When it comes to the numbers of pokemon per type, electric-types have one of the smaller numbers.  Yet probably still one of the most popular types by fans of the franchise, mainly due to Pikachu being the mascot.  Especially due to the one that is the partner to one Ash Ketchum, who as of 2023, is continuing his journey off screen.

With electric-type pokemon, they can be the perfect game changer, if the circumstances are right.  While they only have a type advantage against water- and flying-types, their attacks can still pack a powerful punch against most pokemon. The attacks become even more powerful when it’s raining, either by weather, or another pokemon using the Rain Dance move.

Yet for every upside, there is a downside to things.  What could upset any strategy involving electric-type pokemon, is if the opponent is using a ground-type pokemon.  Since ground-types are not only immune to electric attacks, they can knock out most electric-types with one good blow.  The exceptions being if the electric is also a flying type, or has the levitate ability, which gives them immunity in return.  So unless those pokemon know any attacks that can put up a strong fight against ground-types, their fight is over.

Electric attacks also have their good and bad points, the bad ones include the things mentioned before.  Thunder Wave is a useful attack, since it paralyzes an opponent, without causing any kind of damage to them, including some wild pokemon you intend to catch.  Thunderbolt, one of the most well known attacks, is a powerful attack with 100% accuracy.  It is also the safest bet to get a hit, compared to some of the attacks that are more powerful than it.

Some of the most powerful electric attacks are the ones that come with flaws to consider, before using them for any battle.  Thunder is an extremely powerful attack, with less accuracy than Thunderbolt.  One way to increase its accuracy is to have a pokemon use Rain Dance, making it more likely to hit with a big boost.  Volt Tackle and Wild Charge are both powerful, yet due to the pokemon attacking their opponent head-on, causes damage to the user.

Now it is time to countdown to the most powerful electric pokemon in Scarlet & Violet.  Now the source of this list is from an article written by Madeline Virtue, for DualShockers.  The article says 20, but I’m going to be giving you 15, you can find the other 5 with this link:  Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: 20 Best Electric-Type Pokemon, Ranked (dualshockers.com.  As for the stats, I use Serebii.net.

15. Kilowattrel-strong

Once they smell the food you are carrying . . .

Killowattrel is an electric/flying type pokemon that looks like a giant seagull, which would be a nightmare for beachgoers, is one of the new pokemon introduced in Scarlet and Violet.  As stated by Virtue: “A humongous black and yellow bird, it certainly cuts an intimidating figure in the wilds of Paldea. It has a base Speed of 125 and a base Special Attack of 105 which isn't a bad combo by any means.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• As a flying type, it gains immunity from ground-type moves.  So if paired with a pokemon that can use moves like Earthquake, it is spared from all damage.
• As an electric type, it gains a strong defense against electric moves
• Can be used to defeat pokemon that are water, flying, grass, bug, and fighting types.
• If one has the Wind Power ability, its electric attacks get a boost, when hit with a wind based attack.

Base Stats:

• HP:  70
• Attack:  70
• Defense:  60
• Sp. Attack:  105
• Sp. Defense:  60
• Speed:  125

 

14. Pachirisu-strong

Any nuts up here?

This electric squirrel, one of the pokemon called a Pika-clone, was introduced in Diamond and Pearl.  As quoted by Virtue; “Pachirisu is a surprisingly sturdy and useful Electric type. With a base Speed and Special Defense of 90, it is most useful in competitive Double Battles as a support Pokémon.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• As an electric type, it is strong against water- and flying-type pokemon, well, most of them.
• By teaching it moves like Charm and Nuzzle, it can make the opponents an easy target for its teammate.
• By teaching it moves like Light Screen and Helping Hand, it helps its teammate put up a better fight.
• Can be taught a variety of moves from different types

Base Stats:

• HP:  60
• Attack:  45
• Defense:  70
• Sp. Attack:  45
• Sp. Defense:  90
• Speed:  95

 

13. Pincurchin-strong

Just chillin on the sand

A pokemon introduced in Sword and Shield, this sea urchin looking pokemon with the static touch, is a bit opposite of stats when compared to Pachirisu.  But like it, it is best suited as a support pokemon, in a team battle.  From Virtue:  “This little baby only has five teeth and gets spooked by seaweed, but it can pack a powerful punch. With a base Attack of 101 and a base Defense of 95, as well as the Lighting Rod ability, Pincurchin has the potential to be a force on your team.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• It can be used to defeat most water- and flying-types
• With the Lightning Rod ability, it can redirect all electric attacks towards it.  To where they are absorbed, and used to boost its special attack stats.
• Teach it moves like Spikes and Toxic Spikes, it can turn the field on the opponent's side into a booby trap, that can do damage to their pokemon that are introduced onto the field.
• It can learn a variety of attacks from multiple types.

