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The '''Electric type''' (Japanese: '''でんきタイプ''' ''Electric type'') is one of the seventeen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Electric-type Pokémon are [[Lt. Surge]] of [[Vermilion City]], [[Wattson]] of [[Mauville City]], [[Volkner]] of [[Sunyshore City]], and [[Elesa]] of [[Nimbasa City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Electric-type moves were special.
The '''Electric type''' (Japanese: '''でんきタイプ''' ''Electric type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Electric-type [[move]]s are super effective against {{t|Flying}}- and {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, while Electric-type Pokémon are weak to {{type|Ground}} moves.
 
==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=electric|
HP=62.45 |
Attack=69.32 |
Defense=66.11 |
SpAtk=80.61 |
SpDef=72.73 |
Speed=81.27 |
Total=432.50 }}
 
===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=electric|
HP=71.41 |
Attack=78.11 |
Defense=78.07 |
SpAtk=90.33 |
SpDef=86.26 |
Speed=90.85 |
Total=495.04 }}
<!--out of 20 - Original Rotom, and ALL 5 forms-->


==Battle properties==
==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
''Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other {{pkmn|games}} outside the [[core series]].''
===Generation I===
{{Flexheader}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|weakto1=Ground
|prop=Off
|resist1=Electric
|se={{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Water}}
|resist2=Flying
|nve={{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Electric}}{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
|resist3=Steel
|immune={{TypeIcon|Ground}}
|weaken1=Flying
|weaken2=Water
|resisted1=Dragon
|resisted2=Electric
|resisted3=Grass
|noeffect1=Ground
}}
}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Electric
|prop=Def
|se={{TypeIcon|Ground}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Electric}}
}}
{{Flexfooter}}


==Characteristics==
===Generation II onwards===
===Offense===
{{Flexheader}}
Electric-type Pokémon often have high {{stat|Speed}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats making many of them good Special sweepers. Electric-type's ability to hit the very common {{type|Water}} and {{type|Flying}} types Super Effectively is important for many offensive Pokémon. Despite a lack of reliable powerful moves, {{m|Thunderbolt}} is one of the most commonly used moves due to its mix of power, accuracy and type coverage. {{m|Thunder}} also sees common usage on {{m|Rain Dance}} based teams due to its perfect accuracy in rain. Additionally, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, being one of the most reliable forms of inducing paralysis, is commonly seen on a wide variety of defensive Pokémon. The resistances to the Electric-type are also largely redundant, with the obvious exception of the {{type|Ground}} type's immunity.
{{TypeProperties
|type=Electric
|prop=Off
|se={{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Water}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Electric}}{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
|immune={{TypeIcon|Ground}}
}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Electric
|prop=Def
|se={{TypeIcon|Ground}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Electric}}{{TypeIcon|Steel}}
}}
{{Flexfooter}}


===Defense===
===Additional effects===
On average, Electric types have average {{stat|Defense}} and above average {{stat|Special Defense}}. As a single type, Electric is one of only two types to have only one weakness, the other being {{type|Normal}}. The downside to this is that Ground attacks are very common types offensively.  While they also have a small number of resistances, many dual type Electrics have secondary types giving them a large total number of resistances, such as {{p|Magnezone}} who, along with its pre-evolved forms, has the most resistances of all Pokémon. Also {{p|Eelektross}}  and its family, pure Electric-type Pokémon, have the Ability {{a|Levitate}} effectively giving them no weaknesses. Regardless, the two resistances (other than themselves) are rarely used offensively.
In [[Generation I]], Electric-type Pokémon cannot get {{stat|paralyzed}} by damage-dealing Electric-type [[move]]s, but can get paralyzed by other means. From [[Generation VI]] onward, Electric-type Pokémon cannot get paralyzed at all.  


===Contest Properties===
When the move {{m|Mud Sport}} (introduced in [[Generation III]]) is in effect, the power of Electric-type moves is decreased by 67% (50% prior to [[Generation V]]). When {{m|Electric Terrain}} (introduced in [[Generation VI]]) is in effect, the power of Electric-type moves is increased by 30% (50% prior to [[Generation VIII]]) if the user is [[grounded]].


In Contests, Electric-type moves are usually [[Cool Contest|Cool]]; no Electric-type move is considered [[Tough Contest|Tough]].
All {{type|Normal}} moves become Electric-type moves when affected by the moves {{m|Ion Deluge}} (introduced in Generation VI) or {{m|Plasma Fists}} (introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}). If the target is affected by the move {{m|Electrify}} (introduced in Generation VI) before it uses a move, the target's move becomes Electric-type for that turn.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 39 Electric-type Pokémon or 6.01% of all Pokémon, making it tied with the {{t|Dark}} type as the twelfth most common type.
As of [[Generation IX]], {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Electric-type Pokémon|pages}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Electric-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon are Electric-type (counting those that are Electric-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], including [[Alolan form]]s), causing it to tie with {{t|Dragon}} as the fourth rarest [[type]] among Pokémon after {{t|Ghost}} and before {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Steel}}. After the introduction of {{p|Pawmo}}, {{p|Pawmot}}, and {{p|Iron Hands}} in Generation IX, all other types have been paired up with Electric at least once, making the Electric type the fifth type to have this trait after {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Psychic}}, and {{t|Dark}}.
 
The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. {{DL||Changed types|Some Pokémon}} have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced.


