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.
They send out electrical charges of about 10,000 volts. Because they are high-strung, it can be difficult to grow close to them.
When its fur stands on end, that’s a sign it’s about to give off a jolt of electricity. Take care, as sometimes lightning strikes next to it, too.
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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x153-180%KO Dig 2x124-146%KO Bulldoze 2x93-109%KO Sand Tomb 2x54-64% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Land's Wrath 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x98-116%KO Bulldoze 2x74-88% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x140-165%KO Dig 2x113-133%KO Bulldoze 2x85-101%KO Sand Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Earth Power 2x65-77% Bulldoze 2x74-88% Sand Tomb 2x45-54% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x147-174%KO High Horsepower 2x140-165%KO Bulldoze 2x89-105%KO Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Fini's Moonblast hits Jolteon for 42-49%. Tapu Koko deals 61-72% with Dazzling Gleam.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast42-49% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Toxapex builds →Scald21-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt34-40% Volt Switch27-31% Dazzling Gleam61-72% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x232-273%KO Scald34-40% Waterfall93-109%KO | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO Stone Edge61-72% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Jolteon Best Moveset
Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Jolteon doesn't need to stay in long, Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Discharge threatens on the way out. Voltabsorb adds passive value.
Best Build
Jolteon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Captivate and Charm from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Zap Cannon and Thunder 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 Sun & Moon
Can't catch Jolteon directly. Start with Eevee at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Jolteon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Jolteon in Sun & Moon
To get Jolteon, start by catching Eevee through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 1-17. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchMoonGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchSunGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%Early
Step 2Jolteon ✓
Jolteon Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 C-Tier as a sweeper. Shadow Ball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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