Electrode

Electrode
Electrode's official artwork from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Universe	Pokémon
Debut	Pokémon Red and Green Versions (1996)
Games	SSB Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate
Move	Explosion
Rarity	30/583 (Melee) 40/586 (Brawl) 32/975 (SSB4) 32/1463 (Ultimate)
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Pokémon Pokopia (2026)
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy
Article on Bulbapedia	Electrode (Pokémon)

“	It causes a massive bang after a certain time. Occasionally it fails to detonate. You can test your nerve by holding onto it until the very last second and then throwing it right before it detonates.	”
—Pokémon Encyclopedia, Smash Bros. DOJO!!

Electrode (マルマイン, Marumine) is a creature in the Pokémon series.

Origin

Electrode's official artwork from Pokémon Red and Blue.

Electrode is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #101 as the "Ball Pokémon". It evolves from Voltorb starting at level 30, and, like it, it sometimes disguises itself as a Poké Ball and attacks unwary trainers which try to pick it up. Electrode received an Electric/Grass type Hisuian form in Generation VIII.

Explosion is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. With 250 base power it is in normal conditions the most powerful attack in the series, but has the severe drawback of making its user faint. Electrode can learn it in every game.

In Super Smash Bros.

As a stage element

Electrode in Super Smash Bros.

Electrode made its debut to the Smash series in Super Smash Bros., appearing as one of five Pokémon hazards on the stage Saffron City. The Electrode in Saffron City will pop out from the door on the side of the building when a character approaches. Electrode then will use Explosion as its attack after a few seconds of its appearance. Any character that is caught in the blast radius of Electrode will take 30% damage and massive knockback (KOing around 45%).

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

Electrode makes a brief appearance in the opening sequence.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Electrode in Melee.

Electrode returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee, this time as a Poké Ball summon, using Explosion once again. When Electrode comes out of the Poké Ball, it remains still, but will start to get darker and eventually turn red over a period of three seconds: this serves as a warning that Electrode is about to explode. When Electrode explodes, everyone in the blast radius (including the character who summoned Electrode) will take 30% damage, and it can KO characters even at low percentages (around 30% on Mario). When Electrode is about to explode (its last 50 frames) and starts to spark, it can be picked up and thrown. The character holding Electrode must be fast when disposing of it, as their throwing animation has more startup lag than usual, making characters with slower throws (such as Marth and Bowser) have a smaller window of safety. Electrode also appears in the event match Bomb-fest as the only Poké Ball Pokémon.

Electrode has a spawn chance of 30/583.

Trophy

Electrode features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

Electrode's trophy in Melee

Electrode

(1.0/1.01 NTSC) Electrode, an electric ball Pokémon, is the evolved form of Voltorb. It has the tendency to explode with even the slightest provocation, which has earned it the nickname "Wrecking Ball." Electrode is the quickest Pokémon found to date, and its distinctive white-over-red coloring is the opposite of Voltorb's.

(1.02 NTSC/PAL) Electrode, an electric Ball Pokémon, is the evolved form of Voltorb. It has the tendency to explode with even the slightest provocation, which has earned it the nickname "Wrecking Ball." Electrode is the quickest Pokémon found to date, and its distinctive white-over-red coloring is the opposite of Voltorb's.

Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Electrode in Brawl.

A failed Electrode explosion.

Electrode keeps its Melee function. However, this time there is a 10% chance that it will fail to explode, only to resume its detonation 2-6 seconds later. It can be picked up in its defused state just like it can right before exploding, giving the holder more time to safely throw it. A thrown Electrode explodes instantly on contact with the ground or another player, and when smash thrown it can OHKO almost any character, excluding super-heavyweights (Bowser, Donkey Kong, Snake, and King Dedede). In addition, Electrode can be picked up 10 frames sooner than in Melee, and no longer affects the startup lag on throws, making it safer to throw even without it being a dud.

Electrode has a spawn chance of 40/586.

Trophy

Electrode's trophy in Brawl

Electrode

A Ball Pokémon. The more electricity it stores in its body, the quicker it moves. One danger of storing that much electricity is that the slightest stimulus may cause it to explode. Moves it specializes in include Selfdestruct and Explosion. Its love of electricity often causes it to gather in groups near power plants.

: Pokémon Red/Blue

: Pokémon Emerald

Sticker

Name	Game	Effect	Fighter(s)
Electrode	Pokémon series	Attack +7

Electrode (Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Electrode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Electrode returns in Super Smash Bros. 4, reprising its role from Brawl and functioning in almost the exact same way. It is also the only Poké Ball Pokémon who is able to OHKO (when smash thrown).

Electrode has a spawn chance of 32/975. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies to both games and only the base form unless noted otherwise):

• Distant Planet

Trophy

Electrode's trophy can be randomly obtained in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the Pokémon Trophy Box.

Electrode's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Electrode's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Electrode

An Electric-type Pokémon that stores energy inside its body. Nicknamed "the Bomb Ball" by some, the slightest shock risks setting this Pokémon off. If you're feeling brave, you can throw Electrode at your foes before it detonates. Handle with care, or it'll go off in your hands instead!

: Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue (09/1998)

: Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)

This Electric-type Pokémon stores huge amounts of electricity in its body. It is also known as the Bomb Ball due to the fact that even the lightest touch can make it blow up. Sometimes it takes a little while for Electrode to use its Explosion attack, so you might have enough time to throw it in someone else's direction! Feeling brave?

: Pokémon Red/Blue (10/1999)

: Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Electrode as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Electrode returns as a Poké Ball summon, with the same mechanics as before, but with two significant changes. The explosion now ignores weight, making the victims' falling speed the main determining factor in their survivability. Additionally, its dud chance has lowered from 10% to 5%. Unlike previous installments, Electrode now sports a serious expression instead of smiling, and is less expressive in general. It is still the only Poké Ball Pokémon able to OHKO (when smash thrown).

Electrode has a spawn chance of 32/1463. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies only to the base form unless noted otherwise):

• Distant Planet

As a stage element

Electrode reprises its role as a stage hazard on the returning Saffron City stage. While it uses a 3D model for its Poké Ball role, the Electrode on Saffron City uses a 2D sprite as in the original Super Smash Bros.

Spirit

Electrode is also an Advanced-class support spirit.

Electrode's Spirit Battle uses a red Pac-Man puppet fighter and is fought on Saffron City. During the battle, Bob-ombs can periodically rain from the sky, only explosive-type items appear, and Pac-Man is easily distracted by these items.

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Cost	Ability	Series
444		Electrode		★★	1	Bomber Equipped	Pokémon Series

Gallery

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  Artwork of Electrode from Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	マルマイン, Marumine
English	Electrode
French	Électrode
German	Lektrobal
Spanish	Electrode
Italian	Electrode
Chinese (Simplified)	顽皮雷弹
Chinese (Traditional)	頑皮雷彈
Korean	붐볼, Boomball
Dutch	Electrode
Russian	Электрод

Trivia

• Electrode is one of four Pokémon to be both a Poké Ball summon and a stage element in the same installment, as it is present as both in Ultimate. Chansey was the first with this distinction, appearing in Smash 64, while Scizor and Palkia also return as both in Ultimate.
• Electrode, Meowth, Porygon2, and Unown are the only non-Legendary or Mythical Poké Ball Pokémon to have no spoken voice lines.

External links

• Footage of dud Electrode exploding later