===Pure Electric-type Pokémon===
===Pure Electric-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! #
! #
!
!
! Name
! Name
|-
|-
|025
| rowspan=5 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0025
|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
!{{ArtP|0025|Pikachu}}
|{{p|Pikachu}}
|{{p|Pikachu}}
|-
|-
|026
!{{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Cosplay}}
|{{MSP|026|Raichu}}
|<small>[[Cosplay Pikachu|Cosplay]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
|{{p|Raichu}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Original Cap}}
|{{p|Pikachu}}<br><small>[[Pikachu in a cap|in a cap]]</small>
|-
!{{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Partner}}
|<small>[[Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
|-
|-
|081
!{{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Gigantamax}}
|{{MSP|081|Magnemite}}
|<small>[[Gigantamax]]</small><br>{{p|Pikachu}}
|{{p|Magnemite}}{{tt|*|Generation I}}
|-
|-
|082
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0026
|{{MSP|082|Magneton}}
!{{ArtP|0026|Raichu}}
|{{p|Magneton}}{{tt|*|Generation I}}
|{{p|Raichu}}
|-
|-
|100
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0100
|{{MSP|100|Voltorb}}
!{{ArtP|0100|Voltorb}}
|{{p|Voltorb}}
|{{p|Voltorb}}
|-
|-
|101
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0101
|{{MSP|101|Electrode}}
!{{ArtP|0101|Electrode}}
|{{p|Electrode}}
|{{p|Electrode}}
|-
|-
|125
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0125
|{{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}
!{{ArtP|0125|Electabuzz}}
|{{p|Electabuzz}}
|{{p|Electabuzz}}
|-
|-
|135
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0135
|{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}
!{{ArtP|0135|Jolteon}}
|{{p|Jolteon}}
|{{p|Jolteon}}
|-
|-
|172
| rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0172
|{{MSP|172|Pichu}}
! {{ArtP|0172|Pichu}}
|{{p|Pichu}}
| {{p|Pichu}}
|-
! [[File:Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png|70x70px|Pichu|link=Pichu (Pokémon)]]
|<small>[[Spiky-eared Pichu|Spiky-eared]]</small><br>{{p|Pichu}}
|-
|-
|179
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0179
|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}
!{{ArtP|0179|Mareep}}
|{{p|Mareep}}
|{{p|Mareep}}
|-
|-
|180
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0180
|{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}
!{{ArtP|0180|Flaaffy}}
|{{p|Flaaffy}}
|{{p|Flaaffy}}
|-
|-
|181
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0181
|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}
!{{ArtP|0181|Ampharos}}
|{{p|Ampharos}}
|{{p|Ampharos}}
|-
|-
|239
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0239
|{{MSP|239|Elekid}}
!{{ArtP|0239|Elekid}}
|{{p|Elekid}}
|{{p|Elekid}}
|-
|-
|243
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0243
|{{MSP|243|Raikou}}
!{{ArtP|0243|Raikou}}
|{{p|Raikou}}
|{{p|Raikou}}
|-
|-
|309
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0309
|{{MSP|309|Electrike}}
!{{ArtP|0309|Electrike}}
|{{p|Electrike}}
|{{p|Electrike}}
|-
|-
|310
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0310
|{{MSP|310|Manectric}}
!{{ArtP|0310|Manectric}}
|{{p|Manectric}}
|{{p|Manectric}}
|-
|-
|311
!{{ArtP|0310|Manectric|form=-Mega}}
|{{MSP|311|Plusle}}
|<small>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]]</small><br>{{p|Manectric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0311
!{{ArtP|0311|Plusle}}
|{{p|Plusle}}
|{{p|Plusle}}
|-
|-
|312
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0312
|{{MSP|312|Minun}}
!{{ArtP|0312|Minun}}
|{{p|Minun}}
|{{p|Minun}}
|-
|-
|403
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0403
|{{MSP|403|Shinx}}
!{{ArtP|0403|Shinx}}
|{{p|Shinx}}
|{{p|Shinx}}
|-
|-
|404
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0404
|{{MSP|404|Luxio}}
!{{ArtP|0404|Luxio}}
|{{p|Luxio}}
|{{p|Luxio}}
|-
|-
|405
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0405
|{{MSP|405|Luxray}}
!{{ArtP|0405|Luxray}}
|{{p|Luxray}}
|{{p|Luxray}}
|-
|-
|417
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0417
|{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}
!{{ArtP|0417|Pachirisu}}
|{{p|Pachirisu}}
|{{p|Pachirisu}}
|-
|-
|466
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0466
|{{MSP|466|Electivire}}
!{{ArtP|0466|Electivire}}
|{{p|Electivire}}
|{{p|Electivire}}
|-
|-
|522
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0522
|{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}
!{{ArtP|0522|Blitzle}}
|{{p|Blitzle}}
|{{p|Blitzle}}
|-
|-
|523
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0523
|{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}
!{{ArtP|0523|Zebstrika}}
|{{p|Zebstrika}}
|{{p|Zebstrika}}
|-
|-
|602
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0602
|{{MSP|602|Tynamo}}
!{{ArtP|0602|Tynamo}}
|{{p|Tynamo}}
|{{p|Tynamo}}
|-
|-
|603
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0603
|{{MSP|603|Eelektrik}}
!{{ArtP|0603|Eelektrik}}
|{{p|Eelektrik}}
|{{p|Eelektrik}}
|-
|-
|604
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0604
|{{MSP|604|Eelektross}}
!{{ArtP|0604|Eelektross}}
|{{p|Eelektross}}
|{{p|Eelektross}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0796
!{{ArtP|0796|Xurkitree}}
|{{p|Xurkitree}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0807
!{{ArtP|0807|Zeraora}}
|{{p|Zeraora}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0835
!{{ArtP|0835|Yamper}}
|{{p|Yamper}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0836
!{{ArtP|0836|Boltund}}
|{{p|Boltund}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0871
!{{ArtP|0871|Pincurchin}}
|{{p|Pincurchin}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0894
!{{ArtP|0894|Regieleki}}
|{{p|Regieleki}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0921
!{{ArtP|0921|Pawmi}}
|{{p|Pawmi}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0938
!{{ArtP|0938|Tadbulb}}
|{{p|Tadbulb}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0939
!{{ArtP|0939|Bellibolt}}
|{{p|Bellibolt}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Phone]] listed the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} as a pure Electric-type Pokémon.


