Elekid Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,364, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: Is Elekid good in Pokemon GO?

Elekid has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,364 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Elekid in Pokemon GO?

Elekid has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Elekid's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Elekid is a Electric-type Pokemon weak to Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Elekid, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Elekid resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Elekid's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Elekid's maximum CP is 1,364 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,206 at level 40. Its base stats are 135 Attack, 101 Defense, and 128 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 364. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Elekid?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Elekid has 689 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 861 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,364 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Elekid showing 689 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Elekid in Pokemon GO?

Elekid can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, hatching from 2km eggs, and trading with other trainers. Walking Elekid as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Elekid be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Elekid is available in Pokemon GO. You can encounter shiny Elekid in the wild, from eggs, research encounters, and raids (when available). Shiny rates vary by encounter method — raids and eggs typically have higher shiny rates than wild encounters.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Low Kick Thunderbolt

Same-type attack bonus on Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt is an Elite TM move. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Elekid takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6×

Resists

Electric0.625× Flying0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 135

Defense 101

Stamina 128

Stat total: 364
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
Eggs: 2 km · shiny possible
100% IV at Lv 20: 689 CP

Editor's notes

Elekid is a Electric-type Pokémon (#239, Generation 2) that caps at 1,364 CP at level 50, built on 135/101/128 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Ground and resists Electric, Flying and Steel — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Elekid is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Elekid moves

2 fast · 4 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
Brick Break	Fighting	40	33	1.5s	26.7	1.21
Discharge STAB	Electric	65	33	2.5s	26	1.97
Thunder Punch STAB	Electric	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Thunderbolt Best STAB Elite	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
Brick Break	Fighting	50	40	1.25	Buff / debuff
Discharge	Electric	55	40	1.38	—
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). Thunderbolt is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Elekid 25 Candy

Electabuzz 100 Candy Sinnoh Stone

Electivire

Family

Elekid This page

Electabuzz

Electivire

Shadow forms Shadow Electabuzz Shadow Electivire

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Elekid is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Elekid

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 64.1DPS 2,919TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 59.1DPS 1,797TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 56.1DPS 2,313TDO 4

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 55.2DPS 1,120TDO 5

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 54.5DPS 1,563TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 53.9DPS 1,238TDO

Counters carrying Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Elekid

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Eggs: 2 km eggs · shiny possible
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	28	1,042
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	28	1,129
Raid Catch	Lv 20	656	706
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	816	879
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	656	706
Research Encounter	Lv 15	496	534
GO Battle League	Lv 20	656	706

Is Elekid good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Elekid 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 (135), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
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	17
Lv 2	53
Lv 3	89
Lv 4	126
Lv 5	162
Lv 6	199
Lv 7	235
Lv 8	272
Lv 9	308
Lv 10	344
Lv 11	379
Lv 12	413
Lv 13	448

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	482
Lv 15	517
Lv 16	551
Lv 17	586
Lv 18	620
Lv 19	655
Lv 20	689
Lv 21	723
Lv 22	758
Lv 23	792
Lv 24	827
Lv 25	861
Lv 26	896

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	930
Lv 28	965
Lv 29	999
Lv 30	1,034
Lv 31	1,051
Lv 32	1,068
Lv 33	1,086
Lv 34	1,103
Lv 35	1,120
Lv 36	1,137
Lv 37	1,154
Lv 38	1,172
Lv 39	1,189

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,206
Lv 41	1,221
Lv 42	1,237
Lv 43	1,252
Lv 44	1,268
Lv 45	1,284
Lv 46	1,299
Lv 47	1,315
Lv 48	1,331
Lv 49	1,347
Lv 50	1,364

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0239
Height: 0.61 m
Weight: 23.50 kg
Buddy size: Baby
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 5 released forms
Game ID: V0239_POKEMON_ELEKID

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Elekid in Pokemon GO?

Elekid's best moveset is Low Kick (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Elekid's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Elekid takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Elekid's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Elekid reaches 1,364 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,206 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 Elekid?

A perfect 15/15/15 Elekid shows 689 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 861 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.

How do you get Elekid in Pokemon GO?

Elekid spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 2 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Elekid be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes — shiny Elekid is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.

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