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Helioptile
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Use Sun Stone
Heliolisk Best Moveset
Perfectly balanced special offense at 109/109 Sp. Atk and Speed. Electric and Normal TermStab fires on fast cooldowns with strong damage. 62/52/94 defenses lean Sp. Def but physical hits get through. The moveset is fast, consistent, and self-sufficient without Mega access.
Dry Skin gave a Water immunity and Rain healing in Gen VI (X & Y). 109 Sp. Atk with 109 Speed. Switched into Water moves and fired back with Thunderbolt.
Best Moves
Best Build
Heliolisk best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Without Rain support, Dry Skin's passive damage in Sun was a liability. 109/109 wasn't enough to stand out without the weather.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hyper Voice
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Electric/Normal typing offered no useful resistances. Faster Electric-types with better coverage took the slot.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Parabolic Charge
- Weather Ball
- Discharge
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Heliolisk Weakness
Heliolisk's Electric/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting and Ground. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Heliolisk's special bulk (base 94 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Heliolisk Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Heliolisk
Marshadow can KO Heliolisk with Close Combat (162-191%). Urshifu's Close Combat also KOs at 374-440%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Marshadow builds →Close Combat 2x162-191%KO | ||
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 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x374-440%KO Close Combat 2x374-440%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Evolution
Heliolisk evolved from Helioptile's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Helioptile eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Helioptile pushed Heliolisk to 481 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +51. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Heliolisk to get Helioptile eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Heliolisk
Heliolisk's shiny leans into earthy red-brown tones that make it look sun-baked rather than sun-powered. The change is visible and appealing, giving it a distinct identity from the standard bright yellow.
Shiny Heliolisk Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Heliolisk
Heliolisk basks in the overworld across a couple Lumiose Wild Zones from level 39, while a supercharged Alpha commands Wild Zone 20 around level 64 to 65.
Where To Catch Heliolisk in LZA
Helioptile is your first catch on the way to Heliolisk. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-65 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Heliolisk ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Normal 4-StarLv.39-41GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Electric 4-StarLv.39-41GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Helioptile (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Heliolisk. The 2-stage line runs through Helioptile, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in SwSh
The path to Heliolisk starts with Helioptile at Lv. 28-33 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HelioptileGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldRate 29%All Weather- Step 2Heliolisk ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Helioptile egg.
Heliolisk has just one address in this game: the frilled lizard basks out in the Ultra Space Wilds, reachable through an Ultra Wormhole and always met at level 60.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in USUM
Step 1Obtain Helioptile
Step 2Heliolisk ✓or evolve from Helioptile (Step 1)
Heliolisk can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Helioptile in from X & Y, then evolve it into Heliolisk. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in SM
- Step 1Obtain HelioptileLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Mirror · Thunderstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Walking · Hyperspace Lumiose. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Heliolisk ✓
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Heliolisk's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A now-vanished desert culture treasured these Pokémon. Appropriately, when Heliolisk came to the Galar region, treasure came with them.
Heliolisk Guide
Use Heliolisk as a sweeper. Special attacks are the main output. It outspeeds most threats, Thunderbolt is the primary attack.
Run Timid on Heliolisk. +Speed is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Heliolisk has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Heliolisk has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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