
ElectricNormal
- Abilities
- Dry SkinReduces HP if it is hot. Rain restores HP.Sand RushBoosts Speed in a sandstorm.
- Hidden ability
- Surge SurferDoubles Speed on Electric Terrain.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Monster / Dragon
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Speed
| HP | 70 (official 62) | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 52 (official 55) | |
| Defense | 65 (official 52) | |
| Sp. Atk | 109 | |
| Sp. Def | 94 | |
| Speed | 109 | |
| Total | 499 | Official games: 481, +18 in this hack. All base stat changes |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Plant | , | 38 | 1% |
| Power Plant | , | 33 | 4% |
| Dark Cave Route 31 Side | , | 38 | 1% |
| Dark Cave Route 31 Side | , | 33 | 4% |
Evolution
Evolves from Helioptile using Sun Stone.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Emits strange electrical waves that greatly lower the target’s Special Attack. |
| 1 | Discharge | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | A flare of electricity strikes all Pokémon in battle. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe. |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 1 | Charge | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 1 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| 1 | Volt Switch | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After attacking, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| 1 | Parabolic Charge | Electric | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Damages all Pokémon around the user. Half the damage dealt restores the user’s HP. |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| 1 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| 1 | Electrify | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | If used before the foe moves, the foe’s move becomes Electric type that turn. |
| 1 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 15 | Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | var. | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM97 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| TM104 | Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Traps the target in an electric net, lowering its Speed. |
| TM111 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Emits strange electrical waves that greatly lower the target’s Special Attack. |
| TM112 | Electric Terrain | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates Electric Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon cannot fall asleep, and Electric-type moves become stronger. |
| TM119 | Brutal Swing | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon. |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather. | Route 25 · Cost: Free Route 25 |
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