Electric-type Pokemon weaknesses & resistances

Electric-type Pokemon hit hard and fast, meaning they can be pretty tough to defeat. So, if you want to defeat one, here’s all you need to know.

Electric-type Pokemon are some of the deadliest Pokemon you can fight. Their high speed and powerful moves can leave unprepared trainers in a fair bit of trouble.

As such, it’s vital to be ready before taking them on, especially when coming up against the Electric Legendary Pokemon.

So, with that in mind here’s everything you need to know to survive battles with Electric-type Pokemon or how to beat your opponent with one.

Contents

• What is an Electric-type Pokemon?
• Electric-type Pokemon weaknesses
• Electric-type Pokemon strengths & resistances
• Best counters for Electric-types
• Best Tera Types for Electric-type Pokemon
• All Electric-type moves

What is an Electric-type Pokemon?

Electric-type Pokemon are fast, powerful Pokemon that tend to resemble electrical objects in the real world, like magnets.

Many of their attacks can paralyze targets, and they’re certainly not creatures you’ll want to underestimate in any battle.

What are an Electric-type Pokemon’s weaknesses?

Electric-type Pokemon have just one primary weakness when it comes to moves and opposing Pokemon types:

• Ground-types

Ground-type Pokemon are an absolute must when fighting Electric-types so you’ll need to ensure you have a strong Ground-type team before heading in.

Electric-type Pokemon strengths & resistances

As well as having weaknesses, Electric-type Pokemon are also resistant to the following types:

• Flying
• Steel
• Other Electric-types

Electric-type moves are also super effective against the following types:

• Flying
• Water

Finally, they are not very effective against these types:

• Grass
• Electric
• Dragon

When bringing an Electric-type Pokemon into battle against a Pokemon with an advantage or resistance, it’s good to have a dual-type, like Gen 9’s Pawmot.

Best counters for Electric-type Pokemon

To succeed against Electric-type Pokemon you should choose these counters:

• Garchomp
• Dugtrio
• Mudsdale
• Excadrill
• Hippowdon

Pure Ground-type Pokemon are the way to go against Electric-types, but you should always keep in mind what their secondary type is when battling, as you’ll need to be prepared for those strengths and weaknesses too.

Best Tera Types for Electric-type Pokemon

With the addition of Tera Types in Gen 9’s Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, it’s vital you know the best combinations available for Electric-type Pokemon, as this mechanic bends the battling rules a little bit.

• Electric: To grant you an extra boost thanks to STAB.
• Water: To help boost attacks against Ground-Types.
• Ice: To help boost attacks against Ground-Types.

All Electric-type moves

There are 51 Psychic-type moves in Pokemon and all have been listed below:

Generation One

• Thunder
• Thunder Punch
• Thunder Shock
• Thunder Wave
• Thunderbolt

Generation Two

• Spark

Generation Three

• Charge
• Shock Wave
• Volt Tackle

Generation Four

• Charge Bean
• Discharge
• Magnet Rise
• Thunder Fang

Generation Five

• Bold Strike
• Electro Ball
• Electroweb
• Fusion Bolt
• Volt Switch
• Wild Charge

Generation Six

• Eerie Impulse
• Electric Terrain
• Electrify
• Ion Deluge
• Magnetic Flux
• Nuzzle
• Parabolic Charge

Generation Seven

• 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt
• Buzzy Buzz
• Catastropika
• Gigavolt Havoc
• Pika Papow
• Plasma Fists
• Stoked Sparksurfer
• Zing Zap

Generation Eight

• Aura Wheel
• Bolt Beak
• G-Max Stun Shock
• G-Max Volt Crash
• Max Lightning
• Overdrive
• Rising Voltage
• Thunder Cage
• Wildbolt Storm

Generation Nine

• Double Shock
• Electro Drift
• Electro Shot
• Supercell Slam
• Thunderclap

For more Pokemon lists, check out some of our other guides below:

Fairy-type | Water-type | Grass-type | Fighting-type | Psychic-type | Legendary Pokemon | All cat Pokemon | All dog Pokemon