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.
Its lungs contain an organ that creates electricity. The crackling sound of electricity can be heard when it exhales.
Its fur stands on end, becoming like needles it fires at enemies. Once they’re weakened, it finishes them off with a 10,000 volt shock.
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% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x133-156%KO Mud Bomb 2x51-60% Bulldoze 2x80-94% Mud Shot 2x44-51% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x147-174%KO Earth Power 2x87-103%KO Bulldoze 2x89-105%KO Mud Shot 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% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Bulldoze 2x80-94% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 8 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 RanchUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4Ultra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 4Ultra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%Early
Step 2Jolteon ✓
Jolteon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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