Electabuzz is likely based on the Japanese oni that was a horned ogre that wore tiger skin and was sometimes depicted as a god of lightning and thunder. Its tail looks like that of a tiger.
Electabuzz is a combination of electric and buzz (possibly referring to the humming sound of electricity).
Eleboo may be a combination of electric and ブンブン bunbun (buzz).
No: 125
English Name: Electabuzz
Japanese Name: Erebu
Generation: 1
Type: Electric
Species: Electric Pokémon
Abilities: Static, Vital Spirit (hidden ability)
Evolution: Elekid > Electabuzz > Electivire
Electabuzz is a slightly humanoid creature with a few feline traits. It is covered in yellow fur with black stripes; a large stripe on its chest is shaped like a lightning bolt. It has a long tail. There are three, clawed toes on each of its feet, two in front and one in back, while it has five fingers on each hand. Electabuzz has two sharp fangs and a pair of antennae with bulbous ends. In the dark, Electabuzz will glow a light blue with the electrical charge stored inside of it.
Electabuzz is capable of storing huge amounts of electrical energy inside of its body over long periods. During torrential thunderstorms, Electabuzz will compete to determine which is capable of attaining the highest ground, so as to be most likely struck by a bolt of lightning. If struck, Electabuzz will absorb the electricity and will not be harmed. It is in this same manner that captured Electabuzz are sometimes used in small towns as an alternative to lightning rods.
As demonstrated in the anime, Electabuzz is enraged by the color red. If this Pokémon sees the color red, it will become violent and raze the area around it. In battle, Electabuzz windmills its arms, apparently to add momentum to its punches. This method of battle seems ineffective, as its opponent has been known to escape in the meantime. It is also capable of entirely nonverbal communication via electrical currents when in close proximity to another of its species. Electabuzz typically resides in or around power plants, and can also be found in grasslands. It has been known to wander into cities and cause blackouts.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Pokemon Blue: Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Pokemon Yellow: If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Pokemon Stadium: Appear in power plants in search of electricity. They are said to cause major blackouts if they disappear.
Pokemon Gold: Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Pokemon Silver: Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Pokemon Crystal: When two Electabuzz touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Pokemon Ruby: When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokemon Sapphire: When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokemon Emerald: When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokemon FireRed: It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Pokemon Diamond: Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Pokemon Pearl: Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Pokemon Platinum: It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Pokemon HeartGold: Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Pokemon Black: It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Pokemon White: It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
Pokemon Black 2: Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
pokemon White 2: Research is progressing on storing lightning in Electabuzz so this energy can be used at any time.
Pokemon X: Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its body glows a whitish blue.
Pokemon Y: It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Pokemon SUN: Half of all sudden blackouts are caused by Electabuzz gathering at electric power plants and gobbling up electricity.
Pokemon MOON: Electricity leaks from it in amounts far greater than the amount of electricity it eats.
