Despite Pikachu being the world's most famous Pokemon and the mascot of the entire brand electric-types are often overlooked and underappreciated. The first generation of creatures from the Kanto region had a good number of Electric Pokemon and a good number of them were beloved.
Since the days of Jolteon and Zapdos, the type as a whole has lost some real thunder. Let's look at some of the most shocking Electric-type Pokemon and rank them based on their design and commitment to being a lightning rod on the battlefield.
Updated on January 29, 2023, by Jeff Drake: Electric Pokemon are among the most popular; for this, fans can thank Pikachu. Despite the fact that all these Electric-type Pokemon share the same pool of available moves, some are shockingly more effective in battle than the rest.
This list identified those Pokemon that exemplify the Electric-types - those Pokemon that come to mind when the subject is mentioned. This update will add five additional entries detailing the most shocking Pokemon in the series.
15 Boltund
This Electric-type hound has quickly become a favorite among the Pokemon introduced in Sword and Shield. Boltund channels electricity through its legs, allowing it to increase its speed. This evolved version of Yamper is made a force to be reckoned with thanks to its ability to increase the power of all moves that attack via a bite by fifty percent.
Any move used against Boltund that lowers any stat will increase Boltund's Special Attack by two stages. This is a match winner when it can stack with the Thunder Fang move; which is already fifty percent stronger.
14 Bellibolt
Bellibolt is a weird looking Pokemon. The two large eyes on the side of its head aren't eyes at all. No, they are supercharged twin electric cannons. Its eyes are the two yellow dots between the eye-like organs. Bellibolt expands its body to generate electrical energy.
This diminutive Pokemon has some of the more powerful Electric-type moves in its move pool, like Zap Cannon and Discharge. Bellibolt can learn Electric Terrain to make its Electric-type attacks fifty percent more powerful. Its Electromorphosis ability boosts the power of its Electric-type attacks even further.
13 Pawmot
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One of the most shocking things about Pawmot is the fact that it's an Electric/Fighting-type Pokemon. It looks like a plush toy. It's difficult to imagine this tiny ball of fluff delivering powerful "lightning-fast movements", and if that type of attack proves ineffective it can start hitting with Electric attacks.
Pawmot has incredibly powerful attacks moves in its move pool. The only powerful Fighting-type moves it can learn is Close Combat, but it gets many great Electric-type moves - like Double Shock and Thunder Wave. Pawmot can alter opponents' attack moves into the Electric type; which heals Pawmot one fourth of its maximum hit points.
12 Alolan Graveler
Whenever there's a new Pokemon who has a dual-typing of types that are directly opposite of one another you know it will be a tough out in battle. Alolan Golem doesn't only sport a new secondary Electric-type, but it has gained some facial and chest hair. It also sports a large magnet-like shape on the top of its body.
The electrified rocks it is known for shooting can cause an enemy to become numb and faint simply by being grazed. It has also been known to use Geodude in place of rocks when its in dire need.
11 Luxray
Luxray looks like if Simba from The Lion King received a makeover inspired by Steven Universe. Luxray can see through objects and uses it when hunting as they can spot and capture anything hiding behind objects for safety.
The tell for it using this incredible ability is that its eyes will glow a golden color. It will also use this ability defensively and can scout dangerous incoming threats pretty effectively. In many ways, it's the Electric-type version of Arcanine and almost just as cool looking.
10 Zebstrika
In the world of Pokemon, the creatures will land in one of two camps. They'll either be obvious combinations of things, or a pairing that's so good you feel dumb for not thinking of it first. Zebstrika falls in the latter category as the mixture of lightning bolt stripes and a zebra fit all too well.
They embrace their Electric-typing and when running at full speed the sound of thunder will begin to reverberate. If it's in a bad mood or distressed its mane will shoot lightning in all sorts of directions.
