Few Pokemon outrun Jolteon without a Choice Scarf. Electric typing gives it solid coverage options. Volt Absorb heals when hit by Electric moves. 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.
If it is angered or startled, the fur all over its body bristles like sharp needles that pierce foes.
It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10,000-volt lightning bolts.
Jolteon Weakness
GoodJolteon's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. 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.
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 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Detect, Double Kick and 5 more.
Jolteon's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Thunder is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Jolteon Moveset
- Thunder
- Weather Ball
- Wish
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Curse and Detect from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Eevee first, not Jolteon. Eevee appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Jolteon in Sword & Shield
The path to Jolteon starts with Eevee at Lv. 14-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveeMODERATERoute 4ShieldOverworldLv.14-165%EarlyRouteAll WeatherHARDRoute 4SwordOverworldLv.14-161%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-655%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-655%PostNormal Weather
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 B-Tier as a 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.
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.
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.
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