Electric/Bug Type

Electric/Bug and Bug/Electric are the same defensive pairing; this page uses electric-bug as the canonical URL. Electric/Bug pressures Water, Flying, Psychic, Dark, and Grass targets with only two chart weaknesses. Representative Pokémon include Joltik, Galvantula, Charjabug, Vikavolt. The standard type chart gives this combination no 4× weakness and 2× weak to Fire, Rock. It has no type immunity under the standard chart. Its main defensive value comes from no ¼× resistance; ½× resists Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel, but stats, ability, item, and format still decide whether a real Pokémon can use those entries repeatedly.

Offensive plan

Electric STAB threatens Water and Flying targets, while Bug STAB pressures Psychic, Dark, and Grass targets. Fire and Rock are the only direct weaknesses, and there is no 4× weakness. The typing appreciates hazard control and support against common Rock coverage.

Counterplay and defensive risks

To counter Electric/Bug, start with the chart pressure: Fire, Rock. If a 4× weakness is listed, preserve that attack type before revealing it; if there is no 4× weakness, repeated 2× pressure and hazard chip usually matter more than a single surprise hit. Scout for abilities, Terastallization, weather, recovery, and pivot moves before assuming the visible multiplier ends the exchange.

Team-building advice

Electric/Bug needs Fire and Rock answers. Water, Ground, Fighting, and bulky Rock-resistant partners can cover those lanes while Electric/Bug pressures Water and Psychic structures. Use the Team Calculator to check whether the rest of the six stacks the same Fire, Rock problem, then compare the full defensive chart before choosing moves or teammates.

Read the best Pokémon type combinations guide for a side-by-side defensive comparison.

Continue with Type Chart, Dual Type Calculator, Electric/Grass guide, and Bug/Dark guide.

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