Base Stats:

• HP:  48
• Attack:  101
• Defense:  95
• Sp. Attack:  91
• Sp. Defense:  85
• Speed:  15

 

12. Luxray-Strong

Uh-oh, busted

Another pokemon introduced in Diamond and Pearl, yet one of the most well-known from those games, is more of a brute in battle compared to the last two.  As Virtue has stated:  “Luxray's base stats are best utilized as a bulky physical attacker, with its high Attack and HP. Its Speed is no good, so you'll want to make sure it can withstand the hits it will undoubtedly take. Its Hidden Ability, Guts, can help turn this weakness into a strength, however, and turn the tide of battle.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Same type advantage as any other Electric-types
• If paralyzed, burned, or effected by any other status, Guts ability activates, giving it a boost in attack strength.
• Can learn a large variety of moves from TMs.

Base Stats:

• HP:  80
• Attack:  120
• Defense:  79
• Sp. Attack:  95
• Sp. Defense: 79
• Speed:  70

 

11. Miraidon- Strong

Just thought of a brilliant idea

An electric/dragon Legendary type from Scarlet and Violet, in which there are only two total, and one of them doubles as your ride throughout the whole game.  The other you have to defeat in a final boss battle of the main storyline, yet have to return to the bottom of Area Zero to catch it.

To add a quote from Virtue:  “One reason Miraidon is so impressive is that it offers players five different modes (which allow players to travel on Miraidon., including the Ultimate Mode, making it reach full power and strength. While it does have a few weaknesses, it offers an impressive 670 base stat total.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Same type advantages as the other electric-types.
• As part dragon-type, it can be used to fight other dragon-types.
• With the Hadron Engine ability, it can turn the ground into an Electric Terrain, which gives it a boost in sp.attack power.  Along with any other electric-type pokemon.

Base Stats:

• HP:  100
• Attack:  85
• Defense:  100
• Sp. Attack:  135
• Sp. Defense:  115
• Speed:  135

 

10. Pawmot- Strong

Beware of a cute face.

An electric/fighting type introduced in Scarlet and Violet, it is one of those pokemon you can catch sometime early on in the game, as a pawmi.  Although to evolve it form a pawmo, you would need to have it walk with you in the outside world, and to know if you walked enough steps, it will evolve after leveling up.

As mentioned by Virtue:  “It has a base Attack of 115 and a base Speed is 105, which means it can hit hard and fast. It's hidden ability is Iron Fist, which powers up its punching attacks, so you can get quite a wallop out of teaching it Thunder Punch.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Same type advantage as the other electric-types.
• As part fighting-type, it can be used to defeat normal-, rock-, ice- and steel-types.
• Iron Fist ability can make its punches more powerful
• If it comes with Volt Absorb, it can heal itself from an opponent's electric attacks.

Base Stats:

• HP:  70
• Attack:  115
• Defense:  70
• Sp. Attack:  70
• Sp. Defense:  60
• Speed:  105

 

9. Raichu- Strong

Cowabunga dudes!

Here is an oldie, and still a goodie, a pokemon that has been introduced in the original Red and Blue.  The evolved form of Pikachu, which requires a thunder stone, this pokemon also has an alternate form, the Alolan Raichu, but you can only get it from Pokemon Home.

Yet, as a warning from Virtue:  “It's got some great moves it learns naturally, as Iron Tail and Thunder, as well TM moves like Thunderbolt and Electro Ball. The only downside with Raichu is its lack of type coverage, so you have to really double down on what it does well, which can make or break a competitive fight.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Has a type advantage against water- and flying-types
• With the Static ability, it can paralyze any opponent that physically attacks it.
• Has great speed, and plenty of powerful attacks to choose from.

