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Vikavolt.

national dex #738 · gen VII
BST 500 · bug / electric
Vikavolt official artwork
bugelectric
#738 · gen VII
Profile
HP
77
ATK
70
DEF
90
SPA
145
SPD
75
SPE
43
BST 500 · best Sp. Atk 145 · worst Speed 43 · meters scale to 200

Vikavolt is weak to Fire, Rock and resists Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel.

Typingbugelectric
AbilitiesLevitate
Height, weight1.5 m / 45.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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#737charjabug
Dex position
#738 of 1025
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Vikavolt base stats

BST 500 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP77264358
Atk70130262
Def90166306
SpA145265427
SpD75139273
Spe4381203
BST500bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Vikavolt weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Electric dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele½
gra½
ice1
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Rock
Resists
Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Vikavolt abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
LevitateEvades ground moves.

Vikavolt evolution line

3 stages

Best Vikavolt moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricZap CannonSPEC120
electricThunderSPEC110
electricSupercell SlamPHYS100
electricThunderboltSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
flyingFlyPHYS90

Vikavolt moves

gen 9 · 79 moves · 21 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 7 egg · 4 tutor
55 moves · Vikavolt appears in 4 games
Air SlashL1ChargeL1CrunchL1DischargeL1Iron DefenseL1ThunderboltL1Vice GripL1X ScissorL1String ShotL4Mud SlapL7Bug BiteL13BiteL15AcrobaticsL19SparkL23Sticky WebL29Bug BuzzL36DigL37GuillotineL43FlyL50AgilityL57Zap CannonL64Baton PassTMBulldozeTMCharge BeamTMEerie ImpulseTMElectric TerrainTMElectro BallTMElectrowebTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFlash CannonTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMLight ScreenTMLungeTMMud ShotTMPoison JabTMPounceTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSolar BeamTMStruggle BugTMSubstituteTMSupercell SlamTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThunderTMThunder WaveTMVolt SwitchTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Vice GripnormalPHYS55100%30Level 1
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15Level 1
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 1
ChargeelectricSTAT--20Level 1
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 1
Air SlashflyingSPEC7595%15Level 1
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 1
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 1
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 4
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Level 7
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 13
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 15
AcrobaticsflyingPHYS55100%15Level 19
SparkSTABelectricPHYS65100%20Level 23
Sticky WebbugSTAT--20Level 29
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 36
DiggroundPHYS80100%10Level 37
GuillotinenormalPHYS-30%5Level 43
FlyflyingPHYS9095%15Level 50
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 57
Zap CannonSTABelectricSPEC12050%5Level 64
AcrobaticsflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air SlashflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
FlyflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Supercell SlamSTABelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Egg
DiggroundPHYS80100%10Egg
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Egg
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Egg
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Egg
Vice GripnormalPHYS55100%30Egg
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Egg
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor

Vikavolt Pokédex entries

2 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.

Shield

If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.

Moon

It produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.

Ultra Sun

It has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity.

Ultra Moon

Vikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack.

Vikavolt species data

gen VII species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationVII (Alola)
ColorBlue
ShapeArmor
HabitatUnknown
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight45.0 kg (99.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience225
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#738
Alola (SM)#029
Melemele#029
Akala#013
Ula'ula#014
Alola (USUM)#036
Melemele (USUM)#036
Akala (USUM)#013
Ula'ula (USUM)#014
Galar#018
Kitakami#114
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker70 Atk / 145 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 145excellent
Speed tier43 Speslow
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Vikavolt

Vikavolt is a Bug and Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams. Vikavolt stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 45.0 kg (99.2 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Vikavolt base stats

Vikavolt has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 145 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 43 (below average). Vikavolt excels as a special attacker. Vikavolt is slow with a base Speed of 43.

Vikavolt weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Electric-type, Vikavolt is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves, resists Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel-type attacks. This gives Vikavolt 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Vikavolt abilities

Vikavolt's abilities include Levitate. Levitate evades ground moves.

Vikavolt moves and learnset

Vikavolt can learn 79 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 4 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Supercell Slam (Electric, 100 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Vikavolt can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Vikavolt

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Vikavolt can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Vikavolt yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vikavolt belongs to the Bug egg group. Vikavolt is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Vikavolt. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Vikavolt, or use the team builder to see how Vikavolt fits into your squad.

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