Jolteon (#0135) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk6563–128121–251

Def6058–123112–240

SpA110103–178202–350

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe130121–200238–394

Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 130). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+200Max182No SP150Min135Scarf300Tailwind400

At max Speed, Jolteon outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

Volt Absorb
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Quick FeetHidden ability
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#120 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (23.4%) · Volt Absorb (90.7%) · Timid (66.9%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (40.4%)

Moves Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Protect, Volt Switch

Singles

#160 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 10 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (25.3%) · Volt Absorb (85.2%) · Timid (66.9%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (33.9%)

Moves Thunderbolt, Alluring Voice, Volt Switch, Shadow Ball

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.41% of teams · rank #112 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Thunderbolt
Volt Switch
Calm Mind
Alluring Voice

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.72%
Rated 1500+1.52%
Rated 1630+0.41%
Rated 1760+0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.41%

Moves

Thunderbolt97%
Volt Switch92.9%
Calm Mind87.2%
Alluring Voice58.1%
Shadow Ball44.5%
Weather Ball5.7%
Protect4.8%
Hyper Voice2.8%
Thunder2%
Wish2%

Items

Flame Orb54.6%
Air Balloon32.4%
Choice Specs7.5%
Choice Scarf2.6%
Heavy-Duty Boots2.5%
Shell Bell0.1%

Abilities

54.7%
45.3%

EV spreads

Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe49.7%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe41%
Modest 52 Def / 252 SpA / 204 Spe3.9%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.6%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.8%

Tera types

Fairy50.5%
Flying35.2%
Ice5.1%
Electric4.6%

Common teammates

Infernape52.3%
Staraptor50%
Tsareena47.5%
Gligar46.4%
Bronzong46.3%
Vaporeon42.2%
Espeon41.1%
Flareon40.9%

Evolution

#0133EeveeNormal
1. Use Water Stone#0134VaporeonWater
2. Use Thunder Stone#0135JolteonElectric
3. Use Fire Stone#0136FlareonFire
4. Level up with high friendship (day)#0196EspeonPsychic
5. Level up with high friendship (night)#0197UmbreonDark
6. Use Leaf Stone#0470LeafeonGrass
7. Use Ice Stone#0471GlaceonIce
8. Level up with high friendship knowing a Fairy-type move#0700SylveonFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 24

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

1Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

1CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

1Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

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

1Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

5Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

10Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

20Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

25Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

30Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

35Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

40DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

45AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

50ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

55Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 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

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Lightning Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#135Original Johto#182Extended Sinnoh#165Updated Johto#186Updated Unova#093Coastal Kalos#079Original Alola#125Original Akala#052Updated Alola#155Updated Akala#056Let’s Go Kanto#135Galar#198Crown Tundra#076Hisui#027Paldea#181Lumiose#102

Bristles its fur into sharp, needlelike points when enraged. One can hear electricity crackle in its breath when it exhales.
Legends: Arceus
Its fur stands on end, becoming like needles it fires at enemies. Once they’re weakened, it finishes them off with a 10,000 volt shock.
Ultra Moon
Its lungs contain an organ that creates electricity. The crackling sound of electricity can be heard when it exhales.
Ultra Sun
When its fur stands on end, that’s a sign it’s about to give off a jolt of electricity. Take care, as sometimes lightning strikes next to it, too.
Moon
They send out electrical charges of about 10,000 volts. Because they are high-strung, it can be difficult to grow close to them.
Sun
By storing electricity in its body, it can shoot its bristlelike fur like a barrage of missiles.
Black 2 · White 2
If agitated, it uses electricity to straighten out its fur and launch it in small bunches.
Platinum · Black · White
It controls 10,000-volt power and can raise all the fur on its body as if it were sharp needles.
Diamond · Pearl
If it is angered or startled, the fur all over its body bristles like sharp needles that pierce foes.
FireRed · Sword
Its cells generate weak power that is amplified by its fur’s static electricity to drop thunderbolts. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles.
Emerald
JOLTEON’s cells generate a low level of electricity. This power is amplified by the static electricity of its fur, enabling the Pokémon to drop thunderbolts. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The negatively charged ions generated in its fur create a constant sparking noise.
Crystal
Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.
Gold · HeartGold
A sensitive Pokémon that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y · Shield

Names around the world

Japanese: サンダース
Japanese (romaji): Thunders
Korean: 쥬피썬더
Chinese (Traditional): 雷伊布
Chinese (Simplified): 雷伊布
French: Voltali
German: Blitza
Spanish: Jolteon
Italian: Jolteon

Sprites

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Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 184
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 3 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 3 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 2 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60

Sword 2 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60