The 10 best Electric Pokemon of all time

The best Electric Pokémon should be bright and full of energy, plus they should shock anyone who gets close

When you’re tired of the standard Fire, Water, Grass triangle of starter types, where else is there to turn? Well, thanks to a certain yellow mouse, Electric stands as the unofficial fourth starter type, and it’s full of cool Pokémon. Despite being one of the less numerous types, there are so many memorable Electric Pokémon, potentially making it one of the most consistently well-designed types.

We’ve gone through our Pokédex to study and pick out the best Electric Pokémon there has ever been.

If you want to see more Pokémon rankings then check out our lists of the best Fire Pokémon, the best Water Pokémon, and the best Grass Pokémon.

Emolga

Ever since Pikachu took the world by storm, the team behind the series has tried to capitalize on its cute charm and cool edge, packing them into new Pokémon every generation. Most of them are good, but nothing special, Emolga is the only one that truly stands out and makes something great of itself. An adorable flying squirrel Pokémon is a perfect design, and the Electric typing fills it with both figurative and literal energy.

Jolteon

One of the original Eeveelutions, Jolteon makes simple changes that make it stand out in a big way. While does look a little like an Eevee just stuck its tongue in an outlet, the aggressive stance it always takes in battle and the calm look on its face makes it feel like such a strong and reliable partner.

Miraidon

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are all about the dueling themes of past and future, which the legendaries represent. While all of the other paradox Pokémon are slightly tainted as variations on existing designs, Miraidon was allowed to be something truly original, and it stands out because of that. It has a strong futuristic look without being restricted by what it’s based on.

Ampharos

Even if Ampharos isn’t one of your favorite Pokémon, you probably still like it. It’s hard to find anyone who dislikes Ampharos, and with good reason – they’re just such a happy little creature. They have a somewhat gormless look, but when it bursts into a smile you just can’t help but smile with it. Then, of course, there’s its Mega-Evolved form which has glorious flowing locks.

Rotom

Introduced in Gen 4 as a bit of a gimmick Pokémon, Rotom has slowly but surely become an essential part of the franchise. Its ability to possess any electronics has always made it incredibly useful in the competitive scene, and eventually, the designers themselves took advantage of it. The Alola games saw Rotom become your friendly partner by possessing your Pokédex, and although it’s never directly addressed, the phones in Scarlet and Violet seem to be at least based on it.

Electavire

Sometimes bigger is better, such is the case with Electabuzz and Electavire. On the surface, this design shouldn’t work. It looks like a bulky guy in a bulky fursuit, yet when you see it in action, it’s so powerful. Its access to a wide selection of Fighting-type moves gives it a cool factor that stops it from being a bit too silly.

Pikachu

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It’s the blueprint on which the entire franchise is based. Of course, it’s one of the best Electric-types. We could talk about how its simple design conveys a world of character, with the ability to be both cute and cool simultaneously – but let’s be real – there’s only one thing that matters with Pikachu. It simply is the Pokémon franchise. When a confused grandma calls a Pokémon “a Pikachu” that’s just a tip of the hat to how ubiquitous of a pop-culture icon this sparky mouse has become.

Tapu Koko

The Tapus are some of the most beautifully designed Pokémon out there. Something about the bright colors and simple patterns on their bodies make them a joy to behold. Tapu Koko is the best of the bunch though, giving off the vibe of an energetic boxer that’s always looking for a fight. A fight we certainly wouldn’t want to get in the way of.

Raikou

The legendary beasts all invoke different feelings. Entei is strong and stoic, Suicune is swift and mysterious, but Raikou is intense and viscous. Based on a saber-tooth tiger, its sweeping cape is the only thing drawing attention away from the spikey lightning look of its face and tail, not to mention the threatening fans coming out of its mouth. Plus, the two halves of its name “Rai” and “Kou” roughly translate to “Thunder King”, which is pretty metal.

Luxray

While Raikou is perhaps the more fierce-looking Electric quadruped, Luxray just beats it to the ground because the entire evolution line is one of the best examples of how to progress a design from stage to stage. Shinx is Gen 4’s most adorable Pokémon, with a cute face but overconfident attitude. Luxio gives it a bit more power but keeps the youthful wonder before Luxray becomes a well-trained warrior. While black now dominates the design, the pale blue and bright yellow still shine through to make a gorgeous animal.