Paul's Electivire: Difference between revisions

Paul used it in his battle against [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', first using it against his {{p|Geodude}}. Paul had Elekid start with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super effective]] Brick Break, which ended up being powerful enough to defeat Geodude in one hit. Elekid next went up against his {{p|Onix}}. Onix proved to be a tougher fight for Elekid, dodging its attacks and breaking through Elekid's {{m|Protect}}. Paul decided to recall Elekid to conserve its strength, but not before Onix {{m|Slam}}med it into the ground and triggered its {{a|Static}} [[Ability]], {{status|paralysis|paralyzing}} Onix.

Paul later sent Elekid out against Roark's last Pokémon {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}, with Elekid being damaged by the Stealth Rock laid down by Onix before. Roark told Cranidos to use Flamethrower, which Elekid dodged before smashing its fist right into Cranidos' knee and causing it to reel back in pain as Static activates. Cranidos shook off the static, however, with its own Ability, {{a|Mold Breaker}}. However, just as Cranidos was about to attack, the knee injury that Elekid had given it kicked in, making it an easy target for Elekid's Thunder Punch attack which smashed right into Cranidos' head. Cranidos used Zen Headbutt and Elekid used Brick Break, causing an explosion to happen. After the smoke cleared, Elekid was the one standing, winning the battle for Paul.

In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a Tag Battle where it was fighting alongside Chimchar-now under Ash's command-against Dawn's {{AP|Buizel}} and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}.  

It was revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that Paul had left Electabuzz with his brother, [[Reggie]], for {{pkmn|training}}. It was here, [[DP069|three episodes later]] that both Electabuzz and Pikachu settled their differences and became friendlier towards one another.  

Electabuzz rejoined Paul after the events of ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', to have the upper hand in the battle against the [[Pastoria Gym]] [[Crasher Wake|Leader]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' it was seen helping Paul battle a wild {{p|Drapion}}. It still seemed to have friendly feelings towards Pikachu.

It appeared again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it took part in Paul's battle against {{an|Brandon|Pyramid King Brandon}}. It was defeated by [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].

It also made an appearance in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', where Paul unsuccessfully used it to try to save Ash's Pikachu, [[Dawn's Piplup]], and [[Barry's Empoleon]] from one of {{TRT}}'s machines.

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', during Paul's battle against {{an|Barry}} in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Electabuzz was revealed it have evolved into Electivire. It fought against Barry's Empoleon, and quite easily defeated it.

Paul used it as his last Pokémon in his quarterfinal battle against Ash in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''. Whilst battling Ash's Gliscor, Electivire was shown to have adapted Ash's unpredictability under the hands of Paul to quickly defeat Gliscor. It was then up against Pikachu, which both Pokemon seemed evenly matched until Ash purposefully activated its Motor Drive ability. However, this was a mistake as Electivire was able to defeat Pikachu. Finally, it battled {{p|Infernape}} for the victor. After a heated battle, Electivire used Thunder against Infernape, which after being scolded by Paul for the final time, Infernape activated its {{a|Blaze}} Ability and after a close match, Electivire fell and lost Paul the battle.

Natural of its species, Electivire was aggressive, brutish, and nasty from its debut as an Elekid, reflecting Paul's own attitude. In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]''; when {{AP|Pikachu}} approached and greeted it, Elekid falsely appeared to greet him back, only to hit Pikachu once he turned away, an example of Elekid being nasty for the sake of being nasty. Like Paul, it hates to appear weak and if ever helped, it would clean the slate but still be annoyed that it was helped. Despite the harsh training it undergoes with Paul, Electivire always seems to be happy battling, and unlike some of his comrades, it never shows any resentment to Paul; {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} would help others out of kindness and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} would take Paul's harsh words to heart.

From the moment they met, Electivire and {{AP|Infernape}} had an intense rivalry, even from their {{p|Chimchar}}-{{p|Elekid}} days, and when both were under Paul's command, it, along with Paul, always looked down on Infernape, thinking of it as inferior to itself and always felt pleasure whenever it belittled the Chimp Pokémon. Over time, however, Electivire grew to respect Infernape's increasing power, and was glad and amused to see that it had evolved into [[Monferno]] during their battle at [[Lake Acuity]], with Infernape also returning the respect towards Electivire. Infernape and Electivire's respect and admiration towards one another reached its peak during their final battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], when the referee was about to declare Infernape unable to continue, Electivire angrily stopped the referee from ending the battle, knowing that Infernape could still continue, despite the fact that it would mean Paul winning the battle. It seemed extremely delighted to see Infernape getting back to its feet, wanting to battle him for as long as possible. After Infernape bested Electivire, it was visibly smirking at seeing Infernape on top, and finally viewed Infernape as its equal.

Ironically, despite Electivire's harsh training and atmosphere around Paul, and despite its Trainer's constant scoldings and harsh treatment, Electivire never really showcased any signs of fear around Paul, and Electivire seemed quite comfortable around him. Instead, Electivire appeared to be slightly afraid of [[Reggie]], seen as when Electabuzz pulled a prank on {{AP|Pikachu}} during the latter's visit to [[Veilstone City]], Electabuzz attempted to sneak away upon Reggie's arrival, only to be caught and reprimanded, with Electabuzz laughing sheepishly to excuse his actions.  

During Electivire's debut as an Elekid, it had the ability to absorb Electric-type moves without suffering any damage and then use the electricity for power. This was shown during Ash's first battle with Paul when Paul wanted Ash to go first.