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* Electabuzz is the only member of its family not to have some physical relation to an {{wp|AC power plugs and sockets|AC power unit}}. Elekid's head is shaped like a power plug while Electivire's back patterns look like a power socket. | * Electabuzz is the only member of its family not to have some physical relation to an {{wp|AC power plugs and sockets|AC power unit}}. Elekid's head is shaped like a power plug while Electivire's back patterns look like a power socket. | ||
* It is possible to obtain an Electabuzz at levels 15-18 on route 10 in generations II and IV. This is seemingly impossible since Electabuzz evolves from Elekid at level 30. This also means that an Electivire can be obtained as low as level 15. | * It is possible to obtain an Electabuzz at levels 15-18 on route 10 in generations II and IV. This is seemingly impossible since Electabuzz evolves from Elekid at level 30. This also means that an Electivire can be obtained as low as level 15. | ||
* The number of stripes on Electabuzz's tail changes between generations. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Electabuzz was likely based on one of the Japanese {{wp|oni (Japanese folklore)|oni}} who was a horned ogre who wore tiger-stripes and was sometimes depicted as a god of lightning and thunder. Its tail looks like that of a {{wp|leopard}}. | Electabuzz was likely based on one of the Japanese {{wp|oni (Japanese folklore)|oni}} who was a horned ogre who wore tiger-stripes and was sometimes depicted as a god of lightning and thunder. Its tail looks like that of a {{wp|leopard}}. | ||