Competitive Information for Electabuzz [Gold/Silver]
Electric
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Electabuzz? These builds are optimized for Gold/Silver Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Gold/Silver metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Electabuzz, a top-notch Pokémon that excels with Electric typing! Electabuzz is a common Pokémon to see in the GS metagame. There were no known abilities back in the Gold/Silver Pokémon games. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Discover how Electabuzz excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Leftovers
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
In single battles, Electabuzz's Special Sweeper role is an exceptional. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with lethal special power. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Electabuzz last longer regaining it's health every turn.
◆ Pursuit is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the foe is switching out).
◆ Rest is a status move (Electabuzz sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Electabuzz must be asleep. Uses another known move).
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Item: Gold Berry
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Karate Chop / Seismic Toss
- Mud-Slap
- Barrier
Electabuzz makes an an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With a Gold Berry equipped to it, restores 30 hp when at 1/2 max hp or less then the Gold Berry gets consumed.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Karate Chop is a physical 50-base power Fighting-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Electabuzz's level).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Electabuzz's defense by 2 stages).
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Item: Magnet
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Psychic
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
When it comes to single battles, Electabuzz shines as a high-quality Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With a Magnet equipped to it, Electabuzz's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Electabuzz can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Gold/Silver generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Electabuzz.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Electabuzz can perform in Gold/Silver. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive GS Move and Ability Combos for Electabuzz
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Electabuzz's stats
- Barrier
- Curse
- Meditate
- Rage
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Electabuzz
- Cross Chop
- Ice Punch
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Reflect
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Teleport
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Electabuzz in Gold and Silver
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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