Stats & Training
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.
It concentrates the weak electric charges emitted by its cells and launches wicked lightning bolts.
Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.
Jolteon Weakness
Jolteon's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jolteon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Starmie's Surf hits Jolteon for 47-56%. Azelf threatens a KO with Explosion (121-143%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin14-17% Surf47-56% Thunderbolt15-18% Ice Beam31-37% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Azelf builds →Explosion121-143%KO U Turn34-40% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemBlack Sludge NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Crobat builds →U Turn33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMarvelscale ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Milotic builds →Surf38-44% Ice Beam25-30% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jolteon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Jolteon Best Moveset
Jolteon's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Thunderbolt is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Jolteon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Ice
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Covet from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Jolteon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You're catching Eevee first, not Jolteon. Eevee appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Jolteon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Jolteon. You'll find gift encounters from Lv. 5-15 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeGoldenrod CityHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyGift from BillGoldenrod CitySoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyGift from BillCeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 6,666 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 6,666 coins
Step 2Jolteon ✓
Jolteon Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 B-Tier as a sweeper. Thunderbolt with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Run Volt Absorb on Jolteon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Jolteon also gets Quick Feet, but they don't compare. With base 130 Speed, Volt Absorb gives Jolteon an edge before opponents can react.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Jolteon fills the 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.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, Jolteon has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Jolteon has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 6XY
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