===Half Electric-type Pokémon===
===Half Electric-type Pokémon===
''Primary Electric-type Pokémon''
====Primary Electric-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! #
! #
!
!
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! Type 2
! Type 2
|-
|-
|081
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0026
|{{MSP|081|Magnemite}}
!{{ArtP|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}
|{{p|Magnemite}}{{tt|*|Generation II onwards}}
|{{p|Raichu}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0081
!{{ArtP|0081|Magnemite}}
|{{p|Magnemite}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(II+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|-
|082
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0082
|{{MSP|082|Magneton}}
!{{ArtP|0082|Magneton}}
|{{p|Magneton}}{{tt|*|Generation II onwards}}
|{{p|Magneton}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(II+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|-
|145
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0100
|{{MSP|145|Zapdos}}
!{{ArtP|0100|Voltorb|form=-Hisui}}
|{{p|Voltorb}}<br><small>[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0101
!{{ArtP|0101|Electrode|form=-Hisui}}
|{{p|Electrode}}<br><small>[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0145
!{{ArtP|0145|Zapdos}}
|{{p|Zapdos}}
|{{p|Zapdos}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|-
|462
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0181
|{{MSP|462|Magnezone}}
!{{ArtP|0181|Ampharos|form=-Mega}}
|<small>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]]</small><br>{{p|Ampharos}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0462
!{{ArtP|0462|Magnezone}}
|{{p|Magnezone}}
|{{p|Magnezone}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" |479
| rowspan="6" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
|{{MSP|479|Rotom}}
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479O|Rotom}}
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Heat}}
| rowspan="5" |{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Generation IV}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Heat}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(V+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Wash}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Wash}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(V+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Frost}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Frost}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(V+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Fan}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Fan}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(V+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Mow}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Mow}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}<sup>{{DL||Changed types|(V+)}}</sup>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0587
!{{ArtP|0587|Emolga}}
|{{p|Emolga}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0642
!{{ArtP|0642|Thundurus}}
|{{p|Thundurus}}<br><small>{{form|Forces of Nature|Incarnate Forme}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0642|Thundurus|form=-Therian}}
|{{p|Thundurus}}<br><small>{{form|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0694
!{{ArtP|0694|Helioptile}}
|{{p|Helioptile}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0695
!{{ArtP|0695|Heliolisk}}
|{{p|Heliolisk}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0702
!{{ArtP|0702|Dedenne}}
|{{p|Dedenne}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0741
!{{ArtP|0741|Oricorio|form=-Pom-Pom}}
|{{p|Oricorio}}<br><small>{{form|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0777
!{{ArtP|0777|Togedemaru}}
|{{p|Togedemaru}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0785
!{{ArtP|0785|Tapu Koko}}
|{{p|Tapu Koko}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0848
!{{ArtP|0848|Toxel}}
|{{p|Toxel}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479W|Rotom}}
|rowspan=3 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0849
!{{ArtP|0849|Toxtricity|form=-Amped}}
|{{p|Toxtricity}}<br><small>{{form|Toxtricity|Amped Form}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479R|Rotom}}
!{{ArtP|0849|Toxtricity|form=-Low Key}}
|{{p|Toxtricity}}<br><small>{{form|Toxtricity|Low Key Form}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479F|Rotom}}
!{{ArtP|0849|Toxtricity|form=-Gigantamax}}
|<small>[[Gigantamax]]</small><br>{{p|Toxtricity}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479L|Rotom}}
|rowspan=2 style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0877
!{{ArtP|0877|Morpeko|form=-Full}}
|{{p|Morpeko}}<br><small>{{form|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479O|Rotom}}
!{{ArtP|0877|Morpeko|form=-Hangry}}
| rowspan="5" |{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Generation V onwards}}
|{{p|Morpeko}}<br><small>{{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}}</small>
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479W|Rotom}}
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0880
!{{ArtP|0880|Dracozolt}}
|{{p|Dracozolt}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479R|Rotom}}
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0881
!{{ArtP|0881|Arctozolt}}
|{{p|Arctozolt}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479F|Rotom}}
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0922
!{{ArtP|0922|Pawmo}}
|{{p|Pawmo}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|479L|Rotom}}
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0923
!{{ArtP|0923|Pawmot}}
|{{p|Pawmot}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|-
|587
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0940
|{{MSP|587|Emolga}}
!{{ArtP|0940|Wattrel}}
|{{p|Emolga}}
|{{p|Wattrel}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |642
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0941
|{{MSP|642|Thundurus}}
!{{ArtP|0941|Kilowattrel}}
| rowspan="2" |{{p|Thundurus}}
|{{p|Kilowattrel}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|642T|Thundurus}}
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0989
!{{ArtP|0989|Sandy Shocks}}
|{{p|Sandy Shocks}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 1008
!{{ArtP|1008|Miraidon}}
|{{p|Miraidon}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 1021
!{{ArtP|1021|Raging Bolt}}
|{{p|Raging Bolt}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|}
|}
|}
|}


''Secondary Electric-type Pokémon''
====Secondary Electric-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! #
! #
!
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! Type 2
! Type 2
|-
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|170
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0074
|{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}
!{{ArtP|0074|Geodude|form=-Alola}}
|{{p|Geodude}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small>
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0075
!{{ArtP|0075|Graveler|form=-Alola}}
|{{p|Graveler}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small>
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0076
!{{ArtP|0076|Golem|form=-Alola}}
|{{p|Golem}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small>
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0170
!{{ArtP|0170|Chinchou}}
|{{p|Chinchou}}
|{{p|Chinchou}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|-
|171
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0171
|{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}
!{{ArtP|0171|Lanturn}}
|{{p|Lanturn}}
|{{p|Lanturn}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|-
|595
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0595
|{{MSP|595|Joltik}}
!{{ArtP|0595|Joltik}}
|{{p|Joltik}}
|{{p|Joltik}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|-
|596
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0596
|{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}
!{{ArtP|0596|Galvantula}}
|{{p|Galvantula}}
|{{p|Galvantula}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|-
|618
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0618
|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}
!{{ArtP|0618|Stunfisk}}
|{{p|Stunfisk}}
|{{p|Stunfisk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|-
|644
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0644
|{{MSP|644|Zekrom}}
!{{ArtP|0644|Zekrom}}
|{{p|Zekrom}}
|{{p|Zekrom}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0737
!{{ArtP|0737|Charjabug}}
|{{p|Charjabug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0738
!{{ArtP|0738|Vikavolt}}
|{{p|Vikavolt}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0992
!{{ArtP|0992|Iron Hands}}
|{{p|Iron Hands}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0995
!{{ArtP|0995|Iron Thorns}}
|{{p|Iron Thorns}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}
|}


====Pokéstar Studios Pokémon====
===Changed types===
{| {| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};"
These Electric-type Pokémon have had their types changed.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color light}}; border:5px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{electric color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! #
! #
!
!
! Name
! Name
! Type 1
! colspan="3" | Original types
! Type 2
! colspan="3" | New types
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0081
!{{ArtP|081|Magnemite}}
|{{p|Magnemite}}
| Gen I
{{typetable2|Electric}}
| Gen II+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|-
|N/A
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0082
|{{MSP|000|M.T. 2}}
!{{ArtP|082|Magneton}}
|{{p|M.T. 2}}
|{{p|Magneton}}
| Gen I
{{typetable2|Electric}}
| Gen II+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Heat}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Heat}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|[[Ghost (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>]]
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Wash}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Wash}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|[[Ghost (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>]]
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|-
|N/A
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
|{{MSP|000|UFO}}
!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Frost}}
|{{p|UFO}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Frost}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|[[Ghost (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>]]
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Fan}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Fan}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|[[Ghost (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>]]
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|-
|N/A
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
|{{MSP|000|UFO 2}}
!{{ArtP|479|Rotom|form=-Mow}}
|{{p|UFO 2}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Mow}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|[[Ghost (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>]]
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|}
|}
|}
==[[Pokéstar Studios]] opponents==
{| align="center"
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{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=151}}
| {{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=179}}
| {{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=179}}
|}
|}


