

This list will not include Z-move or G-max exclusives, since those moves are overpowered and typically exclusive to one or two Pokemon. Often, they have the chance to paralyze, which is useful, but also hit-or-miss since a Pokemon has a chance of ignoring the paralysis each turn. In general, Electric-type moves have great effects on the opponent. This update will add five additional moves to the list. Updated August 14th, 2021, by Jeff Drake:This list had 15 Electric-type moves before this update, but that leaves out many great moves that deserve to be mentioned. Move target Foe Foe Foe User Ally Ally Targets all adjacent foes. Z-Move effects When a Pokmon is holding Electrium Z and uses its Z-Power, Electroweb turns into Gigavolt Havoc and has base power 100. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each. As such, a lot of the best Electric moves are simple and straightforward powerful attacks, but Electric also offers some of the best supportive moves in the series. TM82 Effects Electroweb deals damage and lowers the target's Speed by one stage. They’re often characterized as fast, heavy-hitters, such as common picks like Jolteon. Pokemon of the lightning-imbued, yellow-hued persuasion always tend to be popular picks in battles, both casual and competitive. RELATED: Pokemon: Ranking The Most Shocking Electric Pokemon

It's no surprise that high-ranking trainers in the franchise use them prominently.

Most importantly, Electric only has one weakness and offers great coverage offensively (just watch out for pesky Ground-types). That fact alone has probably done wonders for Electric’s reputation. The franchise’s resident rodent mascot, Pikachu, is an Electric-type, after all. Electric-type Pokemon have always been held in high regard.
