Electrode
Electric-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 501.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Hyper Beam
Tackle is an Elite TM move. Hyper Beam costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Electrode takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 501
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,199 CP
Electrode moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Volt Switch STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
| Tackle Best Elite | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Hyper Beam Best | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Electrode is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Electrode
How to get Electrode
- Evolve from
- Voltorb · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Electrode arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 51 | 1,814 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 51 | 1,964 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,163 | 1,229 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,447 | 1,529 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,163 | 1,229 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 879 | 929 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,163 | 1,229 |
Is Electrode good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Electrode has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 93 |
| Lv 3 | 156 |
| Lv 4 | 219 |
| Lv 5 | 283 |
| Lv 6 | 346 |
| Lv 7 | 409 |
| Lv 8 | 473 |
| Lv 9 | 536 |
| Lv 10 | 599 |
| Lv 11 | 659 |
| Lv 12 | 719 |
| Lv 13 | 779 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 839 |
| Lv 15 | 899 |
| Lv 16 | 959 |
| Lv 17 | 1,019 |
| Lv 18 | 1,079 |
| Lv 19 | 1,139 |
| Lv 20 | 1,199 |
| Lv 21 | 1,259 |
| Lv 22 | 1,319 |
| Lv 23 | 1,379 |
| Lv 24 | 1,439 |
| Lv 25 | 1,499 |
| Lv 26 | 1,559 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,619 |
| Lv 28 | 1,679 |
| Lv 29 | 1,739 |
| Lv 30 | 1,799 |
| Lv 31 | 1,829 |
| Lv 32 | 1,859 |
| Lv 33 | 1,889 |
| Lv 34 | 1,919 |
| Lv 35 | 1,949 |
| Lv 36 | 1,979 |
| Lv 37 | 2,009 |
| Lv 38 | 2,039 |
| Lv 39 | 2,069 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,099 |
| Lv 41 | 2,125 |
| Lv 42 | 2,152 |
| Lv 43 | 2,179 |
| Lv 44 | 2,206 |
| Lv 45 | 2,234 |
| Lv 46 | 2,261 |
| Lv 47 | 2,289 |
| Lv 48 | 2,317 |
| Lv 49 | 2,345 |
| Lv 50 | 2,373 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0101
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 66.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0101_POKEMON_ELECTRODE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Electrode in Pokemon GO?
Electrode's best moveset is Tackle with Hyper Beam. Tackle is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Electrode's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Electrode takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Electrode's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Electrode reaches 2,373 CP at level 50 and 2,099 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Electrode?
A 15/15/15 Electrode shows 1,199 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,499 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 899 CP.
How do you get Electrode in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Voltorb (50 Candy).