==Moves==
==Moves==
As of [[Generation IX]],  there are 50 Electric-type [[move]]s, which makes up 5.35% of all moves (excluding those that are Electric-type only under certain circumstances), making it the 6th most common type among moves, after {{t|Water}} and {{t|Dark}} and before {{t|Fire}}.
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.
{{movelist/battle-head|Electric}}
{{movelist/battle-head|Electric}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Bolt Strike|Physical||130|85|5|anyadjacent|The user charges at its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|Special||195|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Charge|Status|Smart|—|—|20|self|The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Aura Wheel|Physical||110|100|10|anyadjacent|Morpeko attacks and boosts its Speed stat with the energy stored in its cheeks. This move's type changes depending on the user's form.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Charge Beam|Special|Beauty|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|8|Bolt Beak|Physical||85|100|10|anyadjacent|The user stabs the target with its electrified beak. This move's power is doubled if the user moves before the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Discharge|Special|Cool|80|100|15|alladjacent|A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Bolt Strike|Physical|Beautiful|130|85|5|anyadjacent|The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Electro Ball|Special||Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Buzzy Buzz|Special||90|100|20|anyadjacent|The user shoots a jolt of electricity to attack the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Electroweb|Special||55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets' Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Catastropika|Physical||210|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, Pikachu, surrounds itself with the maximum amount of electricity using its Z-Power and pounces on its target with full force.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Fusion Bolt|Physical||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by {{mcolor|Fusion Flare|000|an enormous flame}}.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Charge|Status|Clever|—|—|20|self|The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Magnet Rise|Status|Cute|—|—|10|self|The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Charge Beam|Special|Beautiful|50|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Shock Wave|Special|Cute|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.}}
{{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 leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Spark|Physical|Cool|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Double Shock|Physical||120|100|5|anyadjacent|The user discharges all the electricity from its body to perform a high-damage attack. After using this move, the user will no longer be Electric type.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder|Special|Cool|120|70|10|anyadjacent|A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Eerie Impulse|Status|Clever|—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Thunder Fang|Physical|Smart|65|95|15|anyadjacent|The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Electric Terrain|Status|Clever|—|—|10|all|The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder Wave|Status|Cool|—|100|20|anyadjacent|A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Electrify|Status|Clever|—|—|20|anyadjacent|If the target is electrified before it uses a move, the target's move becomes Electric type for that turn.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunderbolt|Special|Cool|95|100|15|anyadjacent|A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Electro Ball|Special|Cool|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|ThunderPunch|Physical|Cool|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Electro Drift|Special||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user races forward at ultrafast speeds, piercing its target with futuristic electricity. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it's a supereffective hit.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|ThunderShock|Special|Cool|40|100|30|anyadjacent|A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Electro Shot|Special||130|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Volt Switch|Special||70|100|20|anyadjacent|After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Electroweb|Special|Beautiful|55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Volt Tackle|Physical|Cool|120|100|15|anyadjacent|The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Fusion Bolt|Physical|Cool|100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is boosted when influenced by an enormous flame.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Wild Charge|Physical||90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Gigavolt Havoc|Physical||—|—|1|anyadjacent|The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{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|Gigavolt Havoc|Special||—|—|1|anyadjacent|The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Stun Shock|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Stun Shock|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Volt Crash|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents. }}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Volt Crash|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Ion Deluge|Status|Beautiful|—|—|25|all|The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Magnet Rise|Status|Clever|—|—|10|self|The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Magnetic Flux|Status|Clever|—|—|20|team|The user manipulates magnetic fields, which boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus Ability or the Minus Ability.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Lightning|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Lightning|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Nuzzle|Physical|Cute|20|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Overdrive|Special||80|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Parabolic Charge|Special|Clever|65|100|20|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Pika Papow|Special||—|—|1|alladjacent|The more Pikachu loves its Trainer, the greater the move’s power. It never misses.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Plasma Fists|Physical||100|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Rising Voltage|Special||70|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with electricity rising from the ground. This move's power is doubled if the target is on Electric Terrain.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Shock Wave|Special|Cool|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Spark|Physical|Cool|65|100|20|anyadjacent| The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Stoked Sparksurfer|Special||175|—|1|anyadjacent|After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Supercell Slam|Physical||100|95|15|anyadjacent|The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder|Special|Cool|110|70|10|anyadjacent|A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Thunder Cage|Special||80|90|15|anyadjacent|The user traps the target inside a cage of sparking electricity that inflicts damage for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Thunder Fang|Physical|Cool|65|95|15|anyadjacent|The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder Punch|Physical|Cool|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder Shock|Special|Cool|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunder Wave|Status|Cool|—|90|20|anyadjacent|The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Thunderbolt|Special|Cool|90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Thunderclap|Special||70|100|5|anyadjacent|This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Volt Switch|Special|Cool|70|100|20|anyadjacent|After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Volt Tackle|Physical|Cool|120|100|15|anyadjacent|The user electrifies itself and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Wild Charge|Physical|Tough|90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Wildbolt Storm|Special||100|80|10|adjacentfoes|The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Zap Cannon|Special|Cool|120|50|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Zing Zap|Physical||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user crashes into the target, delivering a powerful electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Zippy Zap|Physical||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with bursts of electricity at high speed. This move always goes first and results in a critical hit.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Electric}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Electric}}
==Abilities==
===Interacting with the Electric type===
A {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{m|Electric Terrain|electric}}, if it is holding an [[Electric Memory]], or if it 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="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{electric color}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | Ability
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:1px solid #{{paldea color dark}}" data-sort-value="9" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Electromorphosis|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | The Pokémon becomes charged when it takes damage, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move the Pokémon uses.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" data-sort-value="7" | {{color2|fff|Generation VII|VII}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Galvanize|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Normal-type moves become Electric-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" data-sort-value="3" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Lightning Rod|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" data-sort-value="4" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Motor Drive|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Electric-type moves. Instead, its Speed stat is boosted.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" data-sort-value="8" | {{color2|fff|Generation VIII|VIII}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Transistor|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Powers up Electric-type moves.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" data-sort-value="3" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Volt Absorb|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:1px solid #{{paldea color dark}}" data-sort-value="9" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Wind Power|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | The Pokémon becomes charged when it is hit by a wind move, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move the Pokémon uses.
|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>
|}
===Exclusive Abilities===
Only Electric-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{electric color}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{electric color light}};" | Ability
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VII|VII}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Electric Surge|000}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | Turns the ground into Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Motor Drive|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Electric-type moves. Instead, its Speed stat is boosted.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Static|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Volt Absorb|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>
|}
==Items==
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{electric color}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" |
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; | Name
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Cell Battery|SV}}
| [[Cell Battery]]
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This single-use battery boosts the Attack stat if the holder is damaged by an Electric-type attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Electric Gem Sprite.png|40px|link=Electric Gem]]
| [[Electric Gem]]
| A [[gem]] with an essence of electricity. When held, it strengthens the power of an Electric-type move one time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Electric Memory Sprite.png|40px|link=Electric Memory]]
| [[Electric Memory]]
| A [[memory]] disc that contains Electric-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by {{p|Silvally|a certain species of Pokémon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Electric Tera Shard|SV}}
| [[Electric Tera Shard]]
| On rare occasions, these shards form when a {{Tera}} Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|40px|link=Electrium Z]]
| [[Electrium Z]]
| This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Electric-type moves to [[Z-Move]]s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Magnet|SV}}
| [[Magnet]]
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a powerful magnet that boosts the power of the holder's Electric-type moves.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Shock Drive Sprite.png|40px|link=Shock Drive]]
| [[Shock Drive]]
| A cassette to be held by {{p|Genesect}}. It changes Genesect's {{m|Techno Blast}} move so it becomes Electric type.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Wacan Berry|SV}}
| [[Wacan Berry]]
| If a Pokémon holding this [[Berry]] is hit with a supereffective Electric-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Zap Plate|SV}}
| [[Zap Plate]]
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of electricity and boosts the power of the holder’s Electric-type moves.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small>
|}
===[[Cram-o-matic]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{electric color}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" |
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{bag/s|Electirizer|SV}}
| [[Electirizer]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{bag/s|Electric Seed|SV}}
| [[Electric Seed]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{bag3|Fossilized Bird}}
| [[Fossilized Bird]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}
| [[Light Ball]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{bag/s|Pecha Berry|SV}}
| [[Pecha Berry]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}}
| [[Thunder Stone]]
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |
|}
==Notable Electric-type Trainers==
{{main|:Category:Electric-type Trainers|Category:Electric-type Trainers}}
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Electric color dark}}" width=700px
|-
! style="background:#{{Electric color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background:#{{Electric color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{Electric color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Location
|-
! style="background:#{{Kanto color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}
| [[File:VSLt Surge PE.png|x64px|link=Lt. Surge]]<br>[[Lt. Surge]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Vermilion Gym]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
| [[File:VSWattson.png|x64px|link=Wattson]]<br>[[Wattson]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Mauville Gym]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
| [[File:VSVolkner BDSP.png|x64px|link=Volkner]]<br>[[Volkner]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Sunyshore Gym]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Unova color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
| [[File:VSElesa 2.png|link=Elesa]]<br>[[Elesa]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Nimbasa Gym]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VI|VI}}
| [[File:VSClemont.png|x64px|link=Clemont]]<br>[[Clemont]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Lumiose Gym]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VII|VII}}
| [[File:VSSophocles.png|x64px|link=Sophocles]]<br>[[Sophocles]]
| [[Trial Captain]]
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Paldea color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Paldea color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}}
| [[File:VSIono.png|x64px|link=Iono]]<br>[[Iono]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Levincia Gym]]
|}
==Icons==
===[[Core series]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#{{Electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC RSE.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC FRLG.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC Big.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC BW.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC XY.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC SM.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC PE.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Electric icon SwSh.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC BDSP.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Electric icon SV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC LA.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Electric icon LA.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC SV.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC Tera.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:TeraGem Electric.png]]
|-
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald|Emerald}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}; {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}} (Gen VIII)
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}} (Gen IX)
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
| Tera icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
| Tera symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
===[[Side series]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#{{Electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC Stad.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC Stad2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC Colo.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC XD.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC PBR.png|48px]]
|-
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
|}
===[[Spin-off games]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#{{Electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Electric Assist.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Battrio Electric type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Tretta Electric type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GO Electric.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC RR.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:PMD DX Electric type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Mezastar Electric type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:ElectricIC NPSnap.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Electric icon Sleep.png|64px]]
|-
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (video game)|Pokémon Ranger}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battrio}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Tretta}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Rumble Rush}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|New Pokémon Snap}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sleep}}
|}
==In the TCG==
{{main|Lightning (TCG)}}
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|Fighting-type}} Pokémon can resist this [[type]].
==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=electric
|HP=66.45
|Attack=74.9
|Defense=68.96
|SpAtk=85.68
|SpDef=70.97
|Speed=85.94
|Total=452.9
}}
<!--As of Generation 9, including The Indigo Disk. 101 Pokémon total, including all forms separately.-->
===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=electric
|HP=73.29
|Attack=82.47
|Defense=75.88
|SpAtk=95.92
|SpDef=79.64
|Speed=95.48
|Total=502.68
}}
<!--As of Generation 9, including The Indigo Disk. 73 Pokémon total, including all forms separately.-->


