Electric types are the sprinters of the Pokemon world. They tend to have the highest Speed stats in the game, hit Water and Flying for super-effective damage, and are immune to paralysis. Here are the ten Electric Pokemon that top every tier list.
The Top 10 Electric Pokemon
- Zekrom — Electric/Dragon with 150 Attack and Bolt Strike.
- Regieleki — 200 base Speed, fastest Pokemon ever.
- Tapu Koko — Electric/Fairy with Electric Surge terrain.
- Zeraora — 143 Speed, physical Electric attacker.
- Thundurus-Therian — Electric/Flying with Volt Absorb.
- Raikou — Legendary Beast with 115 Speed and 115 Sp.Atk.
- Zapdos — Electric/Flying, 125 Sp.Atk, Static ability.
- Magnezone — Electric/Steel, traps steel types.
- Rotom-Wash — Electric/Water, one of the best defensive pivots.
- Ampharos — Mega Ampharos gains Dragon typing.
Why Speed Matters
In competitive play, going first is often winning. Regieleki, Zeraora, and Tapu Koko all sit in the 130+ Speed tier where they naturally outspeed most other sweepers. Electric typing also means they\'re immune to paralysis, which removes one of the main ways to slow them down.
Counters to Electric
Ground types are immune to Electric moves and force switches. Grass types resist Electric and Water. Volt Absorb, Lightning Rod, and Motor Drive abilities nullify Electric attacks entirely and often grant a boost.