Helioptile (#0694) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP44104–151198–292

Atk3838–9972–192

Def3334–9363–181

SpA6159–124114–243

SpD4343–10481–203

Spe7067–134130–262

Total289Higher than 12% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Helioptile outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonRockBugFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Dry Skin: Water becomes 0×

With Dry Skin: Fire becomes 1.25×

Abilities

Dry Skin
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Solar PowerHidden ability
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0694HelioptileElectricNormal
1. Use Sun Stone#0695HelioliskElectricNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

4PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

8Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

12Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

16ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

20BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

24Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

28Parabolic ChargeHeals the user for half the total damage dealt to all targets.ElectricSpec65100%20

32Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

36ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

40ElectrifyChanges the target’s move’s type to Electric if it hasn’t moved yet this turn.ElectricStatus——20

44ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 33

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM75Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM80Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM82ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM90Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR80Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

Egg moves 3

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggDragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

EggGlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

Tutor 2

TutorRising VoltageIf Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.ElectricSpec70100%20

TutorScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Generator Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#046Galar#318Lumiose#202

The sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.
Shield
When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.
Sword
The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: エリキテル
Japanese (romaji): Erikiteru
Korean: 목도리키텔
Chinese (Traditional): 傘電蜥
Chinese (Simplified): 伞电蜥
French: Galvaran
German: Eguana
Spanish: Helioptile
Italian: Helioptile

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 7 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33

Sword 7 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 9Walking on rough terrain · Lv 15–17

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 9Walking on rough terrain · Lv 15–17