Electabuzz
3-cost fighter · Electric · melee · #9 of 13 3-cost Pokémon in our tier list.
Synergies
Electric The whole team starts with +25/45 Energy. Electric types also shock adjacent enemies when they use their ability (damage and paralysis: −40% attack speed for 3s). Active at 2 / 4. Other Electric Pokémon: Pikachu, Voltorb, Magnemite, Jolteon, Zapdos.
Abilities
In Kanto Tactics each star level has its own ability. It casts on its own when Energy is full (+10 Energy per attack, more when hit).
★ Electabuzz: Thunder PunchElectrified ground
An electric punch that paralyzes; the ground around stays electrified for 2s, paralyzing anyone who steps on it. Power 336.
Electric · Mixed (70% Attack, 30% Sp. Atk) · 60 Energy (starts with 10)
★★ Electabuzz: Thunder PunchElectrified ground
An electric punch that paralyzes; the ground around stays electrified for 2s, paralyzing anyone who steps on it. Power 505.
Electric · Mixed (70% Attack, 30% Sp. Atk) · 60 Energy (starts with 10)
★★★ Electabuzz: Thunder PunchElectrified ground
An electric punch that paralyzes; the ground around stays electrified for 2s, paralyzing anyone who steps on it. Power 724.
Electric · Mixed (70% Attack, 30% Sp. Atk) · 60 Energy (starts with 10)
Stats
| Star | HP | Attack | Sp. Atk | Defense | Sp. Def | Atk speed | Crit | Range | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Electabuzz | 1,929 | 94 | 78 | 69 | 78 | 0.91 | 6% | 1 | 60 |
| ★★ Electabuzz | 2,949 | 141 | 117 | 74 | 92 | 1.10 | 6% | 1 | 60 |
| ★★★ Electabuzz | 4,376 | 203 | 168 | 80 | 108 | 1.30 | 6% | 1 | 60 |
Without items or synergies. A shiny copy (1 in 200 in the shop) has +10% HP, defenses and damage.
Best items
Electabuzz as the carry of a full board, every 3-item combination of its class tested against the same field.
| Items | Win rate |
|---|---|
 Choice Band  Focus Sash Focus Sash | 67% |
 Life Orb Focus Sash Focus Sash | 66% |
 Choice Scarf Focus Sash Focus Sash | 66% |
| Focus Sash Focus Sash Focus Sash | 66% |
| Choice Band Choice Band Focus Sash | 64% |
Comps with Electabuzz
Where you fight it in the campaign
These Campaign trainers can field it: Vermilion Gym · Lt. Surge.