Is Electabuzz good in Pokemon GO?

Not on its own, but Electivire is B-tier for Max Battle attacker, so a good copy is worth evolving.

Is Electabuzz a good raid attacker?

Electabuzz ranks #119 of 248 electric attackers with 10.7 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Should I evolve Electabuzz?

Electivire is B-tier for Max Battle attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Electabuzz for candy.

Can Electabuzz be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Electabuzz is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

Is Shadow Electabuzz worth keeping?

Shadow Electabuzz hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

#125 · Generation 1

Electabuzz

electric

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,334 / 2,639
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,333 / 1,667
Research CP (L15): 1,000
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 75 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Electabuzz does little on its own, but Electivire has a niche. Keep one good-IV copy to evolve.

Battle roles

–
Great League#601 of 1154 · score 72.2
Ranked #601 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
–
Ultra Leagueshadow#390 of 851 · score 75.4
Ranked #390 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.

Worth evolving into

Electivire
B Max Battle attacker (dynamax)

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
1 costume/event variant: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack198

Defense158

Stamina163

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

ground×1.6

Resists

electric×0.625
flying×0.625
steel×0.625

Evolution line

Elekid
→25 candyElectabuzz
→100 candy + Sinnoh StoneElectivire

→ Electivire: 100 candy, Sinnoh Stone

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#601 / 1154	72.2	Thunder Shock · Thunder Punch · Return	L24 · 2/15/14
Great LeagueShadow	–	#609 / 1154	72.1	Thunder Shock · Thunder Punch · Thunderbolt	L24 · 2/15/14
Ultra League	–	#487 / 851	72.6	Thunder Shock · Thunder Punch · Return	L50 · 3/15/15
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#390 / 851	75.4	Thunder Shock · Thunder Punch · Thunderbolt	L50 · 3/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#260 / 689	81.1	Thunder Shock · Thunder Punch · Return
Ultra PremierShadow	C	#234 / 689	82	Thunder Shock · Thunder Punch · Thunderbolt

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Electabuzz can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

electricMax Lightningfrom Thunder Shock250 / 300 / 350 power
fightingMax Knucklefrom Low Kick250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

Below the tier thresholds as a Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer.

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
electricShadow	–	#89 / 248	12.3	147	Thunder Shock · Thunderbolt
electric	–	#119 / 248	10.7	153	Thunder Shock · Thunderbolt

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Thunder ShockSTAB	electric	4	+7	0.5s	8.0	4	+9	2 turns
Low Kick	fighting	5	+5	0.5s	10.0	6	+8	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy
Thunder PunchSTAB	electric	50	-33	2.0s	1.52	60	-40
ThunderboltSTAB	electric	80	-50	2.5s	1.60	90	-55
ThunderSTAB	electric	100	-100	2.5s	1.00	100	-60

Questions people ask

Is Electabuzz good in Pokemon GO?: Not on its own, but Electivire is B-tier for Max Battle attacker, so a good copy is worth evolving.
Should I keep or transfer Electabuzz?: Electabuzz does little on its own, but Electivire has a niche. Keep one good-IV copy to evolve.
Is Electabuzz a good raid attacker?: Electabuzz ranks #119 of 248 electric attackers with 10.7 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Should I evolve Electabuzz?: Electivire is B-tier for Max Battle attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Electabuzz for candy.
Can Electabuzz be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Electabuzz is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Electabuzz worth keeping?: Shadow Electabuzz hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

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Costumes & event variants (1)

Team Instinct AccessoryEvent costume

Verdict: Situational