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.
One Heliolisk basking in the sun with its frill outspread is all it would take to produce enough electricity to power a city.
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 |
Slowbro's Scald hits Heliolisk for 34-41%. Jolteon deals 39-46% with Thunderbolt.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Slowbro builds →Scald34-41% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt39-46% Volt Switch30-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemWhite Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Blastoise builds →Ice Beam32-38% Surf48-57% Rapid Spin18-21% | ||
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.
Heliolisk's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Thunderbolt is the go-to spam option, with Water coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Heliolisk best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Parabolic Charge
- Weather Ball
- Discharge
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
- Parabolic Charge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Electroweb
- Dragon Pulse
- Parabolic Charge
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hyper Voice
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Electroweb
- Dragon Pulse
- Parabolic Charge
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hyper Voice
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heliolisk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heliolisk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heliolisk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Camouflage from the egg pool give Heliolisk something extra. Pair those with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
No wild encounters for Heliolisk in Legends: Z-A. Bring Helioptile over from X or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain Helioptile
Step 2Heliolisk ✓
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 Sword & Shield
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 MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormRoute 6ShieldOverworld Lv.29-33 Route29%MidAll WeatherRoute 6SwordOverworld Lv.29-33 Route29%MidAll Weather
Step 2Heliolisk ✓
Heliolisk waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
- Step 1Obtain Helioptile
- Step 2Heliolisk ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CragUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostUltra Space Wilds - CragUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostor evolve from Helioptile (Step 1)
Heliolisk isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Helioptile from X or Sword. The evolution path from Helioptile to Heliolisk is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Helioptile
- Step 2Heliolisk ✓
Heliolisk looks average on paper at 481 BST. But Dry Skin is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Heliolisk gets Dry Skin, Sand Veil, and Solar Power. But Dry Skin is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 109 Speed, Dry Skin gives Heliolisk an edge before opponents can react.
Heliolisk is a special attacker with base 109 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 109 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Run Volt Switch, Hypervoice, Thunderbolt, and Surf on Heliolisk. Volt Switch is the most common pick at 20% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves