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RSE & LGFR RBY

ELECTRODE Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Thunderbolt Thunder Wave Screech Explosion Move Effect Type Pwr Acc Thunderbolt Has a ~10% chance to paralyze the target. Electric 95 100% Thunder Wave Paralyzes the target. Electric N/A 100% Screech Lowers the target's Defense by 2 stages. Normal N/A 85% Explosion The Defense stat of other Pokemon is halved against this attack, essentially doubling the move's base power; causes the user to faint. Normal 170 100%           Other Options: Please, no. Verdict: Electrode is the fastest Pokemon in RBY, but its movepool and other stats prevent it from taking full advantage of this. Its main purpose is to paralyze things, since it outruns every other Pokemon in the game, to support its teammates, and to explode once it knows its job is finished. Unfortunately, its Attack is abysmal, so Screech, which raises a flag to your opponent to bring in a Rock or Gengar, is essential. In fact, a Rock/Ground Pokemon, such as Rhydon, counters Electrode completely. It's neat, but far too limited. But it is kind of amazing that it learns 25 attacks even though it's nothing but a big ball.