Electabuzz, the Electric-type Pokémon, has a unique evolution in Pokémon Violet. Unlike its previous evolution method, Electabuzz now evolves into Electivire when exposed to an Electrizer item while learning the move Discharge. This new evolution method adds an exciting twist to the Electabuzz line, giving players a new way to obtain the powerful Electivire.
To evolve Electabuzz into Electivire, players must first obtain an Electrizer item. These items can be found as rare drops from Magnemite and Magneton in the wild. Once an Electrizer has been acquired, Electabuzz must learn the move Discharge. Discharge can be learned naturally by Electabuzz at level 39 or through the use of a TM. With both the Electrizer item and the move Discharge, players can now evolve Electabuzz into Electivire by using the Electrizer on Electabuzz while it knows the move Discharge. This will trigger the evolution and transform Electabuzz into the powerful Electivire.
Electivire is a formidable Electric-type Pokémon with high Attack and Special Attack stats. It is an excellent choice for taking on Ground, Water, and Flying-type opponents. In addition to its powerful Electric-type moves, Electivire can also learn a variety of other moves, including Fighting-type, Psychic-type, and Dark-type moves. This versatility makes Electivire a valuable asset to any team, and its unique evolution method adds an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the Pokémon Violet experience.
Acquiring the Electirizer
Obtaining the Electirizer is paramount to evolving Electabuzz into Electivire in Pokémon Violet. This coveted item can be acquired through various methods, each with its unique prerequisites and rewards. It is imperative to note that the Electirizer’s availability can vary depending on the version of the game being played.
| Method 1: Auction House |
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| Participate in auctions held at the Porto Marinada Auction House. Bid strategically to secure the Electirizer, but be prepared to face competition from other players. |
| Method 2: Delibird Presents |
| Keep an eye out for the wandering Delibird Presents merchant who roams the Paldea region. Engage in gift exchanges to acquire a plethora of items, including the coveted Electirizer. |
| Method 3: Tera Raids |
| Undertake Tera Raid battles against powerful Pokémon. Defeating these formidable foes can yield a treasure trove of rewards, including the elusive Electirizer. |
| Method 4: Casseroya Lake |
| Venture to Casseroya Lake and locate the small island situated in its center. Diligent exploration of the island’s nooks and crannies may lead to the discovery of a hidden Electirizer. |
Level Up near an Electric Field
Electabuzz evolves into Electivire when it levels up near an Electric Field, a type of terrain that is generated by certain moves or abilities. To evolve Electabuzz this way, follow these steps:
- Teach Electabuzz a move that generates an Electric Field: Moves like Electric Terrain and Discharge can create an Electric Field.
- Take Electabuzz into battle: Use the Electric Field-generating move in battle to create the necessary terrain.
- Level up Electabuzz: Once the Electric Field is active, level up Electabuzz by defeating opponents or using EXP Candies.
Once Electabuzz reaches level 30 while standing on an Electric Field, it will evolve into Electivire. Note that the Electric Field must be active when Electabuzz levels up; otherwise, it won’t evolve.
| Electric Field-Generating Moves |
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| Electric Terrain |
| Discharge |
| Rising Voltage |
| Ion Deluge |
Use a Thunder Stone
The most straightforward way to evolve Electabuzz into Electivire is by using a Thunder Stone. This item can be found in various locations throughout the Paldea region, including:
| Location | Method |
|---|---|
| Cascarrafa Gym | Reward for defeating Gym Leader Kofu |
| Medali City | Purchase at the Delibird Presents store |
| Asado Desert | Found in a Treasure Chest near the center of the desert |
To use a Thunder Stone, simply select it from your bag and use it on Electabuzz. It will immediately evolve into Electivire, a powerful Electric-type Pokémon.
Trade with a Violet Version Holder
If you don’t have access to a Thunder Stone, you can still evolve Electabuzz into Electivire by trading it with someone who has a Violet Version of the game. In Violet Version, Electabuzz evolves into Electivire when traded while holding an Electrizer item.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Find a trade partner: Reach out to a friend, family member, or online community to find someone who has a Violet Version of the game and is willing to trade with you.
