Vikavolt's stats are solid on their own, but Levitate is what pushes it over the line. It gives it a Ground immunity. Only weak to Fire and Rock. Known as the Stag Beetle Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
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
AvgType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Vikavolt to get Grubbin eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Discharge, Harden.
The Sash lets Vikavolt ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Sticky Web up, and Levitate squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Best Vikavolt Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Bug Buzz
- Sticky Web
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Vikavolt develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Thunderbolt and Bug Buzz show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Grubbin first, not Vikavolt. Grubbin appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Vikavolt in Sword & Shield
To get Vikavolt, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower RuinsShieldGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingThunderstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower RuinsSwordGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingThunderstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1630%EarlyWaterRainingEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1630%EarlyWaterRainingEASYEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.10-1515%EarlyCaveRainingEASYEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.10-1515%EarlyCaveRainingMODERATERoute 1ShieldGrassLv.2-510%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 1SwordGrassLv.2-510%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATESlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworldLv.2-310%EarlyForestAll WeatherMODERATESlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworldLv.2-310%EarlyForestAll WeatherCHALLENGINGSlumbering WealdShieldGrassLv.2-35%EarlyForestAll WeatherCHALLENGINGSlumbering WealdSwordGrassLv.2-35%EarlyForestAll Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve CharjabugEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3025%MidThunderstormEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3025%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4030%LateRainingEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4030%LateRainingEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateThunderstormEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateThunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Vikavolt ✓
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.
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.
Run Levitate on Vikavolt. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
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.
Vikavolt can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Vikavolt has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 VIISMDebut
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