Electabuzz

Electabuzz
Pokémon character
Electabuzz artwork by Ken Sugimori
First gamePokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Designed byKen Sugimori (finalized)[1]
Voiced byUnshō Ishizuka[2]
Kōichi Sakaguchi[3]
Kenta Miyake[4]
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypeElectric

Electabuzz (/əˈlɛktəbʌz/ ⓘ), known in Japan as Eleboo (Japanese: エレブー, Hepburn: Erebū), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. First introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, it has appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. In media related to the franchise, Electabuzz has been voiced by various voice actors, including Unshō Ishizuka, Kōichi Sakaguchi, and Kenta Miyake.

Classified as an Electric-type Pokémon, Electabuzz is a large yellow creature with a long tail and a striped pattern across its body, which generates a massive amount of electricity. Originally part of a trio of similar Pokémon during development, one was cut from the final game leaving its counterpart to be the Fire-type Pokémon Magmar. Though it does not evolve in the original games, it was later given a pre-evolution in sequel titles Pokémon Gold and Silver in the form of Elekid, and in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can evolve into the Pokémon Electivire.

Electabuzz has received a mostly positive reception since its debut, being highlighted for its design and various unique design aspects, such as its rivalry with Magmar and its voice in the Pokémon anime series.

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  4. ^ 三宅健太 [Kenta Miyake]. TV-Ranking (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 21, 2024. Retrieved September 21, 2024.