Why Eelektrik Belongs in Every Fish Collection
Eelektrik through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Eelektross and Tynamo.
2024-11-24
Popularity Rank: #788
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #650
2019 survey: #808
#788 / 1025
#0603
Eelektrik
EleFish Pokémon
They coil around foes and shock them with electricity-generating organs that seem simply to be circular patterns.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0603
Height
1.2 m
Weight
22.0 kg
Capture rate
60 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Fish
What makes Eelektrik so likeable
The elevator pitch for Eelektrik: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- Water-creature charm — Eelektrik is the friendly face of elefish pokémon Pokémon.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Eelektrik feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Bright, sparky energy — Eelektrik pops on-page without needing a loud holo.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Eelektrik from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Ascended Heroes
Uncommon
Secluded Springs
One Diamond
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Black Bolt
Uncommon
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
Obsidian Flames
Common
Crown Zenith
Uncommon
Lost Origin
Uncommon
Fusion Strike
Uncommon
Vivid Voltage
Uncommon
Unified Minds
Uncommon
Burning Shadows
Uncommon
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Laying out a Eelektrik page that photographs well
Spread layout for Eelektrik, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Eelektrik #65 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Eelektrik binder page.
Eelektrik #45 (Burning Shadows) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Eelektrik binder page.
Eelektrik #60 (Ascended Heroes) is a reliable choice for any Eelektrik binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Eelektrik mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Eelektrik chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unified Minds
Uncommon
Burning Shadows
Uncommon
Ascended Heroes
Uncommon
Secluded Springs
One Diamond
Black Bolt
Illustration rare
Black Bolt
Uncommon
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
Right page
Obsidian Flames
Common
Crown Zenith
Uncommon
Lost Origin
Uncommon
Fusion Strike
Uncommon
Vivid Voltage
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Rare
Primal Clash
Uncommon
Plasma Blast
Uncommon
Dark Explorers
Uncommon
Start with a background that echoes Eelektrik's electric, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Eelektrik
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Eelektrik
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Photograph the Eelektrik page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #603 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Eelektrik (シビビール) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Electric typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Eelektrik cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Eelektrik: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Eelektrik. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Eelektrik — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
65
Attack
85
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
75
Sp. Def
70
Speed
40
Total: 405
Players file Eelektrik around tier "NFE" while Ability Levitate (Evades Ground moves.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-electric Eelektrik spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Zap Cannon — 100% chance to paralyze the target. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Eelektrik — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Eelektrik, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
They coil around foes and shock them with electricity-generating organs that seem simply to be circular patterns.
These Pokémon have a big appetite. When they spot their prey, they attack it and paralyze it with electricity.
It wraps itself around its prey and paralyzes it with electricity from the round spots on its sides. Then it chomps.
Eelektrik shows up in White lore as these pokémon have a big appetite.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Eelektrik as the EleFish Pokémon and known for blue colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Zapplalek
Spanish
Eelektrik
French
Lampéroie
Italian
Eelektrik
Japanese
シビビール
Japanese (Romaji)
Shibibeel
Korean
저리릴
Chinese (Simplified)
麻麻鳗
Chinese (Traditional)
麻麻鰻
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