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 has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity.
Vikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack.
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 from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Electroweb, Endure, Harden and 1 more.
Nothing fancy here. Vikavolt builds around Buginiumz for extra utility, Quiet nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Levitate does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Vikavolt Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Discharge
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Electroweb and Endure aren't available any other way for Vikavolt, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Zap Cannon and Thunder for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
A few locations for Vikavolt with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Vikavolt in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Vikavolt, start by catching Grubbin through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-35. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinEASYRoute 5Ultra SunGrassLv.13-1620%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 5Ultra MoonGrassLv.13-1620%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.2-315%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrassLv.2-315%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 4Ultra SunGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 4Ultra MoonGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteBlush MountainUltra MoonGrassLv.29-32MidCaveDaySOS from CharjabugBlush MountainUltra SunGrassLv.29-32MidCaveDaySOS from Charjabug
Step 2Catch or Evolve CharjabugMODERATEBlush MountainUltra SunGrassLv.29-3210%MidCaveMODERATEBlush MountainUltra MoonGrassLv.29-3210%MidCaveor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Vikavolt ✓Blush MountainUltra MoonGrassLv.29-32MidCaveDaySOS from CharjabugBlush MountainUltra SunGrassLv.29-32MidCaveDaySOS from CharjabugHeahea BeachUltra SunGift from NPCLv.35LateWaterTotem gift (70 stickers)or evolve from Charjabug (Step 2)
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