What is Electric type strong against?

Electric type moves are super effective (2x damage) against certain types. Check the type effectiveness chart above for detailed matchups and battle strategies.

What is Electric type weak to?

Electric type Pokémon take super effective damage from specific types. Understanding these weaknesses is crucial for building balanced teams and preparing counters.

What are the best Electric type Pokémon?

The best Electric type Pokémon vary based on competitive format and team composition. Browse our complete list below to find Pokémon with optimal stats and movesets for your strategy.

Electric Type

Complete guide to Electric type Pokémon, including type effectiveness, battle strategies, and comprehensive Pokémon database.

Introduced in Generation I

Type Effectiveness

Understanding Electric type advantages and weaknesses in battle

Electric Attacking

Damage effectiveness when using Electric type moves

2×Super effective against

Flying

Water

½×Not very effective against

0×No effect against

Electric Defending

Damage received from other types

2× fromTakes super effective damage from

Ground

½× fromResists damage from

Flying

Steel

Electric

Quick Battle Reference

Key type matchups for Electric type Pokémon in battle

Strong Against

Electric moves deal 2× damage to these types

Flying

Water

Weak To

Electric Pokémon take 2× damage from these types

Ground

Resists

Electric Pokémon take ½× damage from these types

Flying

Steel

Electric

Recommended Electric Moves

Powerful Electric type moves to consider for your team

Thunder Punch

Electric Type Move

Thunderbolt

Electric Type Move

Thunder

Electric Type Move

Volt Switch

Electric Type Move

Wild Charge

Electric Type Move

Strategic Usage

Use Electric type moves to counter:

Flying

Water

Team Building Tip

Consider pairing Electric type moves with complementary types that cover Electric's weaknesses (weak to ground).

Electric in Other Languages

How "Electric" type is written in different languages

🇺🇸

English

Electric

🇯🇵

Japanese

でんき

🇰🇷

Korean

전기

🇨🇳

Chinese (Simplified)

zh-Hans

电

🇹🇼

Chinese (Traditional)

zh-Hant

電

🇫🇷

French

Électrik

🇩🇪

German

Elektro

🇪🇸

Spanish

Eléctrico

+2 more languages available

Electric Type Pokémon

Complete list of Pokémon with Electric typing

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114

Total

100

Primary

Secondary

Primary Electric Type

Pokémon where Electric is their first type

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Electric Type

Type Effectiveness

Electric Attacking

Electric Defending

Quick Battle Reference

Strong Against

Weak To

Resists

Recommended Electric Moves

Strategic Usage

Team Building Tip

Electric in Other Languages

Electric Type Pokémon

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Primary Electric Type

Pikachu

Raichu

Magnemite

Magneton

Voltorb

Electrode

Electabuzz

Jolteon

Zapdos

Pichu

Mareep

Flaaffy

Ampharos

Elekid

Raikou

Electrike

Manectric

Plusle

Minun

Shinx

Luxio

Luxray

Pachirisu

Magnezone

Electivire

Rotom

Blitzle

Zebstrika

Emolga

Tynamo

Eelektrik

Eelektross

Thundurus-incarnate

Helioptile

Heliolisk

Dedenne

Togedemaru

Tapu-koko

Xurkitree

Zeraora

Yamper

Boltund

Toxel

Toxtricity-amped

Pincurchin

Morpeko-full-belly

Dracozolt

Arctozolt

Regieleki

Pawmi

Pawmo

Pawmot

Tadbulb

Bellibolt

Wattrel

Kilowattrel

Sandy-shocks

Miraidon

Raging-bolt

Rotom-heat

Rotom-wash

Rotom-frost

Rotom-fan

Rotom-mow

Thundurus-therian