Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlare the highly anticipated remakes of thePokemongames set in the Sinnoh region. While some players revisit the original Generation 4 games frequently, others may not have played since the original releases 15 years ago, so a recap of whatPokemonare available inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwouldn’t hurt!
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WhilePokemon Diamond and Pearlaren’t known for their abundance of choices when it comes to Electric-typePokemon,every greatPokemonteam needs one, and since there areno Electric-type startersinBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it’s important that players know their options. There are some great choices for Electric-typePokemonthat are easy to overlook.
Updated on June 03, 2025 by Renri Seong: Electric-type Pokemon are useful Pokemon to have on the team due to their type effectiveness. They’re strong against Water and Flying-type, which are common Pokemon found in the wild. SinceBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearlonly covers four generations of Pokemon, many Electric-type Pokemon aren’t available in theDiamond/Pearlremakes. Fortunately, there is still a handful of that players can choose from. Some of these Pokemon are readily available while others can only be caught in the postgame and may or may not be version-exclusives. The following list has been updated to include more Electric-type Pokemon that can be caught inBDSP.
14Pachirisu
Pachirisureally shines when it comes to its Speed stat. At 95, Pachirisu can outpace many opponents during battle. Pachirisu can fall short in its Attack and HP, though so players may not take it all the way to the Elite Four.
Pachirisu can most easily be caught by walking in tall grass atFeugo IronworksorRoute 205, where it has a good chance to spawn.
HP: 60
Total: 405
13Plusle / Minun
PlusleandMinunare technically two separatePokemon, and while players likely won’t choose bothPokemonto fill the Electric-type spot on their team, they both have their benefits. Plusle is a more attack-focusedPokemon, while Minun is a more defensivePokemon. BothPokemonhave an impressive Speed stat of 95, which can be useful in battle, and their sole Electric-typing means that they have few weaknesses.
Both Plusle and Minun can be caught inTrophy Gardenwhile walking in tall grass.
HP: 60Attack: 50Special Attack: 85Defense: 40Special Defense: 75Speed: 95Total: 405
HP: 60Attack: 40Special Attack: 75Defense: 50Special Defense: 85Speed: 95Total: 405
12Lanturn
WhileLanturnisn’t hailed as the best Electric-typePokemon, it has its merits. Lanturn’s HP stat of 125 is impressive, especially compared to its other lower stats like its 58 Defense and Attack stats. Lanturn’s opposing Water and Electric Dual-typing gives it great weakness and resistance.
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Chinchou, Lanturn’s base evolution, and Lanturn itself can becaught using a fishing rodonRoute 220.
HP: 125
Total: 460
11Raichu
The iconic Pikachu evolution,Raichu, boasts a great Speed stat of 110 and, as most Electric-typePokemon, can outpace most opponents in battle. Raichu falls short of being an amazingPokemonwhen it comes to its low HP and Defense stats though its few weaknesses help with this issue.
Raichu evolves from Pichu and subsequently Pikachu, which can both be caught inTrophy Gardenby walking in tall grass. Players will need aThunder Stoneto evolve Pikachu into Raichu, which can be found in Sunyshore City.
Total: 485
10Electrode
WhileElectrode’sHP and Attack stats are nothing to write home about, its enormous Speed stat is more than enough to make up for it. With iconic moves like Explosion and Self-Destruct, which results in Electrode fainting, most players choose to use Electrode only as a last resort, though it has a decent enough move pool to be used as aPokemonin most players' main team.
Voltorb, Electrodes lower evolution, can be caught in tall grass onRoute 218and also in theGrand Underground. Voltorb willevolve into Electrode at level 30, which shouldn’t pose any issues to players withBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sconstant Exp. Share.
Total: 490
9Ampharos
Ampharosis a greatPokemonfor any team. It has a surprisingly low Speed stat for an Electric-type Pokemon, coming in at just 55, but its other stats are decent enough to compensate. Ampharos' wide variety of moves make it a great choice for a team needing versatility, as it can learn some Electric, Fighting, Fire, and even Dragon-type moves.
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Ampharos evolves from Mareep and Flaaffy at levels 15 and 30, respectively. An already evolved Flaaffy can be found in tall grass onRoute 222using Poke Radar.
HP: 90
Total: 510
8Luxray
Luxrayis a great fit for anyPokemonteam and compliments all ofGeneration 4’s starterPokemonwell. Luxray’s Speed stat is considerably lower than other Electric-typePokemonavailable, but its high Attack stat of 120 and Special Attack stat of 95make it a huge threat to opponents in battle. Shinx, Luxray’s base evolution, can also be caught early in a playthrough making it useful for the long-term game.
Shinx is widely available to be caught, found in tall grass inRoute 202,Route 203,Route 204, andFuego Ironworks. Shinx can also be caught in theGrand Underground.
HP: 80
Total: 523
7Magnezone
Having huge Defense and Special Attack stats,Magnezoneis a great choice for a heavy-hittingPokemonthat players can take all the way to the Elite Four. Its Special Attack stat of 130 ishigher than some legendary Pokemon’s, and Magnezone has a bolstered move pool to back it up. Its Dual Steel and Electric-typing also give it a bundle of resistances andonly one real threat in its 4X damage weaknessto Ground-type moves.
Magnemite, Magnezone’s unevolved form, can be found most easily in tall grass atFuego Ironworks, but can also be found in theGrand Underground. Players will need aThunder Stoneto fully evolve this Pokemon into Magnezone, which can be found in Sunyshore City.
HP: 70
Total: 535
6Jolteon
Jolteonis an iconicPokemonfrom Generation 1 and has remained one of the more reliable Electric-typePokemonfor players throughout thePokemonseries. Its strong Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stat make it a great choice for players, and its sole Electric-typing gives it few weaknesses where other Dual Electric-typePokemonfall behind.
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Jolteon’s pre-evolution, Eevee, can be caught in tall grass inTrophy Garden, and after using aThunder Stonecan be turned into the ElectricPokemon.
HP: 65
Total: 525
5Electivire (Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Exclusive)
Electivireis an all-around great choice for players looking for a strong attackPokemon. Electivire’s 123 Attack stat and 95 Special Attack stat make it a safe choice for an Electric-type option. Electivire is anexclusivePokemonfound in the wild only inPokemon Brilliant Diamond.
Electivire’s base evolution, Elekid, can be found in theGrand UndergroundinPokemon Brilliant Diamondonlyand will need to be evolved into Electabuzz before being traded holding anElectirizerto evolve into Electivire.
HP: 75
