Helioptile Best Moveset
Electric and Normal TermStab at 61 Sp. Atk on 70 Speed cooldowns. Low damage at moderate pace. The moveset is one evolution from Heliolisk's 109/109 special offense that brings both power and cooldown rate to competitive levels.
Helioptile saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Helioptile's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Dryskin with Damprock, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Thunder
- Rain Dance
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Helioptile saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Helioptile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Dryskin with Rocky Helmet, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Thunder
- Rest
- Snore
Recommended Teammates
Helioptile saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Helioptile maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Solarpower with Assault Vest, favoring a Hasty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Dragon Tail
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Helioptile Weakness
Type-wise, Helioptile takes extra damage from Fighting and Ground. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Helioptile Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Helioptile
Conkeldurr can KO Helioptile with Drain Punch (287-338%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (373-439%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Helioptile View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x287-338%KO Mach Punch 2x155-182%KO Knock Off83-98% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Helioptile View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x373-439%KO Rapid Spin62-73% | ||
Evolution
Helioptile doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need an evolution item to push it forward to Heliolisk. Evolving adds up to 192 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Helioptile
Helioptile appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Helioptile in LZA
- Step 1Helioptile ✓Wild Zone 14Lv.37-38OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HelioliskWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Helioptile (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Helioptile across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Helioptile in SwSh
The path to Helioptile starts with Helioptile at Lv. 28-33 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Helioptile ✓Giant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldRate 29%All Weather
Step 2Evolve into HelioliskBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Heliolisk egg.
You're catching Helioptile first, not Helioptile. Helioptile appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Helioptile in USUM
- Step 1Helioptile ✓
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into HelioliskUltra Space Wilds - CragLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Helioptile (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Helioptile in Sun & Moon. Bring Helioptile over from X & Y, Sword & Shield, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Helioptile in SM
- Step 1Helioptile ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave 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 2Evolve into Heliolisk
Base Stats
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Helioptile's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.
Helioptile Guide
You can run Helioptile through the first few routes without issues. 289 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Heliolisk as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Helioptile joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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