Few Pokemon outrun Jolteon without a Choice Scarf. Electric typing gives it solid coverage options. Volt Absorb heals when hit by Electric moves. The stat spread leans into special offense. A competitive option since Gen 1.
Jolteon's built around special offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.
If agitated, it uses electricity to straighten out its fur and launch it in small bunches.
Jolteon Weakness
GoodJolteon's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jolteon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Out of 8 evolutions from Eevee, Jolteon comes from the item path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Both Jolteon and Vaporeon hit 525 total stats from Eevee. The difference is how those stats are split.
How to Evolve
Breed with Jolteon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Jolteon's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Thunderbolt is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Jolteon Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Alluring Voice
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Jolteon develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Double-Edge and Take Down show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Jolteon's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Jolteon's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Thunderbolt and Wild Charge, and Normal and Steel coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Covet from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
low spawn rates across 20 encounter spots for Jolteon. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Jolteon in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Jolteon starts with Eevee at Lv. 11-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveeMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworldLv.11-303%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworldLv.11-303%EarlyRoute
Step 2Jolteon ✓HARDCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateWaterHARDEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateForestHARDTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateForestHARDWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Jolteon can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Eevee from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Jolteon starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Jolteon in Legends: Arceus
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Jolteon. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeEASYHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonEASYSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrassUncommonDistortion
Step 2Jolteon ✓EASYSpace-Time Distortion - Coronet HighlandsGrassUncommonDistortionor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Jolteon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Don't let Jolteon's 525 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a sweeper.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Jolteon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Run Volt Absorb on Jolteon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Jolteon also gets Quick Feet, but they don't compare. With base 130 Speed, Volt Absorb gives Jolteon an edge before opponents can react.
Jolteon fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Jolteon appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Jolteon has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A