very prominent types: {{t|Water}} and {{t|Flying}}. Although {{t|Grass}} is also super-effective against Water, many Water Pokémon eventually learn {{t|Ice}} moves and make using Grass a gamble, which makes Electric the safer choice. The greatest disadvantage of all of this is that they do not do anything to Ground-types.


From a defensive point of view, Electric-type Pokémon have their cons and pros. A handful of Electric-types have many resistances and few weaknesses. Even as a single type, Electric has more resistances than weaknesses. However, {{m|Earthquake}} is a very common move carried by physical attackers.  
From a defensive point of view, Electric-type Pokémon have their pros and cons. A handful of Electric-types have many resistances and few weaknesses. Even as a single type, Electric has more resistances than weaknesses. However, {{m|Earthquake}} is a very common move carried by physical attackers.  


Despite this, some electric Pokémon have a good amount of HP and fairly high {{stat|Defense}}/{{stat|Special Defense}}. {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Magnezone}} are prime examples of Electric's defensive capabilities. Zapdos is able to avoid Electric's one weakness, Ground, via its secondary type, Flying. Magnezone makes a splendid defensive player, as it has a whopping 12 resistances, {{t|Poison|one immunity}} and can get rid of its {{t|Ground|double weakness}} through the use of the move {{m|Magnet Rise}}.
Despite this, some electric Pokémon have a good amount of HP and fairly high {{stat|Defense}}/{{stat|Special Defense}}. {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Magnezone}} are prime examples of Electric's defensive capabilities. Zapdos is able to avoid Electric's one weakness, Ground, via its secondary type, Flying. Magnezone makes a splendid defensive player, as it has a whopping 12 resistances, {{t|Poison|one immunity}} and can get rid of its {{t|Ground|double weakness}} through the use of the move {{m|Magnet Rise}}.
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