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Obtain an Electrizer: Electrizer can be found as a rare drop from Magnemite, Magneton, and Magnezone found in Levincia. Alternatively, you can purchase one from the Delibird Presents Shop in Mesagoza for 30,000 Poké Dollars.
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Equip Electabuzz with the Electrizer: Before trading, make sure Electabuzz is holding the Electrizer item. This can be done by selecting Electabuzz in your party, pressing "X" to open the item menu, and giving it the Electrizer.
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Initiate the trade: Once you have found a trade partner and Electabuzz is holding the Electrizer, connect with them via Link Trade or Union Circle. Select Electabuzz as the Pokémon you want to trade and initiate the trade.
|Steps |Violet Version Holder’s Actions |Your Actions|
|:|:|:|
|Send Electabuzz holding Electrizer | Confirm the trade | Send any Pokémon|
|Receive your Electivire | Confirm the trade | Receive Electivire|
Hyper Train in Attack and Special Attack
Hyper Training is an advanced training method available to Pokemon that have reached level 100. It allows you to increase a Pokemon’s individual values (IVs) in specific stats beyond their natural limits. For Electabuzz, you’ll want to focus on increasing its Attack and Special Attack IVs.
Attack
Electabuzz’s physical attacks are powerful, so increasing its Attack IV will make it even more formidable in close combat. You can Hyper Train Electabuzz’s Attack at the Battle Resort on Isle of Armour.
Special Attack
Electabuzz also has access to a variety of special attacks, including Thunderbolt and Psychic. Increasing its Special Attack IV will boost the damage of these attacks, making it a versatile threat in battle. You can Hyper Train Electabuzz’s Special Attack at the Battle Resort on Isle of Armor.
Once you have Hyper Trained Electabuzz’s Attack and Special Attack IVs, it will be ready to evolve into Electivire.
Teach Electric-Type Moves
Electabuzz evolves into Electivire when it learns the Electric-type move Thunder Punch. Here are some ways to teach Electabuzz Thunder Punch:
Leveling up: Electabuzz learns Thunder Punch at level 50.
TMs: Thunder Punch can be taught to Electabuzz using the TM Thunderbolt Charge.
Move tutors: In Pokémon Violet, you can find a Move Tutor in Cascarrafa who can teach Thunder Punch to Electabuzz for 10,000 Poké Dollars.
Other Methods
In addition to the methods above, you can also evolve Electabuzz into Electivire by trading it with someone while it is holding an Electirizer.
Once Electabuzz has learned Thunder Punch, it will evolve into Electivire the next time it levels up.
Move Pool
The following table lists all of the Electric-type moves that Electabuzz can learn:
| Move |
|---|
| Electric |
| Thunderbolt |
| Thunder Punch |
| Discharge |
| Volt Tackle |
| Zap Cannon |
| Wild Charge |
Levels and Electrilizer: The Two Paths to Electivire
To evolve Electabuzz into Electivire, you have two options: reaching level 30 or using the Electrilizer. Leveling up is the traditional method, while the Electrilizer is a held item that instantly triggers the evolution.
Leveling Up
The most straightforward method is to level up Electabuzz to level 30. This can be done through battles, experience-boosting items, or using Rare Candies. Once Electabuzz reaches level 30, it will automatically evolve into Electivire.
Electrilizer
If you prefer a quicker method, you can use the Electrilizer. It is a special held item that causes Electabuzz to evolve into Electivire upon use, regardless of its level. The Electrilizer can be obtained from various locations, including the Poké Marts in Levincia and Cascarrafa.
Mega Evolve into Electivire
Once you have evolved Electabuzz into Electivire, it can be further evolved into Mega Electivire. Mega Evolution is a temporary transformation that grants Electivire a significant boost in stats and a new appearance. To Mega Evolve Electivire, you will need:
Electirizer
The Electirizer is a Mega Stone that is required to Mega Evolve Electivire. It can be obtained through various methods, including battling Mega Evolutions in Dynamax Adventures or finding it in the wild.
