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Jolteon

Lightning Pokémon

Jolteon official artwork
Official art

Jolteon is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 525. In Pokémon Champions it’s #120 on the Doubles ladder and #160 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Electric
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
24.5 kg 54.0 lbs
Base stat total
525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#120 Doubles = · #160 Singles ▲10Usual set Focus Sash · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Bristles its fur into sharp, needlelike points when enraged. One can hear electricity crackle in its breath when it exhales.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk6576–128121–251
Def6072–123112–240
SpA110117–178202–350
SpD95103–161175–317
Spe130135–200238–394
Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon
HP65Atk65Def60Spe130SpD95SpA110

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Ground

Resists

½×
ElectricFlyingSteel
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Jolteon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Jolteon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
182Jolteon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150Jolteon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#120 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesThunderboltShadow BallProtectVolt Switch

Singles

#160 of 262 used

▲ 10 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesThunderboltAlluring VoiceVolt SwitchShadow Ball

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

Usage over time

Values
Jolteon, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.4%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.2%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.2% of teams · rank #160 · Singles · about 105 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Alluring Voice
  2. Thunderbolt
  3. Volt Switch
  4. Calm Mind

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 97.3%
  • 2.7%

Stat Points

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe72.6%
  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe11.2%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.5%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe2.3%

These 4 cover 93.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #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

Level up 24

EvoThunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
1Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
1CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25
1Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
5Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
10Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
20Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
25Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
30Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
35Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
40Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15
45AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
50Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
55Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Biology

It accumulates negative ions in the air to dish out 10,000 volt discharges. It is a moody Pokémon, easily becoming sad or angry, and its spiky fur can be launched to pierce enemies when it bristles. Jolteon's cells emit a low amount of electricity, which is amplified by its needle-like fur.

If its hair stands on end, it is about to discharge. The crackling sound of electricity can be heard when it exhales.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Lightning Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Yellow
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

  1. Bristles its fur into sharp, needlelike points when enraged. One can hear electricity crackle in its breath when it exhales.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. 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

  3. Its lungs contain an organ that creates electricity. The crackling sound of electricity can be heard when it exhales.

    Ultra Sun

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. By storing electricity in its body, it can shoot its bristlelike fur like a barrage of missiles.

    Black 2 · White 2

  7. If agitated, it uses electricity to straighten out its fur and launch it in small bunches.

    Platinum · Black · White

  8. It controls 10,000-volt power and can raise all the fur on its body as if it were sharp needles.

    Diamond · Pearl

  9. If it is angered or startled, the fur all over its body bristles like sharp needles that pierce foes.

    FireRed · Sword

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. The negatively charged ions generated in its fur create a constant sparking noise.

    Crystal

  13. Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.

    Silver · SoulSilver · X

  14. It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.

    Gold · HeartGold

  15. 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!

  16. It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y · Shield

Names around the world

English
Jolteon
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

2 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
184
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Eevee: Use Thunder Stone.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.