(エレブー '''Erebuu''' in
Japanese , '''Elektek''' in
German and '''Electek''' in
French ), sometimes misspelled as ''Elect'''r'''abuzz'', is a
Fictional character of the
Pokémon franchise.
The name "Electabuzz" is a combination of the words ''electric'' and ''buzz''.
Electabuzz is vaguely
Feline in appearance. It is bipedal, with two clawed feet, two arms, and a tail, all covered in bright yellow fur that features black zigzagging markings. Its head has a short
Antenna -like protrusion on each side.
Prominent in Electabuzz's metabolism is .
Electabuzz also lurk around
Power Plant s, feeding off the electricity generated there. This behavior is dangerous to the public, as occasionally
Blackout s are caused by an Electabuzz overindulging itself at a power plant, or worse, walking down to a city and drawing electricity from there.
Thanks to its unique diet, Electabuzz's body is constantly discharging stored electricity, to the point that it glows whitish blue in darkness and
Static Electricity effects manifest. An Electabuzz can control the electric current coursing in its body to communicate with other Electric-type Pokémon, especially with another Electabuzz.
Electabuzz is difficult to acquire. In ''
Pokémon Red '' and ''
FireRed '' it is found in the Power Plant. In ''
Pokémon Gold '', ''
Silver '' and ''
Crystal '', it is found in Route 10.
In
Pokemon XD an Electabuzz can be obtained two ways. One way is to snag it from
Cipher Admin
Ardos at Citadark Isle. The other way is to get Shadow
Togepi from a scientist at Outskirt Stand, purify it, and trade it back for Elekid, which can then evoled into Electabuzz. The latter is not recommended since the Togepi is the only one in the game.
Elctabuzz has generally very good stats, except in terms of Hit Points and defense. It naturally learns Thunderbolt, a very good Electric-type move, but its good attack stat allows it to use a physical attack quite effectively. Electabuzz is almost defenseless against Ground-type Pokémon, so such match-ups are discouraged. There is one exception that was introduced in Pokémon Versions Gold, Silver, and Crystal, when Electabuzz was able to learn the Johto TM 33 (Ice Punch). Ice Punch can compensate for Electabuzz's weaknesses: Grass, Dragon, and Ground especially. In FireRed and LeafGreen, Electabuzz could learn Ice Punch as an egg move from its predecessor, Elekid.
Electabuzz was first featured as the mascot of one of two prospective Pokémon Gyms in Dark City (episode #42-Showdown in Dark City). In that episode, the
Pokédex commented on Electabuzz's violent reaction to the color red, similar to common belief about real world
Bull s. Since this piece of information has not appeared anywhere else, however, it is assumed that is was provided as a
Plot Device for that episode's resolution.
Electabuzz is also the favorite Pokémon of recurring character Casey, and also the mascot of a
Baseball team of a similar name.
Electabuzz has made a large number of appearances in the ''''. It also appeared twice as a ''Black Star Promo'' from
Wizards Of The Coast . Electabuzz has appeared in the following sets:
- ''Base Set''
- ''Base Set 2''
- ''Gym Heroes'' (as ''Lt. Surge's Electabuzz'') (2 cards)
- ''Neo Genesis''
- ''Expedition''
- ''EX Ruby & Sapphire'' (as ''Electabuzz ex'')
- ''EX Sandstorm''
- ''EX Unseen Forces''
