Stats & Training
Vikavolt's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.
If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.
Vikavolt Weakness
Type-wise, Vikavolt takes extra damage from Fire and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 77 HP and balanced defenses, Vikavolt can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x159-188%KO Fire Blast 2x134-158%KO Inferno 2x122-144%KO Heat Wave 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x124-146%KO Flare Blitz 2x107-126%KO Fire Blast 2x105-124%KO Heat Wave 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x159-188%KO Flare Blitz 2x67-79% Fire Blast 2x134-158%KO Heat Wave 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Camerupt builds →Eruption 2x147-174%KO Overheat 2x129-152%KO Fire Blast 2x109-128%KO Heat Wave 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Scovillain builds →Overheat 2x132-156%KO Fire Blast 2x112-132%KO Flamethrower 2x92-109%KO Fire Fang 2x59-69% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Vikavolt for 49-58%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake49-58% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn16-19% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Corviknight builds →U Turn14-16% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Vikavolt doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Grubbin's line. Breed this form to get Grubbin eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Grubbin gave Vikavolt the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+90), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vikavolt to get Grubbin eggs easily using 50 partners from the Bug egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Vikavolt Best Moveset
Click Volt Switch, bring in a teammate, repeat. Vikavolt's pivot game is backed by Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Levitate works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Vikavolt best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch
- Sticky Web
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Sticky Web
- Volt Switch
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Thunderbolt
- Guillotine
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Vikavolt's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Zap Cannon and Thunder, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Vikavolt in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Vikavolt in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Grubbin over from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Vikavolt Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Don't let Vikavolt's 500 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Bugbuzz with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Vikavolt's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire) and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Scarlet & Violet, Run Levitate on Vikavolt. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Scarlet & Violet, Vikavolt fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 145 Sp. Atk. Base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Bugbuzz, Volt Switch, Sticky Web, and Energy Ball. Bugbuzz leads at 24% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Vikavolt has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 7SMDebut
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