Favorite Electric Pokemon

[RedJirachi]

The starter types have had their own poll, so I thought it would be alright if I do a poll for the unofficial starter type, Electric type. The series mascot's typing, I'm wondering what your favorite Electric types are? Here is my list to start, for each generation

• Gen 1: Electrode. Unorthodox choice, but I've always found this a slick Pokemon and loved how speedy it is. Yes, the fact that it's a Pokeball doesn't turn me off, I like the gimmick
• Gen 2: Lanturn. A type combo I love, and is useful in battle. And I like its design
• Gen 3: Manetric. There weren't many choices for this generation, though it still has a pretty good design and I have experience using it
• Gen 4: Rotom. I love how it can take these different forms and is this technological poltergeist. Ironic that it wasn't available to catch in Alola
• Gen 5: Eelektross. Dat ability, and its a sick lamprey/eel monstrosity. Takes a bit to get from the puny Tynamo, but definitely worth it
• Gen 6: Dedenne. Alright, this gen didn't have many good Electric types introduced in my eyes. However Dedenne is adorable and does something creative. But I remain firm on my stance that Pikachu knock-offs are usually terrible
• Gen 7: Vikavolt. I like the development this line has over time and as it evolves, until we get the powerhouse of Vikavolt. I thought having to wait so long for Charjabug would be annoying, but Eviolite came in handy and the middle stage has a charm of its own

 

[Dragalge]

Gen 1: Zapdos
Gen 2: Raikou
Gen 3: Manectric even if I'm not too huge of a fan
Gen 4: Luxray
Gen 5: Zekrom
Gen 6: Heliolisk
Gen 7: Tapu Koko

 

[Ignition]

Gen 1: Zapdos
Gen 2: Raikou
Gen 3: Manectric
Gen 4: Tie between Luxray & Electivire
Gen 5: Zebstrika
Gen 6: Heliolisk
Gen 7: Tapu Koko

Overall favorite is probably Xurkitree or Electivire

 

[wolf jani]

Gen 1 Raichu
Gen 2 Mareep
Gen 3 Manectric
Gen 4 Luxray
Gen 5 Zekrom
Gen 6 Helioptile
Gen 7 Vikavolt

 

[NovaBrunswick]

Gen 1 - Raichu, Jolteon
Gen 2 - Chinchou, Ampharos, Raikou
Gen 3 - Manectric
Gen 4 - Luxray, Magnezone
Gen 5 - Emolga, Eelektross, Zekrom, Black Kyurem (even though it’s technically not an Electric type)
Gen 6 - Dedenne (only because it's cute)
Gen 7 - Togedemaru, Tapu Koko, Zeroara (I think I spelled it wrong)
Gen 8 - Yamper

 

[Cat's Eye Draco]

Gen 1: Jolteon
Gen 2: Ampharos
Gen 3: Manectric
Gen 4: Luxray
Gen 5: Galvantula
Gen 6: Heliolisk
Gen 7: Vikavolt

 

[Kyuu-Tales]

Gen I - Jolteon
Gen II - Mareep
Gen III - Manectric
Gen IV - Luxray
Gen V - Galvantula or Eelektross
Gen VI - Heliolisk
Gen VII - Vikavolt or Zeraora
Gen VIII - Toxtricity

 

[NovaBrunswick]

Is it just me, or did Gen 3 not have a lot of Electric types? The only ones that really come to mind are Electrike, Manectric, Plusle and Minun.

 

[wolf jani]

Is it just me, or did Gen 3 not have a lot of Electric types? The only ones that really come to mind are Electrike, Manectric, Plusle and Minun.

Those 4 are the only ones

 

[LusoTrainer]

Raichu, but it used to be Zapdos and later Electrode as a kid.

 

[Reinhardt]

Magnezone, I've used it in Platinum, Black 2 and Ultra Sun with a lot of success. Galvantula and Vikavolt are a very close second and third.

 

[NovaBrunswick]

Magnezone, I've used it in Platinum, Black 2 and Ultra Sun with a lot of success. Galvantula and Vikavolt are a very close second and third.

I also have a Magnezone in Black 2.

Those 4 are the only ones

Gen 6 didn’t have a lot of Electric types either. I can only really think of Dedenne, Helioptile and Heliolisk.

 

[wolf jani]

I also have a Magnezone in Black 2.



Gen 6 didn’t have a lot of Electric types either. I can only really think of Dedenne, Helioptile and Heliolisk.

Yup. We only got those 3 in gen 6

 

[GarchompTheAssassin]

Raikou, Zekrom, Shinx and Luxray are the gods of thunder

 

[RedJirachi]

Magnezone, I've used it in Platinum, Black 2 and Ultra Sun with a lot of success. Galvantula and Vikavolt are a very close second and third.

Totally agree with you on how useful the Poke is

 

[Emboar_Rulez]

Gen 1.Raichu

Gen 2.Ampharos

Gen 3.Manectric

Gen 4.Electivire and Magnezone

Gen 5.Galvantula

Gen 6.Heliolisk

Gen 7.Togedamru/Vikavolt/Zeraora

 

[RoughCoronet0]

My top ten electric types would be...

10. Zebstrika (It's just an electric zebra....and that's all it needs to be.
9. Togedemaru (My favorite of the Pikachu clones, I had a fun time using this pokemon in the Alola region.)
8. Raichu (Yes, I like the mascot Pokemon and it's evolution. I'm more of a fan of regular Raichu to it's Alolan equivalent)
7. Heliolisk (I love this little solar panel lizard. So cute and creative)
6. Galvantula (It's funny that I'm very terrified of spiders, and yet I love spider cryptids and myths, and spider creatures in fantasy and games. And this little electric spider is so cute!)
5. Jolteon (Eeveelutions, love them)
4. Zapdos (Team Instinct! Also I enjoy the unique look of this bird legendary)
3. Vikavolt (This Pokemon was a very valuable team member when I first played through Pokemon Moon. I also like it's sci-fi jet look)
2. Zekrom (I love the lore of the Tao Trio, and black dragons are always cool)
1. Luxray (This sleek lightning lynx caught my eye the moment I saw it, and is one of my favorite Sinnoh Pokemon)

 

[jaden767]

I'll say Zapdos because I used one while playing Blue a long time ago. My second choice would be Raichu and my third choice is Luxray.

 

[Emboar_Rulez]

I really liked Toxicitry in Sword

 

[Monster Guy]

When I was a child, it would be Pikachu

Nowadays, it's Alolan Raichu.