Here is a list of currently obtainable Pokémon that belong to this type. This table shows the effectiveness of other types of moves against Electric-type Pokémon. Not very effective against: (Damage x1/2) This table shows the effectiveness of Electric-type moves against other types of Pokémon. Silvent Gym Leader Chad specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. Electric-type attacks also share the common trait of being resisted by Dragon-type Pokémon with the moves from the other 3 main types. However, with Pikachu being the mascot of Pokémon and available as the only Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow, Electric is often considered as the fourth main type. Normally the Electric type is excluded from the "main types in Pokémon", which only contains Fire, Water and Grass.
From the core series games Pokémon X and Y onwards, Electric-type Pokémon possess an immunity to paralysis. On the other hand, moves that belong to this type are super effective to Water-type and Flying-type Pokémon.
It is one of the two types that have only 1 weakness - Electric-type Pokémon are only weak to Ground-type moves, while Electric-type attacks have no effect on Ground-type Pokémon. The Electric type is one of the 18 Pokémon elemental types. Type Navigation: Normal Fire Water Electric Grass Bug Flying Fighting Ice Rock Ground Poison Psychic Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy