Competitive Information for Elekid [Ruby/Sapphire]
Electric
Abilities:
1/3 chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be paralyzed.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Elekid? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Elekid, a wonderful Pokémon with Electric typing. Elekid is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Discover how Elekid excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Static
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Karate Chop / Brick Break
- Mud-Slap
- Barrier
Elekid thrives as an impressive Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with formidable physical moves. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Elekid recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Elekid will be paralyzed. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Elekid's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ 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).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ 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 Elekid's defense by 2 stages).
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Psychic
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Elekid shows a top-notch Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using potent special power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Elekid will be paralyzed. With a Magnet equipped to it, Elekid'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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Elekid? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Static
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Karate Chop / Brick Break
- Mud-Slap
- Barrier
Taking on double battles? Elekid is a brilliant Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with forceful physical moves. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Elekid recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Elekid will be paralyzed. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Elekid's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ 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).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ 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 Elekid's defense by 2 stages).
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Static
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Psychic
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Elekid makes an a top-notch Special Sweeper in double battles. This strategy is built to overwhelm foes with formidable special power. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Static, 1/3 chance a pokemon making contact with Elekid will be paralyzed. With a Magnet equipped to it, Elekid'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 Elekid can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Elekid.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Elekid can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Elekid
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Elekid's stats
- Barrier
- Meditate
Most notable and possible best moves for Elekid
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Elekid in Ruby and Sapphire
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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