Electabuzz (#125)
Electabuzz (#125) is an Electric-type Electric Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Electabuzz in Power Plant; the best odds are in Power Plant (5.5%, Lv 33–36). It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Speed (105), and its base stat total of 395 ranks #50 of 151.

- National No.
- #125
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Electric Pokémon
- Height
- 3′07″ (1.1 m)
- Weight
- 66.0 lb (29.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 156
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Electabuzz is typically drawn to areas surrounding power plants. When it strays as far as a city, it can trigger widespread blackouts.
Where to find Electabuzz in Pokémon Red
- Power Plant: walking, Lv 33–36, 5.5% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | #53 of 151 | |
| Attack | 83 | #50 of 151 | |
| Defense | 57 | #93 of 151 | |
| Special | 85 | #40 of 151 | |
| Speed | 105 | #11 of 151 | |
| Total | 395 | #50 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Electabuzz
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Electric Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 34 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 37 | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| 42 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 54 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Electabuzz in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Electabuzz in Power Plant; the best odds are in Power Plant (5.5%, Lv 33–36).
What type is Electabuzz?
Electabuzz is Electric type. It takes double damage from Ground.
Does Electabuzz evolve?
No, Electabuzz doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Electabuzz learn?
Electabuzz starts with Quick Attack and Leer and learns Thunder Shock (Lv 34), Screech (Lv 37), Thunder Punch (Lv 42), Light Screen (Lv 49), and Thunder (Lv 54) by leveling up. It can learn 28 TMs and HMs.
What are Electabuzz's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 83, Defense 57, Special 85, Speed 105, for a total of 395.
What's the catch rate of Electabuzz?
Electabuzz's catch rate is 45 out of 255, so bring plenty of Poké Balls and lower its HP first.