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Every generation has introduced at least one Electric-type Pokémon whose name begins with the letter E.
* [[Generation IX]] introduced the most Electric-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of any [[generation]], with twelve, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest, with three.
* Every Electric-type move introduced in Generation I began with the word Thunder.
* [[Generation VII]] and {{gen|VIII}} introduced the most Electric-type [[move]]s of any generation, each with nine, and [[Generation II]] introduced the fewest, with two.
* The only type combination that is doubly weak to Electric-type attacks, {{2t|Water|Flying}}, has had at least one Pokémon introduced every generation: {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Ducklett}}, and {{p|Swanna}}.
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation that introduced no dual-type Electric-type Pokémon.
* The three Pokémon that have had their types changed between [[generation]]s ({{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Magneton}}, and {{p|Rotom}}'s {{DL|Form differences|Rotom|alternate forms}}) are all part Electric type.  
* Generation VI is the only generation that introduced no pure Electric-type Pokémon.
* There is an Electric-type Gym Leader in every region except for [[Johto]], which lacks an Electric-specialist Gym due to [[Kanto]] also being accessible in games featuring Johto.
* The Electric type is tied with the {{t|Normal}} type for having the fewest weaknesses.
* Generation III is the only generation in which all new Electric types are single-type Pokémon.
* All Electric-type moves introduced in [[Generation I]] have names beginning with the word "Thunder".
** However, in Generation I, all {{p|Zapdos|non-legendary}} Electric-type Pokémon had pure Electric typing, as {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} did not adopt a {{t|Steel|secondary type}} until Generation II.
* 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-type 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 {{type|Ground}} and thus immune to Electric-type moves. However, the only Rock-type Pokémon who aren't also Ground-type around at the time (the then five [[Fossil]] Pokémon) were actually weak to them.
* Generation V introduced the most Electric-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 11 and Generation III introduced the least Electric-type Pokémon, with four.
* In the anime, Ground-type Pokémon's immunity to Electric-type attacks was treated inconsistently during the [[original series]] and early parts of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', notably during ''[[EP005|Showdown at Pewter City]]'', where [[Ash's Pikachu]] was able to hurt [[Brock's Onix]] by simply having his voltage raised and Onix being doused in water.
* Prior to Generation V, there were no Pokémon that 4× resisted Electric-type attacks. {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Rotom}}'s {{DL|Form differences|Rotom|mow form}} are the only Pokémon to do so.
** Ironically, the move {{m|Soak}}, introduced in [[Generation V]], has exactly the effect of the latter.
* Generation V introduced the most Electric-type moves of any Generation, with six and Generation II introduced the least Electric-type moves, with two.
* The Electric-type is tied with the {{type|Ice}} for having the fewest Pokémon that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], having two each.
* It is the only type to have had all of its moves used in the anime.
* In ''[[AG007|Tree's a Crowd]]'', {{an|Brock}} states that {{type|Grass}} Pokémon resist Electric-type moves due to being able to diffuse the electricity into trees and the ground. He also explains that if Grass-type Pokémon are in the air, they cannot diffuse the electricity from Electric-type attacks, thereby dealing normally effective damage.
* All Electric-type Gym puzzles feature switches.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 20:05, 13 April 2024

