Type matchups
Damage Electrode takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Electrode has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 150
- Total
- 490
Electrode has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (150). With Sp. Atk (80) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 150 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 70 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Electrode can have the abilities Soundproof, Static and Aftermath.
How to beat Electrode
Electrode takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Electrode's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Electrode's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Electrode's Electric moves.
Evolution
Electrode is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Voltorb → Electrode), evolving from Voltorb.
Best counters to Electrode
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Electrode weak to?
As an Electric type, Electrode takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Electrode resistant to?
Electrode resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Electrode?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Electrode with super-effective attacks.