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Wattrel

Storm Petrel Pokémon

Wattrel official artwork
Official art

Wattrel is an Electric/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock and Ice, with a base stat total of 280. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

ElectricFlying
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
3.6 kg 7.9 lbs
Base stat total
280 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Wind PowerVolt Absorb
Pokédex entryViolet
These Pokémon make their nests on coastal cliffs. The nests have a strange, crackling texture, and they’re a popular delicacy.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk4054–10176–196
Def3549–9567–185
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe7081–134130–262
Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon
HP40Atk40Def35Spe70SpD40SpA55

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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

ElectricFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Flying (because of Electric)Grass (because of Flying)Steel (because of Electric)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalPoisonGhostFireWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb: 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 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf (Choice Scarf)201Tailwind268

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Wattrel against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
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
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
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Wattrel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Wattrel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
90Wattrel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

1.1% of teams · rank #46 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Timid
EVs
36 HP / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 116 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Hurricane, Special, power 110, accuracy 70%
  2. Volt Switch, Special, power 70, accuracy 100%
  3. Roost, Status
  4. Thunderbolt, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%

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

Usage by rating

  • All games1.6%
  • 1500 weighting1.3%
  • 1630 weighting1.1%
  • 1760 weighting2.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

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 Spe10.0%
  • Bold 116 HP / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 116 SpD / 116 Spe3.3%
  • Timid 236 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe2.9%

Tera types

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0940WattrelElectricFlying
    1. Level 25
      #0941KilowattrelElectricFlying

Moves

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhysical35100%35
4Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial40100%30
7Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
11PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.FlyingPhysical60100%20
15Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical65100%20
19UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
23RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
27Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhysical4090%10
32AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
37Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpecial70100%20
43Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpecial80100%15

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpecial5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpecial6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpecial70100%20
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpecial7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpecial—100%10
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
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhysical9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhysical90100%15
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpecial11070%10
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhysical120100%15
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpecial50100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhysical4090%10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpecial5595%15
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 6

EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
EggFeather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
EggSpit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpecial—100%10
EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20
EggSwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10
EggWeather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpecial50100%10

Biology

Wattrel is a bird-like Pokémon which resembles a storm petrel. It evolves into Kilowattrel.

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

Pokédex entries

Category
Storm Petrel Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Black
Shape
Paldea#177

  1. These Pokémon make their nests on coastal cliffs. The nests have a strange, crackling texture, and they’re a popular delicacy.

    Violet

  2. 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

English
Wattrel
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

Catch rate
180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
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

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.