Types

The Electric type (Japanese: でんきタイプ Electric type) is one of the eighteen types. Electric-type moves are super effective against Flying- and Water-type Pokémon, while Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves.

Battle properties

Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other games outside the core series.

Generation I

Offensive properties of Electric icon.png Electric-type moves
Super effective (×2): Not very effective (×½): No effect (×0):
Flying icon.pngFlyingWater icon.pngWater Grass icon.pngGrassElectric icon.pngElectricDragon icon.pngDragon Ground icon.pngGround
Defensive properties of Electric icon.png Electric-type Pokémon
Weak to (×2): Resists (×½): Immune to (×0):
Ground icon.pngGround Flying icon.pngFlyingElectric icon.pngElectric None

Generation II onwards

Offensive properties of Electric icon.png Electric-type moves
Super effective (×2): Not very effective (×½): No effect (×0):
Flying icon.pngFlyingWater icon.pngWater Grass icon.pngGrassElectric icon.pngElectricDragon icon.pngDragon Ground icon.pngGround
Defensive properties of Electric icon.png Electric-type Pokémon
Weak to (×2): Resists (×½): Immune to (×0):
Ground icon.pngGround Flying icon.pngFlyingElectric icon.pngElectricSteel icon.pngSteel None

Additional effects

In Generation I, Electric-type Pokémon cannot get paralyzed by damage-dealing Electric-type moves, but can get paralyzed by other means. From Generation VI onward, Electric-type Pokémon cannot get paralyzed at all.

When the move Mud Sport (introduced in Generation III) is in effect, the power of Electric-type moves is decreased by 67% (50% prior to Generation V). When Electric Terrain (introduced in Generation VI) is in effect, the power of Electric-type moves is increased by 30% (50% prior to Generation VIII) if the user is grounded.

All Normal-type moves become Electric-type moves when affected by the moves Ion Deluge (introduced in Generation VI) or Plasma Fists (introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon). If the target is affected by the move Electrify (introduced in Generation VI) before it uses a move, the target's move becomes Electric-type for that turn.

Pokémon

As of Generation IX, 73 Pokémon or 7.12% of all Pokémon are Electric-type (counting those that are Electric-type in at least one of their forms, including Alolan forms), causing it to tie with Dragon as the fourth rarest type among Pokémon after Ghost and before Rock, Ground and Steel. After the introduction of Pawmo, Pawmot, and Iron Hands in Generation IX, all other types have been paired up with Electric at least once, making the Electric type the fifth type to have this trait after Flying, Water, Psychic, and Dark.

The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. Some Pokémon have had their types changed, usually when a new type was introduced.

Pure Electric-type Pokémon

# Name
0025 Pikachu Pikachu
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu
Pikachu Pikachu
in a cap
Pikachu Partner
Pikachu
Pikachu Gigantamax
Pikachu
0026 Raichu Raichu
0100 Voltorb Voltorb
0101 Electrode Electrode
0125 Electabuzz Electabuzz
0135 Jolteon Jolteon
0172 Pichu Pichu
Pichu Spiky-eared
Pichu
0179 Mareep Mareep
0180 Flaaffy Flaaffy
0181 Ampharos Ampharos
0239 Elekid Elekid
0243 Raikou Raikou
0309 Electrike Electrike
0310 Manectric Manectric
Manectric Mega
Manectric
0311 Plusle Plusle
0312 Minun Minun
0403 Shinx Shinx
0404 Luxio Luxio
0405 Luxray Luxray
0417 Pachirisu Pachirisu
0466 Electivire Electivire
0522 Blitzle Blitzle
0523 Zebstrika Zebstrika
0602 Tynamo Tynamo
0603 Eelektrik Eelektrik
0604 Eelektross Eelektross
0796 Xurkitree Xurkitree
0807 Zeraora Zeraora
0835 Yamper Yamper
0836 Boltund Boltund
0871 Pincurchin Pincurchin
0894 Regieleki Regieleki
0921 Pawmi Pawmi
0938 Tadbulb Tadbulb
0939 Bellibolt Bellibolt

In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Ash's Rotom Phone listed the Rotom Pokédex as a pure Electric-type Pokémon.

Half Electric-type Pokémon

Primary Electric-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2
0026 Raichu Raichu
Alolan form 		Electric Psychic
0081 Magnemite Magnemite(II+) Electric Steel
0082 Magneton Magneton(II+) Electric Steel
0100 Voltorb Voltorb
Hisuian Form 		Electric Grass
0101 Electrode Electrode
Hisuian Form 		Electric Grass
0145 Zapdos Zapdos Electric Flying
0181 Ampharos Mega
Ampharos 		Electric Dragon
0462 Magnezone Magnezone Electric Steel
0479 Rotom Rotom Electric Ghost
Rotom Heat
Rotom(V+) 		Electric Fire
Rotom Wash
Rotom(V+) 		Electric Water
Rotom Frost
Rotom(V+) 		Electric Ice
Rotom Fan
Rotom(V+) 		Electric Flying
Rotom Mow
Rotom(V+) 		Electric Grass
0587 Emolga Emolga Electric Flying
0642 Thundurus Thundurus
Incarnate Forme 		Electric Flying
Thundurus Thundurus
Therian Forme 		Electric Flying
0694 Helioptile Helioptile Electric Normal
0695 Heliolisk Heliolisk Electric Normal
0702 Dedenne Dedenne Electric Fairy
0741 Oricorio Oricorio
Pom-Pom Style 		Electric Flying
0777 Togedemaru Togedemaru Electric Steel
0785 Tapu Koko Tapu Koko Electric Fairy
0848 Toxel Toxel Electric Poison
0849 Toxtricity Toxtricity
Amped Form 		Electric Poison
Toxtricity Toxtricity
Low Key Form 		Electric Poison
Toxtricity Gigantamax
Toxtricity 		Electric Poison
0877 Morpeko Morpeko
Full Belly Mode 		Electric Dark
Morpeko Morpeko
Hangry Mode 		Electric Dark
0880 Dracozolt Dracozolt Electric Dragon
0881 Arctozolt Arctozolt Electric Ice
0922 Pawmo Pawmo Electric Fighting
0923 Pawmot Pawmot Electric Fighting
0940 Wattrel Wattrel Electric Flying
0941 Kilowattrel Kilowattrel Electric Flying
0989 Sandy Shocks Sandy Shocks Electric Ground
1008 Miraidon Miraidon Electric Dragon
1021 Raging Bolt Raging Bolt Electric Dragon

