Electric type

Electric is one of the 15 types in Pokémon Red. Electric moves are special (they use the Special stat) and are super effective against Water and Flying. Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground. There are 9 Electric-type Pokémon and 5 Electric-type moves.

Electric attacking

Effect	Against
Super effective (2×)	Water Flying
Not very effective (½×)	Electric Grass Dragon
No effect (0×)	Ground

Electric defending

Effect	From
Weak to (2×)	Ground
Resists (½×)	Electric Flying
Immune (0×)	—

Electric-type Pokémon

Pikachu
Raichu
Magnemite
Magneton
Voltorb
Electrode
Electabuzz
Jolteon
Zapdos

Electric-type moves

Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	TM/HM
Thunder	120	70%	10	TM25
Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	TM24
Thunder Punch	75	100%	15
Thunder Shock	40	100%	30
Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	TM45

Frequently asked questions

What is Electric weak to in Pokémon Red?

Electric-type Pokémon take double damage from Ground.

What is Electric strong against in Pokémon Red?

Electric moves are super effective against Water and Flying.

What is the strongest Electric move in Pokémon Red?

Thunder, with 120 power.