Key Stone
The Key Stone is a special item that allows Pokémon to Mega Evolve. It can be obtained from Professor Sycamore after defeating the third Gym Leader, Clemont.
Mega Ring or Mega Bracelet
The Mega Ring or Mega Bracelet are accessories that allow trainers to hold the Key Stone. They are obtained during the main story of the game.
Once you have all three items, you can Mega Evolve Electivire during battle by selecting the “Mega Evolve” option in the command menu. Mega Electivire will remain in its Mega Evolved form until the end of the battle or until it faints.
Additional Notes
It’s important to note that Mega Evolution can only be used once per battle and the Mega Evolved Pokémon will revert to its original form after the battle ends. Additionally, Mega Evolution does not affect the moves that Electivire learns or its type.
Obtain a Gigantamax Factor
Gigantamax Factors are special items that are required to Gigantamax Electabuzz. They can be obtained by defeating Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Raid Battles. Once you have obtained a Gigantamax Factor, you must use it on Electabuzz in order to evolve it into Electivire.
How to use a Gigantamax Factor
To use a Gigantamax Factor, follow these steps:
- Open your Bag.
- Select the Gigantamax Factor.
- Select “Use.”
- Select Electabuzz.
Once you have used the Gigantamax Factor, Electabuzz will evolve into Electivire.
Use a Rainbow Wing to become Therian
To evolve Electabuzz into its Therian form, you will need to use a Rainbow Wing. Rainbow Wings are rare items that can be found in the wild or obtained as rewards from certain events. Once you have a Rainbow Wing, follow these steps:
- Go to your party menu and select Electabuzz.
- Select the “Use Item” option.
- Select the Rainbow Wing from your inventory.
- Electabuzz will evolve into Therian Electabuzz.
Therian Electabuzz is a Psychic-type Pokémon with high Special Attack and Speed stats. It is a powerful attacker that can learn a variety of Psychic-type moves, including Thunder, Psychic, and Shadow Ball. You can also teach it other coverage moves, such as Ice Punch, Flamethrower, and Thunderbolt, to make it a more versatile Pokémon.
Here is a table summarizing the steps on how to evolve Electabuzz into Therian Electabuzz using a Rainbow Wing:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to your party menu and select Electabuzz. |
| 2 | Select the “Use Item” option. |
| 3 | Select the Rainbow Wing from your inventory. |
| 4 | Electabuzz will evolve into Therian Electabuzz. |
Boost Speed with Training
To evolve Electabuzz into Electivire in Pokémon Violet, you must level it up while it’s holding an Electirizer item. This item can be found in the wild or purchased at the Delibird Presents shop in Levincia. Once you have the Electirizer, follow these steps:
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Attach the Electirizer to Electabuzz. To do this, open your bag and select the Electirizer. Then, select "Use" and choose Electabuzz as the recipient.
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Level up Electabuzz to Level 30 or higher. You can do this by battling wild Pokémon, completing Trainer Battles, or using Exp. Candies.
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Once Electabuzz reaches Level 30 or higher, it will evolve into Electivire. You will see an animation and receive a message confirming the evolution.
Here’s a table summarizing the steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attach the Electirizer to Electabuzz. |
| 2 | Level up Electabuzz to Level 30 or higher. |
| 3 | Electabuzz will evolve into Electivire. |
Once Electabuzz has evolved into Electivire, it will gain new moves and learn powerful Electric-type attacks. It will also become more powerful and have higher stats.
How To Evolve Electabuzz Violet
To evolve Electabuzz into Electivire in Violet, you must use an Electirizer item on it. The Electirizer can be found in the wild or purchased from a variety of shops. Once you have an Electirizer, simply use it on Electabuzz and it will evolve into Electivire.
Electabuzz is a powerful Electric-type Pokémon that can be a valuable asset to any team. It has high Attack and Special Attack stats, and it can learn a variety of powerful moves. Electivire is even more powerful, with even higher Attack and Special Attack stats. It also has a wider movepool, which makes it even more versatile in battle.
