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Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile

Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile is a Electric and Normal Type Generator Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Fighting type moves. You can find and catch Helioptile in Route 6 with a 29% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Helioptile are 44 HP, 38 Attack, 61 SP Attack, 33 Defense, 43 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile
Regular
Shiny
Helioptile Galar Pokedex ID: 318

List of Helioptile Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 289
HP 44
Attack 38
Defense 33
Special Attack 61
Special Defense 43
Speed 70

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Helioptile to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.

Helioptile Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Dry SkinNormal
Sand VeilNormal
Solar PowerHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.

Shield Pokedex Entry

The sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile Evolutions

How do i evolve Helioptile in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile evolves into Heliolisk with a use Sun Stone.

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use Sun Stone
Heliolisk
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Helioptile
289383361434470
Heliolisk
48155521099462109

Helioptile Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Helioptile?

A popular spawn location you can find Helioptile is in the Route 6 area with a 29% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 6
29%29 - 33
Giant's Mirror
40%28 - 30
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile Raids

Where do i find Helioptile Raids?

You can find Helioptile raids in the following locations: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Helioptile Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Helioptile Weakness

Helioptile is a Electric and Normal Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground, Fighting Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Flying, Steel, Electric, Ghost type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Ground
Fighting
0.5x
Damage
Flying
Steel
Electric
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Ghost

What pokemon is Helioptile Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Helioptile Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Helioptile Moves List

What moves can Helioptile learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Helioptile can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Electric and Normal type +50% STAB damage.

Helioptile Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Mud-Slap
01[] Tail Whip
04[] Pound
08[] Thunder Shock
12[] Quick Attack
16[] Charge
20[] Bulldoze
24[] Volt Switch
28[] Parabolic Charge
32[] Thunder Wave
36[] Thunderbolt
40[] Electrify
44[] Thunder

TM Moves Helioptile can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM14Thunder WaveStatus9020Paralyzes opponent.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM17Light ScreenStatus30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial7510015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical10510020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial9020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM56U-turnPhysical7010020User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM75Low SweepPhysical6510020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial9010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM80Volt SwitchSpecial10510020User must switch out after attacking.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM82ElectrowebSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM90Electric TerrainStatus10Prevents all Pokémon from falling asleep for 5 turns.

Helioptile TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR04SurfSpecial9010015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR08ThunderboltSpecial13510015May paralyze opponent.
TR09ThunderSpecial1657010May paralyze opponent.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial8010015May cause flinching.
TR77Grass KnotSpecial10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR80Electro BallSpecial10010The faster the user, the stronger the attack.
TR83Ally SwitchStatus15User switches with opposite teammate.
TR86Wild ChargePhysical13510015User receives recoil damage.

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