Eelektross — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Eelektross is a wallbreaker built around physical attacks (115 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its electric typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Switch Eelektross in on attacks it resists to stall the opponent's tempo.
- 2
Use status moves or recovery to outlast threats, not to deal big damage.
- 3
Keep teammates alive — your job is to absorb hits for them.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Eelektross actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Eelektross the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
Base Stats
Total: 515Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Eelektross transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Eelektross shows up
#48
Usage ~4.23% · Win rate ~53.8%
#48
Usage ~4.23% · Win rate ~53.8%
Eelektross FAQ
- What are Eelektross's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Eelektross can run levitate. The competitive default is usually levitate — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Eelektross weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Eelektross takes extra damage from ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Eelektross?
- The best moveset for Eelektross depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Eelektross in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Eelektross are Pokémon with strong ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Eelektross good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Eelektross's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.