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 AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Marshadow builds →Close Combat 2x162-191%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Zygarde builds →
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 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x374-440%KO Close Combat 2x374-440%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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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
How to Get Heliolisk
Heliolisk starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate 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 Heliolisk in LZA
Step 1Catch HelioptileWild Zone 14Lv.37-38OverworldLegends: Z-A- Step 2Heliolisk ✓Wild 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 Heliolisk egg.
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 USUM
- Step 1Obtain Helioptile
- Step 2Heliolisk ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CragLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Helioptile (Step 1)
Heliolisk isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Helioptile from X & Y, Sword & Shield, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Helioptile to Heliolisk is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in SM
- Step 1Obtain HelioptileBREEDINGAvailableLeave Heliolisk with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Helioptile egg.LATER 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 Overworld · Wild Zone 14. 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
Heliolisk looks average on paper at 481 BST. But Dry Skin is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-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 Hypervoice, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, and Dragon Pulse on Heliolisk. Hypervoice is the most common pick at 0% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
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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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves