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Emolga in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves

Find Emolga’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Electric/Flying typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Emolga is Unova #093 and National #587. Its original Black and White typing is Electric / Flying. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Emolga
Emolga: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #093.
Emolga Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP55
Attack75
Defense60
Sp. Atk75
Sp. Def60
Speed103
Total428
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Emolga appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Emolga recorded Black and White encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Dragonspiral Tower EntranceBlackShaking grass31No condition recorded
Dragonspiral Tower EntranceWhiteShaking grass31No condition recorded
Dragonspiral Tower OutsideBlackShaking grass31No condition recorded
Dragonspiral Tower OutsideWhiteShaking grass31No condition recorded
Giant Chasm OutsideBlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Giant Chasm OutsideWhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Village BridgeBlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Village BridgeWhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 5BlackShaking grass20No condition recorded
Route 5WhiteShaking grass20No condition recorded
Route 6BlackShaking grass23–25No condition recorded
Route 6WhiteShaking grass23–25No condition recorded
Route 7BlackShaking grass27No condition recorded
Route 7WhiteShaking grass27No condition recorded
Route 9BlackShaking grass32No condition recorded
Route 9WhiteShaking grass32No condition recorded
Route 10BlackShaking grass34No condition recorded
Route 10WhiteShaking grass34No condition recorded
Route 10 Victory Road GateBlackShaking grass34No condition recorded
Route 10 Victory Road GateWhiteShaking grass34No condition recorded
Route 11BlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 11WhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 12BlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 12WhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 13BlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 13WhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 14BlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 14WhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Abundant ShrineBlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Abundant ShrineWhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 15BlackShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 15WhiteShaking grass48No condition recorded
Route 16BlackShaking grass20No condition recorded
Route 16WhiteShaking grass20No condition recorded
Lostlorn ForestBlackShaking grass20No condition recorded
Lostlorn ForestWhiteShaking grass20No condition recorded
03

Evolution family and original requirements

Emolga has no evolution within the original Unova Pokédex. Form changes are separate from evolution.

Forms and Pokédex completion guide

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Emolga ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
StaticRegular ability
Motor DriveHidden slot; historical availability must be checked

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

Emolga breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Field
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Fast
Base capture rate200 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedSpeed +2

The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Emolga Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveThunder Shock
4Quick Attack
7Tail Whip
10Charge
13Spark
16Pursuit
19Double Team
22Shock Wave
26Electro Ball
30Acrobatics
34Light Screen
38Encore
42Volt Switch
46Agility
50Discharge

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Emolga original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM12TauntDarkStatus
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM56FlingDarkPhysical
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical
TM70FlashNormalStatus
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM89U-turnBugPhysical
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical
HM01CutNormalPhysical

Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

Recorded original Egg moves: Charm, Baton Pass, Iron Tail, Astonish, Tickle, Covet, Shock Wave, Roost, Air Slash.

Return to Emolga in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

    FIELD NOTE

    Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Emolga. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

    References