Base Stats:

• HP:  60
• Attack:  90
• Defense:  55
• Sp. Attack:  90
• Sp. Defense:  80
• Speed:  110

 

8. Bellibolt- Strong

Must be raining

The evolved form of Tadbulb, through a thunder stone, this pokemon was introduced in Scarlet and Violet.  As Virtue puts it, “With a 109 base HP stat and a base Special Attack that follows close behind at 103. Its defensive stats aren't too shabby, either.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Same type advantage.
• With Electromorphosis ability, its electric attacks become stronger when attacked.
• With the Damp hidden ability, it prevents moves like Explosion and Self-Destruct from activating.

Base Stats:

• HP:  109
• Attack:  64
• Defense:  91
• Sp. Attack:  103
• Sp. Defense:  83
• Speed:  45

 

7. Jolteon- Strong

Does it see me?

Introduced in Red and Blue, as one of the three original evolutions of Eevee, once again through a thunder stone.  Eevee itself has a total of eight evolutions, each one with a different method.  Back to Jolteon, it is a pokemon meant to both move fast and strike hard.

Yet as a warning from Virtue:  “It can't take much of a hit, unfortunately, so you'll want to pair it with a good team defender or teach it Volt Switch to maximize its damage while keeping it away from harm. If you're able to work with its low defenses though, Jolteon has a wide and powerful pool of Special Attacks to choose from, so it is definitely a Pokémon you want on your side.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Best use against water- and flying-types.
• Comes with the Volt Absorb ability.
• If it comes with the Quick Feet hidden ability, it gains speed if hit with a status attack.

Base Stats:

• HP:  65
• Attack:  65
• Defense:  60
• Sp. Attack:  110
• Sp. Defense:  95
• Speed:  130

 

6. Toxtricity- Powerful

Time to get the party started

This electric/poison type was introduced in Sword and Shield, probably as a way to make fun of punk rock stars.  It evolves from Toxel through leveling up, yet it comes with different forms based on its nature:  Amped and Low Key.  A lot of its strong attacks are sound-based, sticking to the punk rock star image.

Yet as stated by Virtue, as a warning:  “It has good type coverage, and its natural moves are well-themed. Unfortunately, the Poison typing in addition to being Electric type makes it extra weak to Ground-type attacks, so you'll need a clever strategy to avoid getting knocked-out before you can get a hit in.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Can defeat water- and flying-types
• As a poison-type as well, it has a type advantage against grass- and fairy-types
• With the Punk Rock ability, its sound-based attacks get a boost in strength, while receiving less damage from them as well.
• If it comes with the Technician hidden ability, weak attacks can get a power boost.

Base Stats:

• HP:  75
• Attack:  98
• Defense:  70
• Sp. Attack:  114
• Sp. Defense:  70
• Speed:  75

 

5. Eelektross- Powerful

This one well literally suck the life out of you, if you aren't careful.

The final form of Tynamo, this pokemon was introduced in Black and White.  Even though it is only an electric-type, with the Levitate ability, it can’t be harmed by ground-type attack, the only weakness to electric-types.  In a way, making this a pokemon with no real weakness.  The best way to defeat this pokemon is with pokemon that are heavy hitters, like Golem.

As stated by Virtue:  “If you're willing to put in the time though, you'll be rewarded with a versatile attacker, with its high Attack and Special Attack stats, with immunity to Electric-Types' one weakness thanks to its ability Levitate.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Can be used to defeat water- and flying-types
• Levitate ability protects it from ground-type attacks
• Could be given a moveset that not only does major damage to its opponent, but also restore it’s HP.

Base Stats:

• HP:  85
• Attack:  115
• Defense:  80
• Sp. Attack:  105
• Sp. Defense:  80
• Speed:  50

 

4. Rotom- Powerful

I told you that my mother didn't need any of your help

This electric/ghost-type was introduced in Diamond and Pearl, and comes in a variety of forms.  To access these forms, one has to get a Rotom Catalog key item at an auction in Porto Marinada.  When used, Rotom can not only change its form but also its secondary type, making it a pokemon for just about any battle.  Along with the Levitate ability, it loses one weakness, but its other forms come with a set of their own.