Secondary Electric-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2
0074 Geodude Geodude
Alolan form 		Rock Electric
0075 Graveler Graveler
Alolan form 		Rock Electric
0076 Golem Golem
Alolan form 		Rock Electric
0170 Chinchou Chinchou Water Electric
0171 Lanturn Lanturn Water Electric
0595 Joltik Joltik Bug Electric
0596 Galvantula Galvantula Bug Electric
0618 Stunfisk Stunfisk Ground Electric
0644 Zekrom Zekrom Dragon Electric
0737 Charjabug Charjabug Bug Electric
0738 Vikavolt Vikavolt Bug Electric
0992 Iron Hands Iron Hands Fighting Electric
0995 Iron Thorns Iron Thorns Rock Electric

Changed types

These Electric-type Pokémon have had their types changed.

# Name Original types New types
0081 Magnemite Magnemite Gen I Electric Gen II+ Electric Steel
0082 Magneton Magneton Gen I Electric Gen II+ Electric Steel
0479 Rotom Heat
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Fire
0479 Rotom Wash
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Water
0479 Rotom Frost
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Ice
0479 Rotom Fan
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Flying
0479 Rotom Mow
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Grass

Pokéstar Studios opponents

Spr 5b2 M.T. 2.png
MT2
 Steel  Electric 
Flash Fire
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 100 100 100 100 100
Spr B2W2 UFO.png
UFO
 Flying  Electric 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 100 100 100 100 100
Spr B2W2 UFO.png
UFO 2
 Psychic  Electric 
Levitate
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 100 100 100 100 100

Moves

As of Generation IX, there are 50 Electric-type moves, which makes up 5.35% of all moves (excluding those that are Electric-type only under certain circumstances), making it the 6th most common type among moves, after Water and Dark and before Fire.

Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Electric-type moves were special, but they may now also be physical depending on the attack.

Gen Move Category Contest Power Accuracy PP Target Description
VII 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt Special 195 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.
VIII Aura Wheel Physical 110 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
Morpeko attacks and boosts its Speed stat with the energy stored in its cheeks. This move's type changes depending on the user's form.
VIII Bolt Beak Physical 85 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user stabs the target with its electrified beak. This move's power is doubled if the user moves before the target.
V Bolt Strike Physical Beautiful 130 85% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VII Buzzy Buzz Special 90 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user shoots a jolt of electricity to attack the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
VII Catastropika Physical 210 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user, Pikachu, surrounds itself with the maximum amount of electricity using its Z-Power and pounces on its target with full force.
III Charge Status Clever — —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Self
The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
IV Charge Beam Special Beautiful 50 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
IV Discharge Special Beautiful 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
All adjacent Pokémon
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
IX Double Shock Physical 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user discharges all the electricity from its body to perform a high-damage attack. After using this move, the user will no longer be Electric type.
VI Eerie Impulse Status Clever — 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VI Electric Terrain Status Clever — —% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All Pokémon
The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
VI Electrify Status Clever — —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
If the target is electrified before it uses a move, the target's move becomes Electric type for that turn.
V Electro Ball Special Cool — 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
IX Electro Drift Special 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user races forward at ultrafast speeds, piercing its target with futuristic electricity. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it's a supereffective hit.
IX Electro Shot Special 130 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.
V Electroweb Special Beautiful 55 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
All adjacent foes
The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
V Fusion Bolt Physical Cool 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is boosted when influenced by an enormous flame.
VII Gigavolt Havoc Physical — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
VII Gigavolt Havoc Special — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
VIII G-Max Stun Shock Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.
VIII G-Max Stun Shock Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.
VIII G-Max Volt Crash Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.
VIII G-Max Volt Crash Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.
VI Ion Deluge Status Beautiful — —% 25 (max 40)
     
     
All Pokémon
The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
IV Magnet Rise Status Clever — —% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Self
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
VI Magnetic Flux Status Clever — —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
All allies
The user manipulates magnetic fields, which boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus Ability or the Minus Ability.
VIII Max Lightning Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.
VIII Max Lightning Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.
VI Nuzzle Physical Cute 20 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
VIII Overdrive Special 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All adjacent foes
The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.
VI Parabolic Charge Special Clever 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
All adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.
VII Pika Papow Special — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
All adjacent Pokémon
The more Pikachu loves its Trainer, the greater the move’s power. It never misses.
VII Plasma Fists Physical 100 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
VIII Rising Voltage Special 70 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks with electricity rising from the ground. This move's power is doubled if the target is on Electric Terrain.
III Shock Wave Special Cool 60 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
II Spark Physical Cool 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VII Stoked Sparksurfer Special 175 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.
IX Supercell Slam Physical 100 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
I Thunder Special Cool 110 70% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VIII Thunder Cage Special 80 90% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user traps the target inside a cage of sparking electricity that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
IV Thunder Fang Physical Cool 65 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
I Thunder Punch Physical Cool 75 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I Thunder Shock Special Cool 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I Thunder Wave Status Cool — 90% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
I Thunderbolt Special Cool 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
IX Thunderclap Special 70 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
V Volt Switch Special Cool 70 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
III Volt Tackle Physical Cool 120 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user electrifies itself and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with paralysis.
V Wild Charge Physical Tough 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
VIII Wildbolt Storm Special 100 80% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All adjacent foes
The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.
II Zap Cannon Special Cool 120 50% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
VII Zing Zap Physical 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user crashes into the target, delivering a powerful electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.
VII Zippy Zap Physical 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target with bursts of electricity at high speed. This move always goes first and results in a critical hit.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Abilities

Interacting with the Electric type

A Pokémon with Protean or Libero will become an Electric-type Pokémon if it uses an Electric-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, Mimicry, RKS System, or 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, if it is holding an Electric Memory, or if it is holding a Zap Plate or Electrium Z.

