Where can I find Elekid in SoulGold?

Elekid cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Elekid is a electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Elekid learn in SoulGold?

Elekid can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Elekidin Pokémon SoulGold

electric

Pokédex Entry

Electric Pokémon

If it touches metal and discharges the electricity it has stored in its body, an Elekid begins swinging its arms in circles to recharge itself.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Electric

Dex

#239

Abilities

Static(Primary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Vital Spirit(Secondary)

Prevents sleep.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Electirizer(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Elekid

Base form

→

Electabuzz

Level up Elekid to Lv. 30

→

Electivire

• Level up Electabuzz holding Electirizer

• Use Electirizer on Electabuzz

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How to Obtain

Elekid isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
4	Thunder ShockLevel: 4Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
4	Thunder ShockLevel: 4Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
8	ChargeLevel: 8Charge	electric	0	0	20
8	ChargeLevel: 8Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
12	SwiftLevel: 12Swift	normal	60	0	20
12	SwiftLevel: 12Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
16	Shock WaveLevel: 16Shock Wave	electric	60	0	20
16	Shock WaveLevel: 16Shock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
20	Thunder WaveLevel: 20Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
20	Thunder WaveLevel: 20Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
24	ScreechLevel: 24Screech	normal	0	85	40
24	ScreechLevel: 24Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
28	Thunder PunchLevel: 28Thunder Punch	electric	75	100	15
28	Thunder PunchLevel: 28Thunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
32	DischargeLevel: 32Discharge	electric	80	100	15
32	DischargeLevel: 32Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
36	Low KickLevel: 36Low Kick	fighting	0	0	20
36	Low KickLevel: 36Low Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
40	ThunderboltLevel: 40Thunderbolt	electric	0	100	15
40	ThunderboltLevel: 40Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
44	Light ScreenLevel: 44Light Screen	psychic	0	0	30
44	Light ScreenLevel: 44Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
48	ThunderLevel: 48Thunder	electric	0	70	10
48	ThunderLevel: 48Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.

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Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Karate ChopKarate Chop	fighting	50	100	25
Karate ChopKarate Chop	A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio.
BarrierBarrier	psychic	0	0	0
BarrierBarrier	Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense.
Rolling KickRolling Kick	fighting	60	85	15
Rolling KickRolling Kick	A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin. May flinch.
MeditateMeditate	psychic	0	0	40
MeditateMeditate	Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack.
Cross ChopCross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
Cross ChopCross Chop	A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	fighting	100	50	5
Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
FeintFeint	normal	0	100	10
FeintFeint	An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
Hammer ArmHammer Arm	fighting	100	90	10
Hammer ArmHammer Arm	A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.