Electrode (#101)
Electrode (#101) is an Electric-type Ball Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Electrode in Cerulean Cave (2F) and Cerulean Cave (B1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (15.2%, Lv 55). It evolves from Voltorb at level 30 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Speed (140), and its base stat total of 400 ranks #46 of 151.

- National No.
- #101
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Ball Pokémon
- Height
- 3′11″ (1.2 m)
- Weight
- 147.0 lb (66.7 kg)
- Catch rate
- 60 of 255
- Base EXP
- 150
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Electrode keeps a charge of electricity compressed inside its body under intense pressure. The slightest disturbance can be enough to set off a violent explosion.
Where to find Electrode in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): walking, Lv 55, 15.2% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (2F): walking, Lv 52, 9.8% of encounters.
- Power Plant: two "items" on the Power Plant floor are Electrode in disguise (Lv 43).
- Cinnabar Island: trade a Raichu to the trainer in the Cinnabar Lab trade room (it arrives nicknamed DORIS).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 50 | #114 of 151 | |
| Defense | 70 | #59 of 151 | |
| Special | 80 | #49 of 151 | |
| Speed | 140 | #1 of 151 | |
| Total | 400 | #46 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Electrode
| 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 | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| Start | Sonic Boom | Normal | — | 90% | 20 |
| 17 | Sonic Boom | Normal | — | 90% | 20 |
| 22 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 | 100% | 5 |
| 29 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Explosion | Normal | 170 | 100% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM47 | Explosion | Normal | 170 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Electrode in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Electrode in Cerulean Cave (2F) and Cerulean Cave (B1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (15.2%, Lv 55).
What type is Electrode?
Electrode is Electric type. It takes double damage from Ground.
Does Electrode evolve?
Electrode is the final form: it evolves from Voltorb at level 30.
What moves does Electrode learn?
Electrode starts with Tackle, Screech, and Sonic Boom and learns Sonic Boom (Lv 17), Self-Destruct (Lv 22), Light Screen (Lv 29), Swift (Lv 40), and Explosion (Lv 50) by leveling up. It can learn 19 TMs and HMs.
What are Electrode's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 70, Special 80, Speed 140, for a total of 400.
What's the catch rate of Electrode?
Electrode's catch rate is 60 out of 255.