Electrode (Pokémon)
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| Electrode マルマイン Marumine | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #101 |
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| Johto Dex | #121 |
| Hoenn Dex | #085 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-077 |
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Ball Pokémon |
| Height | 3′11″ (1.2m) |
| Weight | 146.8 lbs. (66.6kg) |
| Abilities | Soundproof |
| Static | |
| Egg group | Mineral |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 150 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Red |
| Catch rate | 60 |
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Electrode (Japanese: マルマイン Marumine) is an Electric-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
This Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. For this reason, many trainers try to pick it up in the Power Plant, mistaking it for an item. Electrode has made many appearances in the series, and even some appearances in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Special abilities
The more electric energy Electrode consumes, the faster it moves. If agitated, it may randomly explode.
Behavior
Electrode tend to live in power plants where fresh electricity is being generated. As a result, this Pokémon often causes blackouts. Electrode explodes in response to even the smallest stimuli. It is known to explode when bored just to entertain itself.
Habitat
Electrode live in power plants.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
Electrode feeds off of electricity in the atmosphere. It explodes when it eats too much electricity.
In the anime
Electrode's first appearance was during The Flame Pokémon-athon. It was used in a Pokémon Race.
When Team Rocket was trying to infiltrate Prof. Oak's lab in Showdown at the Poké Corral, they fell into a pit of Electrode.
In Pikachu's Vacation, an Electrode's explosion signaled the start of a swimming race between Ash's Squirtle and a Marill.
An Electrode has also been owned by Danny, the Gym Leader of Navel Island.
Electrode's first major role was during The Underground Round Up. A town was over-populated with these Bomb-Ball Pokémon and a man named Poncho had a job of removing them.
In What You Seed is What You Get, an Electrode that was painted like a watermelon was guarding a patch of Watmel Berries.
In Pinch Healing, Jessie unintentionally and indirectly caused an Electrode to fall and explode on a bus that a Poké-sitter was driving.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
Electrode makes a cameo aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as one of Lt. Surge's Pokémon ready to attack Red. Lt. Surge also possesses a cannon capable of firing Electrode at high speeds to attack, supplied by Team Rocket technology. Since the disbandment of Team Rocket at the end of Volume 7, Lt. Surge is technically no longer a member, and it is unconfirmed if he still possesses the weaponry.
The Team Rocket grunts use a Voltorb and an Electrode to attack Yellow in the volume with the S.S. Anne.
Eusine, as seen in Volume 10, possesses an Electrode as well, allowing him to travel over large distances by riding it. Eusine's Electrode apparently uses electric charges to suspend itself in mid-air.
In the TCG
- Main article: Electrode (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Electrode will pause for a few seconds before using Explosion. It can be picked up and thrown, though this is risky as Electrode will hurt everyone near it, including the player who threw the Poké Ball.
Trophy information
Electrode, an electric Ball Pokémon, is the evolved form of Voltorb. It has the tendency to explode with even the slightest provocation, which has earned it the nickname "Wrecking Ball". Electrode is the quickest Pokémon found to date, and its distinctive white-over-red coloring is the opposite of Voltorb's.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Electrode functions in much the same way as in Melee, however, sometimes, it will fail to use Explosion. Electrode will however explode after a short time it fails.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion. | |
| Stadium | Stores enormous amounts of electricity within its body and explodes with the slightest provocation. Extremely dangerous. | |
| II | Gold | It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding. |
| Silver | It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode. | |
| Crystal | The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode. | |
| Stadium 2 | It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding. | |
| III | Ruby | Electrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity. |
| Sapphire | One of Electrode's characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical Pokémon that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated. | |
| Emerald | They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities. | |
| FireRed | It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball." | |
| LeafGreen | It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation. | |
| IV | Diamond | It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity. |
| Pearl | It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | Rare | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Yellow | Rare | Power Plant | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Three | Mahogany Town Team Rocket base |
| Pokémon Crystal | Three | Mahogany Town Team Rocket base | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Rare | New Mauville, Magma/Aqua Hideout |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Aqua Hideout, New Mauville | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | Rare | Cerulean Cave | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade | Trade from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | Evolve | Evolve Voltorb | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Evolve | Evolve Voltorb |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Snap | Tunnel |
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve from Voltorb |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 15 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Voltorb |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Asoheru Building |
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
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| Attack: | 50 | |
| Defense: | 70 | |
| Special: | 80 | |
| SpAtk: | 80 | |
| SpDef: | 80 | |
| Speed: | 140 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Electrode is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Power Plant |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | Whoa! Don't touch me! I'm liable to blow up! | |
| 26%-50% HP | Watch it! My HP is down to half. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I can't hold it... I'm about to blow up. | |
| Level Up | Hey! I leveled up! | |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
Group: 
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Thunder x3 |
Evolution
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Level 30
Electrode
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| Image:Spr 2c 101 s.gif | Image:Spr b g2 101 s.png | ||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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| Image:Spr 3r 101 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 101 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 101 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 101 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 101.png | Image:Spr 4p 101.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Electrode images on Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Up through Generation II, Electrode had the highest base Speed of any Pokémon.
Origin
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living Poké Ball, and is often mistaken for one.
Name origin
An electrode is a device through which electrical current passes. Considering Electrode's tendency to selfdestruct, it might also be a combination of electric and explode. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of 丸 maru, circle, and mine, as in landmine.
In other languages
External links
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