Competitive Information for Eelektrik [Sun/Moon]
Electric
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Eelektrik? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Eelektrik is here! This epic Pokémon is Electric-typed and ready to shine! Eelektrik is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Delve into Eelektrik's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Electrium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Spark
- Return / Facade
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Aqua Tail
In single battles, Eelektrik's Physical Sweeper role is an impressive. This strategy is built to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Eelektrik recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. The Levitate ability makes Eelektrik immune to damaging Ground-type moves. With Levitate and Eelektrik having an solely Electric typing, it loses all other possible type-based weaknesses. The only weakness Electric Pokemon have is Ground, which aslong as Eelektrik keeps it's Levitate ability intact should keep it from taking any super-effective damage (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Eelektrik unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Eelektrik has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ Spark is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Eelektrik is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Item: Electrium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Flash Cannon
- Giga Drain
- Signal Beam
Eelektrik stands out as an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with formidable special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Eelektrik's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Levitate ability makes Eelektrik immune to damaging Ground-type moves. With Levitate and Eelektrik having an solely Electric typing, it loses all other possible type-based weaknesses. The only weakness Electric Pokemon have is Ground, which aslong as Eelektrik keeps it's Levitate ability intact should keep it from taking any super-effective damage (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Eelektrik unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Eelektrik has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Eelektrik recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Eelektrik? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Electrium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Spark
- Return / Facade
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Aqua Tail
Taking on double battles? Eelektrik is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Eelektrik recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. The Levitate ability makes Eelektrik immune to damaging Ground-type moves. With Levitate and Eelektrik having an solely Electric typing, it loses all other possible type-based weaknesses. The only weakness Electric Pokemon have is Ground, which aslong as Eelektrik keeps it's Levitate ability intact should keep it from taking any super-effective damage (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Eelektrik unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Eelektrik has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ Spark is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Eelektrik is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Item: Electrium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Acid / Acid Spray
- Flash Cannon
- Giga Drain
Eelektrik proves to be a fabulous Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Eelektrik's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Levitate ability makes Eelektrik immune to damaging Ground-type moves. With Levitate and Eelektrik having an solely Electric typing, it loses all other possible type-based weaknesses. The only weakness Electric Pokemon have is Ground, which aslong as Eelektrik keeps it's Levitate ability intact should keep it from taking any super-effective damage (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Eelektrik unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Eelektrik has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Acid is a special 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Acid Spray is a special 40-base power Poison-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Eelektrik recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Eelektrik can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Eelektrik.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Eelektrik can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Eelektrik
- 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
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Eelektrik's stats
- Charge Beam
- Coil
Most notable and possible best moves for Eelektrik
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Eelektrik in Sun and Moon
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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