Electrode at a glance
Generation
Gen 1
Types
Electric
Roles
Sweeper, Support
Base stat total
490
Species
Electrode
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
20
Electrode brings a Electric typing and a 490 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Electrode's weaknesses
What Electrode resists
Immune to
No listed immunities.
Where you can use Electrode
- Direct version records exist for Electrode, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
- 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Electrode
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Electrode's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Meowscaradaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressure
Lokixresists ground - adds bug pressure - adds dark pressure
Smolivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressure
Dollivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressure
Arbolivaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressure
Squawkabilly Green Plumageimmune to ground - adds normal pressure - adds flying pressureTeam pitfalls when building around Electrode
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ground.
- Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