As stated by Virtue:  “Each form comes with its own strengths and weaknesses, and your team makeup will determine which will be most beneficial to you. Regardless of form, Rotom is one of the few Electric-Types with immunity to Ground-Type attacks, thanks to its Levitate ability.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Electric beats flying and water.
• Interchangeable forms and second types.
• Levitate makes it immune to ground-types.
• Ghost-type makes it immune to normal- and fighting-type attacks.

Base Stats:

• HP:  50
• Attack:  50
• Defense:  77
• Sp. Attack:  95
• Sp. Defense:  77
• Speed:  91

 

3. Ampharos- Powerful

More like a Thunder Slap

A purely electric-type that was introduced in Gold and Silver, the final evolved form of Mareep.  This pokemon was even given a mega evolution form in X and Y, which became an electric/dragon type for a brief amount of time.  Yet it can still use dragon-type moves, as part of its inventory.

To quote Virtue:  “It also has access to good support moves. The only thing you need to worry about is Ampharos' Speed stat, which is easy enough to work with.It also has access to good support moves. The only thing you need to worry about is Ampharos' Speed stat, which is easy enough to work with.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Can make quick work out of most water- and flying-types.
• With the Static ability, it can paralyze any pokemon that makes direct contact with it.
• Can mega evolve, which might happen again in the next game.
• Could learn a large variety of strong attacks, especially from TMs.

Base Stats:

• HP:  90
• Attack:  75
• Defense:  85
• Sp. Attack:  115
• Sp. Defense:  90
• Speed:  55

 

2. Sandy Shocks- Very Powerful

Um . . .

This electric/ground-type Paradox pokemon can only be found in Scarlet, supposedly an ancestor to Magneton, a Kanto pokemon.  You can only start catching them in the Area Zero crater, after completing the main storyline.  This combo makes it immune to electric attacks, but as stated by Virtue:  “With the added Ground typing, it gains weaknesses to Water, Grass, and Ice. However, it is well-equipped to handle these new threats.” 

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• It can defeat flying-types and fight back against water-types, as an electric type.
• The ground-type part can defeat most of the other electric-types, as well as fire-, poison-, rock- and steel-types.
• It comes equipped with the Protosynthesis ability, which gives its highest stat a power boost, if either Sunny Day has been used or if it’s equipped with the Booster Energy item.

Base Stats:

• HP:  85
• Attack:  81
• Defense:  97
• Sp. Attack:  121
• Sp. Defense:  85
• Speed:  101

 

1. Iron Hands- Very Powerful

Two things you don't want to anger, ever.

This is a Paradox fighting/electric-type pokemon can only be found in Violet.  Like the other one, it can only be caught in the Area Zero crater, after finishing the main storyline.  This one looks like a futuristic version of Hariyama, a Hoenn pokemon.  As described by Virtue:  “With a high Attack stat and an even higher HP, Iron Hands is the perfect candidate for a physical sweeper.”

What makes this pokemon good for a team?

Strengths:

• Electric-type can be used to bring down most flying- and water-types.
• Fighting-type can defeat normal-, rock-,  ice- and steel-types.
• With the Quark Drive ability, its highest stat gains a boost when Electric Terrain is activated, or if the pokemon is equipped with the Booster Energy item.
• Plenty of powerful attacks to choose from.

Base Stats:

• HP:  154
• Attack:  140
• Defense:  108
• Sp. Attack:  50
• Sp. Defense:  68
• Speed:  50

Time for the pep talk

This list has an interesting mix of pokemon that can handle their own in battle, and which ones are best suited for double battles..  Don’t be afraid to give some of these pokemon a test drive, and see which one fits your team the best, along with the ones introduced in the DLCs.  Also, the Alolan Raichu that you see here, you can transfer one from Pokemon Home, yet it won’t register on the pokedex.  So good luck with building your team up.

For other things Pokemon SV, check these out:

• [Top 10] Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Best Fire Types (Ranked)
• [Top 12] Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Best Pokemon (Ranked)
• [Top 10] Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Best Dragon Types (Ranked)