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Vikavolt Best Moveset
145 Sp. Atk behind Bug/Electric TermStab with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureModest guarantees one hit survived. The moveset fires among the hardest-hitting special Bug damage in the game. 43 Speed means going last against almost everything. Tera Electric amplifies the primary damage. D-Tier because the Speed makes it dead weight against anything faster.
145 Sp. Atk in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Second-highest among non-legendaries. 43 Speed. The hardest-hitting slow Bug/Electric in the game. Trick Room or bust.
Best Moves
Best Build
Vikavolt best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Borderline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 145 Sp. Atk banned from the lowest tier. Agility doubled 43 to 86. Still not fast enough without the boost.
Special Tank Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Volt Switch
- Mud Shot
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of 145 Sp. Atk behind 43 Speed in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The same story as Rampardos flipped to the special side.
Special Tank Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Sticky Web
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Vikavolt Weakness
Type-wise, Vikavolt takes extra damage from Fire and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 77 HP and balanced defenses, Vikavolt can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
What is Vikavolt Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Vikavolt
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn11-13% Scald10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off35-41% U Turn37-44% Wood Hammer32-37% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Corviknight builds →U Turn14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off29-34% U Turn31-37% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Pelipper builds →Hurricane27-32% U Turn9-11% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Vikavolt doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need a specific location to get here from Grubbin's line. Breed this form to get Grubbin eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Grubbin gave Vikavolt the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+90), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vikavolt to get Grubbin eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Vikavolt
Vikavolt ditches the blue-and-yellow bug zapper look for a fiery orange-and-gold palette. The stag beetle railgun now looks like it's charging a solar beam instead of an electric one. It's a complete vibe shift that makes an already cool design even better.
Shiny Vikavolt Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 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 Vikavolt
Vikavolt appears across 1 spot in late-game routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Vikavolt in SV
Grubbin is your first catch on the way to Vikavolt. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-74 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GrubbinApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve CharjabugFellhorn GorgeLv.20-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.20-60OverworldOni MountainLv.20-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.20-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Vikavolt ✓Kitakami WildsLv.41-74Overworldor evolve from Charjabug (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Vikavolt.
You're catching Grubbin first, not Vikavolt. Grubbin appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Vikavolt in SwSh
To get Vikavolt, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-16. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch GrubbinNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%ThunderstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%RainingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 15%RainingRoute 1Lv.2-5GrassRate 10%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 10%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 5%All Weather
- Step 2Catch or Evolve CharjabugHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%RainingDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%Thunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
- Step 3Vikavolt ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grubbin egg.
Vikavolt comes two ways: as an S.O.S. ally that Charjabug calls up in Blush Mountain, and, in Ultra Sun, as a Totem-sized gift from Samson Oak for gathering Totem Stickers, levels 29 to 35.
Where To Catch Vikavolt in USUM
To get Vikavolt, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-32. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 3Vikavolt ✓Blush MountainLv.29-32CaveDaySOS from CharjabugHeahea BeachLv.35Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (70 stickers)or evolve from Charjabug (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Vikavolt.
No wild encounters for Vikavolt. The 3-stage chain runs through Grubbin, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Vikavolt in SM
The path to Vikavolt starts with Grubbin at Lv. 3-17 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 3Vikavolt ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grubbin egg.
Base Stats
Vikavolt's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.
Vikavolt Guide
Vikavolt plays as a wallbreaker. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Thunderbolt is the primary attack.
Vikavolt pairs best with Cinderace. Cinderace has Decent synergy and covers what Vikavolt can't handle on its own.
Modest is the go-to nature for Vikavolt. That's +Sp. Atk / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Vikavolt has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
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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