Type matchups
Damage Elekid takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Elekid 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
- 45
- Attack
- 63
- Defense
- 37
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 360
Elekid has a base stat total of 360, higher than 29% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (95). Its Attack (63) and Sp. Atk (65) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 45 HP, 37 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Elekid can have the abilities Static and Vital Spirit.
How to beat Elekid
Elekid 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 Elekid's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Elekid's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Elekid's Electric moves.
Evolution
Elekid is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Elekid → Electabuzz → Electivire) and evolves into Electabuzz.
Best counters to Elekid
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Elekid weak to?
As an Electric type, Elekid takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Elekid resistant to?
Elekid resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Elekid?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Elekid with super-effective attacks.