Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Low Kick Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on Thunder. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Electabuzz takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 519
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,333 CP
Electabuzz moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick Best | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Best STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Low Kick (10 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Electabuzz raid guide
Best counters against Electabuzz
How to get Electabuzz
- Evolve from
- Elekid · 25 Candy
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Electabuzz knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,017 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,184 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,297 | 1,367 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,613 | 1,700 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,297 | 1,367 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 980 | 1,033 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,297 | 1,367 |
Is Electabuzz good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Electabuzz has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (198), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Electabuzz deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 103 |
| Lv 3 | 173 |
| Lv 4 | 244 |
| Lv 5 | 314 |
| Lv 6 | 385 |
| Lv 7 | 455 |
| Lv 8 | 526 |
| Lv 9 | 596 |
| Lv 10 | 667 |
| Lv 11 | 733 |
| Lv 12 | 800 |
| Lv 13 | 867 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 933 |
| Lv 15 | 1,000 |
| Lv 16 | 1,067 |
| Lv 17 | 1,133 |
| Lv 18 | 1,200 |
| Lv 19 | 1,267 |
| Lv 20 | 1,333 |
| Lv 21 | 1,400 |
| Lv 22 | 1,467 |
| Lv 23 | 1,534 |
| Lv 24 | 1,600 |
| Lv 25 | 1,667 |
| Lv 26 | 1,734 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,800 |
| Lv 28 | 1,867 |
| Lv 29 | 1,934 |
| Lv 30 | 2,001 |
| Lv 31 | 2,034 |
| Lv 32 | 2,067 |
| Lv 33 | 2,101 |
| Lv 34 | 2,134 |
| Lv 35 | 2,167 |
| Lv 36 | 2,201 |
| Lv 37 | 2,234 |
| Lv 38 | 2,267 |
| Lv 39 | 2,301 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,334 |
| Lv 41 | 2,364 |
| Lv 42 | 2,393 |
| Lv 43 | 2,423 |
| Lv 44 | 2,454 |
| Lv 45 | 2,484 |
| Lv 46 | 2,515 |
| Lv 47 | 2,545 |
| Lv 48 | 2,576 |
| Lv 49 | 2,607 |
| Lv 50 | 2,639 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0125
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0125_POKEMON_ELECTABUZZ
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Electabuzz in Pokemon GO?
Electabuzz's best moveset is Low Kick (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Electabuzz's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Electabuzz takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Electabuzz's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Electabuzz reaches 2,639 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,334 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Electabuzz?
A perfect 15/15/15 Electabuzz shows 1,333 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,667 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Electabuzz better than regular Electabuzz?
Shadow Electabuzz deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Electabuzz in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Elekid (25 Candy). It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Electabuzz be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Electabuzz depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.