9 Regieleki
This Pokemon is a living dynamo - it is living electrical power. Regieleki's body has only one organ, and its sole purpose is to generate vast amounts of electricity. The Pokedex entry states, "capable of creating all Galar’s electricity". That is an insane amount of electrical power
Regieleki is also shockingly fast; its Speed rating is the best in the game. It can also learn some of the best Electric-type moves in the game. Further, it is the only Pokemon with the Transistor ability; which boosts the power of its Electric attacks. Regieleki is more than viable as a primary Electric Pokemon. Its one of those Pokemon players take out of storage before heading into a new gym.
8 Magnezone
Magenzone is arguably Magnemite's first true evolution as Magneton simply looks like three of them stuck together. Funny enough, the magnetism that Magnezone can often emit is said to sometimes be strong enough to make them attract to one another and will cause them to become immobile.
The creature's silhouette bears a striking resemblance to that of what humans believe to be a UFO. Magenzone has often been mistaken as such when seen flying through the night sky.
7 Vikavolt
Vikavolt at first glance looks like the nightmare bug you dream about when envisioning a hike through the Amazon rainforest. On top of having large dangerous mandibles, it also happens to be able to wield Electric-type attacks.
It will send the electric current inside its body forward into its jaws as it attacks. This allows it to inflict both physical and electrical damage which is used to hunt as well as in battle. This electric energy is formed in a special organ it has which resides in its abdomen.
6 Alolan Raichu
Raichu has always faced an uphill battle in terms of popularity thanks in large part to the Pokemon anime where Ash never evolved his Pikachu. The number of people who don't know Pikachu even has an evolution is quite alarming.
On top of adding a secondary Psychic-typing, the Alolan form of Raichu embraces more of the yellow of its evolutionary predecessor all while riding its tail as a surfboard. That tail does a lot more as it serves as the ground for all the electricity stored up in its dense body.
5 Jolteon
Jolteon was part of the initial trio of Eevee evolutions and was often the choice as the Electric-type member of a team in Pokemon Red & Blue if the trainer didn't grind to catch a Pikachu. It became even more of an afterthought in Pokemon Yellow where players started the game with a Pikachu.
That being said Jolteon has a strong design that's indicative of the Electric-typing while still being true to most Eevee evolutions in terms of being incredibly cute. Here's to all the Jolteon superfans out there.
4 Miraidon
Miraidon is something truly shocking - an electric dragon. This Electric/Dragon type Pokemon is huge, with bolts of electricity streaming from its eyes. With the exception of Attack, Miraidon's stats are exceptional, and Attack is still about average. The amount of powerful moves, of different types, Miraidon has access to could also be described as shocking.
Here is Miraidon's four most powerful moves: Hyper Beam (Normal), Overheat (Fire), Thunder (Electric), Outrage (Dragon). Its move pool also includes Steel, and Psychic moves. Players should stick to Electric moves, since Miraidon's ability creates Electric Terrain.
3 Rotom
Rotom isn't the most powerful Pokemon, but it's hard to find a Pokemon more useful or diverse in its abilities. It's an Electric and Ghost-type that can possess household appliances and technology largely due to its dual-typing. In later generations, Rotom possesses the players PokeDex and helps the player in their journey.
Thankfully Rotom is often seen as a harmless creature devoid of devious intentions and will simply look to stay out of the way of people. The havoc it wreaks never seems to be malicious.
2 Galvantula
Two fears you'll often hear people have are that of spiders, and some have an irrational fear of being electrocuted. Well, it turns out that there's a Pokemon that fits the weird Venn diagram that is those two fears. Galvantula is a 31-pound spider who is over 4 feet in length.
If you were doing yard work and came across this creature in your shed or garage it's hard to deny how shocking the encounter would be. Thankfully nature did humans a favor and made it bright yellow, so you naturally understand to keep your distance.
1 Pikachu
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Pikachu is topping this list for several reasons, the top of which being that it is the mascot for the entire Pokemon franchise. Over the years the little electric mouse has also received a new slimmer design that made it more visually appealing.
People who didn't grow up first playing Pokemon Red & Blue feel that Pikachu isn't worth having on your team and is used simply based on nostalgia. They're not necessarily wrong, but if you grew up watching the anime it's hard to not find your partner for life.