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

Gen Ability Description
IX Electromorphosis The Pokémon becomes charged when it takes damage, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move the Pokémon uses.
VII Galvanize Normal-type moves become Electric-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
III Lightning Rod The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
IV Motor Drive The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Electric-type moves. Instead, its Speed stat is boosted.
VIII Transistor Powers up Electric-type moves.
III Volt Absorb If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
IX Wind Power The Pokémon becomes charged when it is hit by a wind move, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move the Pokémon uses.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Exclusive Abilities

Only Electric-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.

Gen Ability Description
VII Electric Surge Turns the ground into Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
IV Motor Drive The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Electric-type moves. Instead, its Speed stat is boosted.
III Static The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.
III Volt Absorb If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Items

Name Description
Cell Battery Cell Battery An item to be held by a Pokémon. This single-use battery boosts the Attack stat if the holder is damaged by an Electric-type attack.
Dream Electric Gem Sprite.png Electric Gem A gem with an essence of electricity. When held, it strengthens the power of an Electric-type move one time.
Dream Electric Memory Sprite.png 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.
Electric Tera Shard Electric Tera Shard On rare occasions, these shards form when a Tera Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png Electrium Z This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Electric-type moves to Z-Moves.
Magnet Magnet An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a powerful magnet that boosts the power of the holder's Electric-type moves.
Dream Shock Drive Sprite.png Shock Drive A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Electric type.
Wacan Berry Wacan Berry If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Electric-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
Zap Plate Zap Plate An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of electricity and boosts the power of the holder’s Electric-type moves.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.

Cram-o-matic

Name
Electirizer Electirizer
Electric Seed Electric Seed
Fossilized Bird Fossilized Bird
Light Ball Light Ball
Pecha Berry Pecha Berry
Thunder Stone Thunder Stone

Notable Electric-type Trainers

Main article: Category:Electric-type Trainers
Gen Trainer Title Location
I VSLt Surge PE.png
Lt. Surge 		Gym Leader Vermilion Gym
III VSWattson.png
Wattson 		Gym Leader Mauville Gym
IV VSVolkner BDSP.png
Volkner 		Gym Leader Sunyshore Gym
V VSElesa 2.png
Elesa 		Gym Leader Nimbasa Gym
VI VSClemont.png
Clemont 		Gym Leader Lumiose Gym
VII VSSophocles.png
Sophocles 		Trial Captain Hokulani Observatory
IX VSIono.png
Iono 		Gym Leader Levincia Gym

Icons

Core series

ElectricIC RSE.png ElectricIC FRLG.png ElectricIC Big.png ElectricIC BW.png ElectricIC XY.png ElectricIC SM.png ElectricIC PE.png ElectricIC.png Electric icon SwSh.png ElectricIC BDSP.png Electric icon SV.png ElectricIC LA.png Electric icon LA.png ElectricIC SV.png ElectricIC Tera.png TeraGem Electric.png
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Side series

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Spin-off games

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In the TCG

Main article: Lightning (TCG)

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

Statistical averages

Overall

Stat
HP: 66.45
Attack: 74.9
Defense: 68.96
Sp.Atk: 85.68
Sp.Def: 70.97
Speed: 85.94
Total: 452.9


Fully evolved

Stat
HP: 73.29
Attack: 82.47
Defense: 75.88
Sp.Atk: 95.92
Sp.Def: 79.64
Speed: 95.48
Total: 502.68



Trivia

  • Generation IX introduced the most Electric-type Pokémon of any generation, with twelve, and Generation VI introduced the fewest, with three.
  • Generation VII and VIII introduced the most Electric-type moves of any generation, each with nine, and Generation II introduced the fewest, with two.
  • Generation III is the only generation that introduced no dual-type Electric-type Pokémon.
  • Generation VI is the only generation that introduced no pure Electric-type Pokémon.
  • The Electric type is tied with the Normal type for having the fewest weaknesses.
  • All Electric-type moves introduced in Generation I have names beginning with the word "Thunder".
  • In the first season of the anime and during much of Generation I, the Rock-type was often wrongly assumed to be unaffected by Electric-type attacks. This was likely due to the fact that at the time, most Rock-type Pokémon (namely the Geodude and Rhyhorn evolution lines, and Onix) were part Ground-type and thus immune to Electric-type moves. However, the only Rock-type Pokémon who aren't also Ground-type around at the time (the then five Fossil Pokémon) were actually weak to them.
  • In the anime, Ground-type Pokémon's immunity to Electric-type attacks was treated inconsistently during the original series and early parts of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, notably during Showdown at Pewter City, where Ash's Pikachu was able to hurt Brock's Onix by simply having his voltage raised and Onix being doused in water.
    • Ironically, the move Soak, introduced in Generation V, has exactly the effect of the latter.
  • The Electric-type is tied with the Ice-type for having the fewest Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, having two each.
  • In Tree's a Crowd, Brock states that Grass-type Pokémon resist Electric-type moves due to being able to diffuse the electricity into trees and the ground. He also explains that if Grass-type Pokémon are in the air, they cannot diffuse the electricity from Electric-type attacks, thereby dealing normally effective damage.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese でんき (電気) Denki
Chinese Cantonese 電 Dihn *
電擊 Dihngīk *
電氣 Dihnhei *
雷 Lèuih *
放電 Fongdihn *
Mandarin 電 / 电 Diàn *
電氣 / 电气 Diànqì *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Elektrický
Denmark Flag.png Danish Elektrisk
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Elektrisch
Finland Flag.png Finnish Sähkö
France Flag.png French Électrique
Électrik*
Germany Flag.png German Elektro
Greece Flag.png Greek Ηλεκτρισμού Ilektrismoú
Israel Flag.png Hebrew חשמל Khashmal
India Flag.png Hindi इलेक्ट्रिक Electric
बिजली Bijalee*
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Elektromos
Iceland Flag.png Icelandic Elding
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Listrik
Italy Flag.png Italian Elettro
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전기 Jeon'gi
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Elektrik
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Elektrisk
Poland Flag.png Polish Elektryczny
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Elétrico
Eletricidade
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Elétrico
Romania Flag.png Romanian Electricitate
Russia Flag.png Russian Электро Elektro
Spain Flag.png Spanish Eléctrico
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Elektrisk
El
Thailand Flag.png Thai ไฟฟ้า Faifa
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Elektrik
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Điện
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