Introduced in generation three, with the Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire games, Electrike is a monotype electric Pokemon. It evolves into Manectric at level 26 and is a part of its two stage evolution line. Electrike is classified by the Pokedex as the “Lightning Pokemon” which indicates its electric prowess. This guide will showcase Electrike’s appearances in the anime, its capabilities in battle, as well as other general facts about Electrike.
About Electrike
As a generation three Pokemon, Electrike first appeared in the Ruby and Sapphire season of the anime with the episode Watt’s with Wattson?. It played a role as one of gym leader Watson’s Pokemon used in battle. The Pokedex says that Electrike can channel electricity to give its leg muscles a boost of energy.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire Watt’s with Wattson? |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | Evolves into Manectric when it reaches the level threshold. |
| 1st Evo level | 26 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Electrike stores electricity in its long body hair. This Pokémon stimulates its leg muscles with electric charges. These jolts of power give its legs explosive acceleration performance. |
Electrike Base Stats
| HP | 40 |
| ATTACK | 45 |
| DEFENCE | 40 |
| SP. ATTACK | 65 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 40 |
| SPEED | 65 |
| TOTAL | 295 |
Appearance
Electrike is a small, green and yellow, canine-like Pokemon and the fur around its head is slicked back to be more aerodynamic. It has spiked fur that resembles lightning bolts and it walks around on four legs. There are four visible pointed fangs in Electrike’s mouth and it has a small pointed tail with a yellow tip. Electrike is a small Pokemon at 2 feet and 0.6 meters tall.
Behavior
Electrike has a loyal personality and has a driven motivation, and throughout the anime it is shown to be caring and competitive. When Ash first encountered the Mauville gym leader Wattson, it was a simple battle and Ash beat him with ease. Later on, Wattson was comforted by a wild Electrike and regained his confidence. The Pokedex states that Electrike is able to charge lightning into its feet and run faster than the eye can follow.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, there are not many strengths to associate with Electrike although it does have a decent special attack and a speed stat for a base evolution Pokemon. The rest of its stats are fairly balanced but you just need to be wary of its offensive capabilities. As a monotype electric Pokemon, Electrike takes 2x damage from ground type moves, has no immunities but will take half the normal damage from flying, steel, and electric type moves.
Best Moveset
As a base evolution Pokemon, Electrike is exclusively limited to LC (Little Cup) brackets of competitive play. It is typically used as an offensive Pokemon with some utility in switching out as well as stealing held items. Consider running Volt Switch, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, and Hidden Power Grass/Switcheroo. Volt Switch gives you an efficient switch out, Flamethrower is for type coverage while Thunderbolt benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus). Hidden Power Grass and Switcheroo, on the other hand, can be used as either type coverage or for outplay potential with held items respectively.
| Volt Switch | Flamethrower |
| Thunderbolt | Hidden Power Grass/Switcheroo |
How to Catch Electrike in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain an Electrike in Pokemon Go, there are many different ways to do so. You can find them relatively easily in the wild near university and college campus locations, with their spawn rates also high in cities and commercial districts. Electrike can be hatched from 5 km eggs and can also be found in tier one raid battles as well. There are many different ways you can obtain an Electrike in Pokemon Go, you just need to take the first chance that comes your way. You will need 50 Electrike candies in order to evolve it into Manectric.
Trivia
- Electrike and Jolteon share the same Pokedex classification as the “Lightning Pokemon”.
- The inspiration for Electrike’s design likely comes from the Raiju, a yokai that is typically depicted as a lightning wolf.
- The name Electrike is a combination of the words electric and strike as well as tyke.
FAQs
How do you evolve Electrike?
You can evolve your Electrike once it reaches level 26 as there are no special conditions to fulfill and you can evolve as soon as you reach the level threshold. Once Electrike is level 26 you just need to allow the evolution animation to play without pressing the “B” button. After your Electrike evolves, you have reached the final evolution of its line with Manectric.
What is Electrike worth?
Historically, Electrike cards have not been worth much in the market. The most expensive Electrike cards can reach up to $4 USD and PSA 10 cards can go for around $20 USD. There is not much desire for this card and finding a limited print Electrike is not the most exciting card to receive.
Is Electrike good in Pokemon Emerald?
In casual play, an Electrike will function as an electric type offensive Pokemon making it a popular pick for the early game of Emerald. As you evolve your Electrike it will become faster and hit harder making it a decent choice for electric type coverage. In competitive play, Electrike has not seen much play as a base evolution Pokemon.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Lightning Pokemon”. While Electrike does not look like much, it has a lot of potential as an offensive Pokemon with enough investment. It is not particularly suited for competitive play, but it can function as an offensive special attacker. There is nothing that is bad about Electrike but it can be hard to narrow down many of its strengths. Reserve a slot on your team for Electrike if you want an offensive electric type Pokemon.
