The fast offensive type with only one weakness and Paralysis immunity.
| Offense | Super: Water Flying |
| Resisted: Electric Grass Dragon | |
| No effect: Ground | |
| Defense | Weak to: Ground |
| Resists: Electric Flying Steel | |
| Immune to: None |
Last updated: 2026-06-03
Electric is one of the 18 Pokemon types introduced in Generation 1. Electric-type Pokemon are known for their high Speed stats and powerful special attacks. Electric moves are super effective against Water and Flying types. Defensively, Electric is exceptional with only one weakness (Ground) and resistances to Electric, Flying, and Steel. Electric-types are immune to Paralysis, giving them free switches on Thunder Wave and Nuzzle from opposing Electric-types.
| Category | Types |
|---|---|
| Deals 2x to | Water Flying |
| Deals 0.5x to | Electric Grass Dragon |
| Deals 0x to | Ground |
| Takes 2x from | Ground |
| Takes 0.5x from | Electric Flying Steel |
| Takes 0x from | None |
The franchise mascot with Light Ball doubling its Attack and Special Attack. Light Ball gives Pikachu effective 110 Attack and 100 Special Attack. It runs Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Grass Knot, and Knock Off. Despite low bulk, its Speed tier is solid.
The Tao Dragon of Ideals with Teravolt and base 150 Attack. Zekrom's Fusion Bolt hits incredibly hard, and it learns Bolt Strike, the strongest Electric physical move at 130 base power. Its Dragon typing gives key resistances.
The Violet Legendary with Hadron Engine setting Electric Terrain. In its terrain, Miraidon's base 135 Special Attack is boosted further. Electro Drift is a 100 base power special move that ignores Abilities.
The Electric/Fairy guardian with Electric Surge setting terrain. Its base 130 Speed makes it one of the fastest Pokemon. It runs Specs sets with Thunderbolt, Dazzling Gleam, and Volt Switch for momentum.
The fastest Pokemon in existence with base 200 Speed. Regieleki always moves first in almost every situation. Its Transistor Ability boosts Electric moves by 50%, making it a devastating late-game cleaner.
The Electric/Flying legendary with Pressure or Static. Zapdos provides Defog support, spreads Paralysis with Discharge, and hits hard with Hurricane. Its base 100 Speed and 125 Special Attack make it a versatile threat.