Helioptile doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Heliolisk, and getting there is worth the grind. Known as the Generator Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 6.
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.
The sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.
Helioptile Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Helioptile easily with 60 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Dragon Rush, Dragon Tail, Glare to offspring.
Best Build
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Breeding's the move. Dragon Rush and Dragon Tail give Helioptile options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
4 spots to find Helioptile at Lv. 28-33 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shield and Sword versions, so filter by your copy below.
Helioptile is meant to evolve into Heliolisk. At 289 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Helioptile's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting) and Landorus (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Helioptile evolves into Heliolisk using a Sun Stone. Helioptile is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Dry Skin is what you want on Helioptile. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Sand Veil, Solar Power) work on paper but Dry Skin is what makes Helioptile worth using.
Base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Helioptile is a special attacker with base 61 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Helioptile appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Helioptile joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A