Palworld: All Electric Element Pals and Their Pokemon…

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Despite the controversy, Palworld has become extremely popular due to its similarity to Pokemon and its unique gameplay mechanics.
The Electric element Pals in Palworld have clear counterparts in the Pokemon franchise, which may be recognized by players.
Sparkit, Grizzbolt, and Orserk are Pals in Palworld that bear strong resemblance to Raichu, Electabuzz, and Zekrom respectively, both in their design and abilities.

Despite the controversy surrounding Palworld and its use of creature designs that look remarkably similar to iconic Pokemon, the game has exploded in popularity since it launched in early access. It's hard not to compare some of the Pals of Palworld to critters from the Pokemon franchise, given how the game was often likened to "Pokemon with guns" leading up to its release, but a lot of the game's Pals are a little too on the nose when it comes to their Pokemon inspirations. The Pals of the Electric element are no exception, with several of these Pals having clear Pokemon counterparts.

There are a lot of aspects of the Pokemon franchise that can be seen in Palworld's design, such as the game's use of Pals for automating menial tasks, functioning similarly to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Let's Go! Mechanic. While survival and crafting are the core mechanics of Palworld that separate it from Pokemon and other monster-taming games, the similarities in the designs of Pals to certain Pokemon overshadow these differences in the eyes of many players. As such, some players might recognize design elements from specific Pokemon when they encounter these Pals for the first time.

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By Drew Swanson

Electric Element Pals and Their Corresponding Pokemon Counterpart

Pal	Pokemon Counterpart
Sparkit	Raichu
Jolthog	Togedemaru
Boltmane	Luxray
Univolt	Zebstrika
Rayhound	Boltund
Dazzi	Thundurus
Beakon	Kilowattrel
Grizzbolt	Electabuzz
Orserk	Zekrom

Most of the Electric element Pals in Palworld have an Electric-type Pokemon counterpart, and this becomes even more true when considering only the base forms of Pals and not their subspecies that can be obtained through Pal breeding. The Electric type is important to the Pokemon series since its mascot, Pikachu, is an Electric type. However, Palworld places less emphasis on Electric element Pals, and they tend to focus on the Generating Electricity Work Ability, which doesn't become as relevant until later in the game when players unlock the ability to build Power Generators for their base.

Sparkit is the Raichu of Palworld

Although Palworld features Pals like Lifmunk and Grizzbolt as more obvious mascots, Sparkit's design is clearly based on Pokemon's mascot, Pikachu, and its evolution, Raichu. Like Pikachu and Raichu, Sparkit is a Pal that is available in Palworld's early game and is appropriately listed early in the Paldeck. The most apparent similarities between Sparkit and Raichu are in their tails, with both creatures sharing a lightning bolt shape on the ends of their tails, but Sparkit's black and yellow color palette is closer to Pikachu's than Raichu's.

Grizzbolt is the Electabuzz of Palworld

Grizzbolt is Palworld's version of Pokemon's Electabuzz and has been heavily featured among marketing materials for Palworld as one of the game's main mascots. Players will likely encounter Grizzbolt early in the game as it's featured as the game's first real boss alongside Rayne Syndicate's Zoe. Like Electabuzz and many of the Electric element Pals in Palworld, Grizzbolt has a black and yellow color palette and a large, burly body type that gives it an imposing presence and makes it the perfect Pal for the game's first boss fight.

Orserk is the Zekrom of Palworld

Orserk is a monstrous Pal that players likely won't encounter until late in the game, as it is another boss who battles alongside its Tamer, Axel, making it the perfect counterpart to Pokemon Black and White's Legendary Zekrom. While Zekrom's color palette is mostly black, Orserk's is composed of black, yellow, and white, but both creatures share the dual Electric/Dragon typing. In addition to this similar typing, Zekrom and Orserk have similar body shapes, both being bipedal dragons with long arms and wing-like appendages on their backs, which solidify the clear similarities between these two creatures.

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