Wattrel (#0940) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk4040–10176–196

Def3536–9567–185

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe7067–134130–262

Total280Higher than 10% 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, Wattrel 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

Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Flying½×Grass½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalPoisonGhostFireWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

Wind Power
When hit by a wind move, the power of the next Electric-type move it uses is doubled.
Volt Absorb
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
CompetitiveHidden ability
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

1.06% of teams · rank #46 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Timid
EVs: 36 HP / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 116 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Hurricane
Volt Switch
Roost
Thunderbolt

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

Usage by rating

All players1.57%
Rated 1500+1.32%
Rated 1630+1.06%
Rated 1760+2.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.06%

Moves

Hurricane87.1%
Volt Switch83.9%
Roost82.5%
Thunderbolt56.4%
Discharge36.1%
Air Slash16.3%
U-turn8.2%
Tera Blast8.2%
Weather Ball7.6%
Tailwind6.7%

Items

Eviolite90%
Life Orb3.6%
Choice Specs2.4%
Choice Scarf1.2%
Expert Belt1.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.2%

Abilities

96%
3.2%
0.7%

EV spreads

Timid 36 HP / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 116 SpD / 196 Spe63.7%
Timid 36 HP / 236 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe13.7%
Timid 36 HP / 156 Def / 76 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe10%
Bold 116 HP / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 116 SpD / 116 Spe3.3%
Timid 236 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe2.9%

Tera types

Water44.3%
Dragon19.2%
Fairy11.8%
Ground8.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0940WattrelElectricFlying
1. Level 25#0941KilowattrelElectricFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

4Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

7Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

11PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

15SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

19UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

23RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

27Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

32AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

37Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

43DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

TM / HM / TR 35

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

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

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

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

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

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%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

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

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%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

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

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

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

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

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

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

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

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

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

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

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 6

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Storm Petrel Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#177

These Pokémon make their nests on coastal cliffs. The nests have a strange, crackling texture, and they’re a popular delicacy.
Violet
When its wings catch the wind, the bones within produce electricity. This Pokémon dives into the ocean, catching prey by electrocuting them.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: カイデン
Japanese (romaji): Kaiden
Korean: 찌리비
Chinese (Traditional): 電海燕
Chinese (Simplified): 电海燕
French: Zapétrel
German: Voltrel
Spanish: Wattrel
Italian: Wattrel

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 56
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).