Few Pokemon outrun Jolteon without a Choice Scarf. Electric typing gives it solid coverage options. Only weak to Ground. The stat spread leans into special offense. A competitive option since Gen 1.
Jolteon's built around special offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The negatively charged ions generated in its fur create a constant sparking noise.
Jolteon Weakness
GoodJolteon's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Jolteon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Out of 8 evolutions from Eevee, Jolteon comes from the item path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Both Jolteon and Vaporeon hit 525 total stats from Eevee. The difference is how those stats are split.
How to Evolve
Breed with Jolteon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 66 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Flail.
Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Jolteon doesn't need to stay in long, Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn and flexible EVs EVs make every visit count. Thunderbolt threatens on the way out. An ability adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Jolteon Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Baton Pass
- Thunder Wave
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Jolteon's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Zap Cannon and Thunder for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
No wild encounters for Jolteon. The 2-stage line runs through Eevee, which you can catch but it's a rare spawn from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Jolteon in Crystal
Step 1Catch EeveeMODERATEGoldenrod CityGift from NPCLv.20LimitedMidCityGift from Bill
Step 2Jolteon ✓
Don't let Jolteon's 525 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a setup sweeper.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Jolteon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Jolteon fills the setup sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Jolteon appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Jolteon has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VIXY
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