Does a timid nature effect electro ball?

Jun. 18, 2019

I’m interested in raising an alolan raichu or perhaps an electrode and would like to try a more unique build using electro ball. Would a modest or timid nature be best and why?

I intend on using this team primarily in the Battle Tree and in online Battles.

Also would raichu’s ability surge surfer effect the damage as well?

Thank you in advance.

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

As the Mystic person said, electro ball does take surge surfer into account.sourceAs for competitive advice, the main reason why electro ball is bad is that it’s stronger than thunderbolt only if the opponent’s speed is less than 1/3 the user’s speed. Max speed Electrode has 222 speed, and 1/3 of that would be 74. The chance of an opponent having any Pokemon slower than that is around 10%. Additionally, if the opponent gets 4 balls without getting 3 strikes, then he/she/it walks to first base. So if you want an electric attack, just use Zapdos or therian Thundurus with thunderbolt.