Volt Absorb heals from Electric hits, and Jolteon's 130 Speed plus Thunderbolt make it Gen 3's fastest S-Tier Electric sweeper in Ruby & Sapphire.
Ability 1Volt AbsorbAbility 1Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Eevee
Vaporeon
Jolteon
Flareon
Espeon
Umbreon
525HP65Attack65Defense60Speed130Sp.Def95Sp.Atk110
Weak to
Special
Sweeper
130Speed · Extreme

Is Jolteon Good in Ruby & Sapphire Playthrough?

AbilityVolt Absorb heals from Electric attacks, giving Jolteon a free switch-in against Electric moves. Trade-only in RS. Manectric is available locally with AbilityStatic, but Jolteon is faster. If imported, one of the best Electric-types available for Winona and Wallace.

StrongGoodEvenToughBad4T4G4E4G4G4S4G4G4G4G4S4E4ERoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8JolteonTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
TackleHardenRock ThrowRock Tomb
Roxanne
Gym 1

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Roxanne:

Brawly
Gym 2
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.

Even
Machop
Lv 17
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 18
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Brawly
Gym 2

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Brawly:

Wattson
Gym 3
Tough

Wattson's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Risky
Magnemite
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomThunder ShockThunder Wave
Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSelf DestructSparkSonic Boom
Avoid
Magneton
Lv 23
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomShock WaveThunder Wave
Wattson
Gym 3

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Wattson:

Flannery
Gym 4
Good

Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.

You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
FlamethrowerRock SlideLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamFlailAttract
Flannery
Gym 4

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flannery:

Norman
Gym 5
Tough

Norman's team hits Eevee's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreFacadeYawnFeint Attack
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 30
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFeint AttackFacadeEncore
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
Focus PunchSlack OffFacadeFeint Attack
Norman
Gym 5

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Norman:

Winona
Gym 6
Tough

Winona's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Even
Swellow
Lv 31
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Even
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Risky
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Winona
Gym 6

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Winona:

Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Tough

Tate & Liza's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Risky
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Tate & Liza
Gym 7

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Tate & Liza:

Wallace
Gym 8
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 40
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Even
Whiscash
Lv 42
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
Even
Sealeo
Lv 40
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Seaking
Lv 42
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseRain DanceFury AttackHorn Drill
Risky
Milotic
Lv 43
Water
Marvel Scale
Water PulseTwisterRecoverIce Beam
Wallace
Gym 8

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Wallace:

Sidney
Elite Four
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.

Even
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarTake DownSand AttackCrunch
Even
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Even
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
Even
Sharpedo
Lv 48
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchSwaggerSurfSlash
Risky
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceSnatchSwords DanceSlash
Sidney
Elite Four

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sidney:

Phoebe
Elite Four
Tough

Phoebe's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
Risky
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Risky
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallPsychicAttractFeint Attack
Risky
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicToxicSkill Swap
Risky
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamConfuse RayEarthquake
Phoebe
Elite Four

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Phoebe:

Glacia
Elite Four
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.

Even
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchHailIce Beam
Even
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamHailIce Ball
Even
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDiveHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallCrunchHailIce Beam
Risky
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Glacia
Elite Four

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Glacia:

Drake
Elite Four
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.

Even
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectCrunch
Even
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Take DownDragon BreathDragon DanceRefresh
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
DigDragon BreathFlySandstorm
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathSand Attack
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawFlyCrunch
Drake
Elite Four

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Drake:

Steven
Champion
Tough

Steven's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
Even
Claydol
Lv 55
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
ReflectLight ScreenAncient PowerEarthquake
Risky
Aggron
Lv 56
SteelRock
Sturdy
ThunderEarthquakeSolar BeamDragon Claw
Risky
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
Risky
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Water PulseAncient PowerAerial AceSlash
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 58
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
EarthquakePsychicMeteor MashHyper Beam
Steven
Champion

Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Steven:

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Electric
Tier
S

Jolteon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Jolteon locations

Breed Vaporeon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Water
Tier
A

Vaporeon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Vaporeon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Jolteon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Electric
Tier
S

Jolteon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Jolteon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Flareon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Fire
Tier
C

Flareon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Flareon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Espeon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Psychic
Tier
A

Espeon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Espeon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Umbreon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Dark
Tier
A

Umbreon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Umbreon locations

Recommended Moves

How to Get Jolteon in Ruby & Sapphire

Jolteon is the Thunder Stone branch of a traded Eevee. The stone choice is permanent, so decide between this, Vaporeon, and Flareon before you use it.

How to Obtain Jolteon in RS

  1. Eevee
    Step 1Obtain Eevee
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Yellow
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Celadon City · 6,666 Coins. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Hearthome City · Gift from Bebe after obtaining the National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Trophy Garden · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Jolteon
    Step 2Jolteon ✓

How to Get Shiny Jolteon in Ruby & Sapphire

Jolteon shows up in Hoenn only as a traded guest, so bring a shiny over from FireRed or LeafGreen. See every game where Shiny Jolteon can be hunted

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.

Jolteon Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Jolteon Weak Against

Good
1Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Jolteon Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
1Immune
Score-2
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Jolteon

Swampert
Swampert
WaterGround
S
Rhydon
Rhydon
GroundRock
B
Donphan
Donphan
Ground
B
Flygon
Flygon
GroundDragon
B
Camerupt
Camerupt
FireGround
C

Jolteon Evolutions

Out of 5 evolutions from Eevee, Jolteon comes from the Thunder Stone 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

5 Evolutions
Vaporeon
Vaporeon
Transfer Only
Jolteon
Jolteon
Transfer Only
Flareon
Flareon
Transfer Only
Espeon
Espeon
Transfer Only
Umbreon
Umbreon
Transfer Only
Stat Comparison 6 Forms
Eevee
Normal
Jolteon
Electric
Espeon
Psychic
HP
55
130+75
65+10
65+10
65+10
95+40
ATK
55
65+10
65+10
130+75
65+10
65+10
DEF
50
60+10
60+10
60+10
60+10
110+60
SP.ATK
45
110+65
110+65
95+50
130+85
60+15
SP.DEF
65
95+30
95+30
110+45
95+30
130+65
SPE
55
65+10
130+75
65+10
110+55
65+10
BST
325E-Tier
525A-Tier+200
525S-Tier+200
525C-Tier+200
525A-Tier+200
525A-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Tank
Sweeper
Wallbreaker
Sweeper
Wall
TYPE
Utility
Special
Special
Physical
Special
Utility

Breeding

Challenging

Breed with Jolteon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 102 partners from the Field egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Curse, Endure and 3 more.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
35 cycles·8,995 steps
Slow~9 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

RS Jolteon Best Moveset

130 Speed and 110 Sp. Atk fire MoveThunderbolt before anything competitive can respond. AbilityVolt Absorb heals from Electric attacks for type immunity. MoveBaton Pass transfers MoveSubstitute or stat boosts. Held ItemLeftovers sustains. The fastest relevant special attacker with Electric immunity.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Volt Absorb
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Jolteon
Timid+SPE

Jolteon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Baton Pass
  • Hidden Power Ice
  • Hidden Power Grass

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Curse from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and Normal and Fighting coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
——10030Normal
Lv 8
Sand Attack
D—10015Ground
Lv 16
Thunder Shock
—6010030Electric
Lv 23
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 30
Double Kick
—3010030Fighting
Lv 36
Pin Missile
—149520Bug
Lv 42
Thunder Wave
B—10020Electric
Lv 47
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 52
Thunder
B1807010Electric

TM Moves

All 21 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractVerdanturf Townbadge 2
——10015Normal
TM28
DigRoute 114badge 3
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamRoute 113badge 2
———15Normal
TM42D7010020Normal
HM05
FlashGranite Cavebadge 1
——7020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerFortree Citybadge 3
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper BeamLilycove Department Storebadge 5
B150905Normal
TM23
Iron TailMeteor Fallsnot until badge 8
D1007515Steel
TM17C——10Normal
TM18
Rain DanceAbandoned Shipnot until badge 7
C——5Water
TM44
RestLilycove Citybadge 5
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnFallarbor Townbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6Route 114badge 3
A——20Normal
TM43
Secret PowerRoute 111badge 3
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallMt. Pyrebadge 5
C8010015Ghost
TM34C90—20Electric
TM11
Sunny DayScorched Slabbadge 5
C——5Fire
TM25B1807010Electric
TM24
ThunderboltMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
B14210015Electric
TM06
ToxicFiery Pathbadge 4
C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Charm
D—10020Normal
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Egg
Flail
D—10015Normal
Egg
Tickle
——10020Normal
Egg
Wish
C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Jolteon can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
High
HP65
C
Attack65
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk110
B
Sp. Def95
B
Speed130
A
Total525
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight24.5 kg
Base XP184
Abilities
Volt Absorb
Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Volt Absorb grants Electric immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Speed training target
Pokedex Entry

JOLTEON’s cells generate a low level of electricity. This power is amplified by the static electricity of its fur, enabling the POKéMON to drop thunderbolts. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles.

Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire

Jolteon Ruby & Sapphire Guide

  • Jolteon isn't catchable in Ruby & Sapphire. Obtain one in FireRed or LeafGreen, then trade it to Ruby & Sapphire.

Game Availability

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.

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