Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Wattrel's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When its wings catch the wind, the bones within produce electricity. This Pokémon dives into the ocean, catching prey by electrocuting them.
These Pokémon make their nests on coastal cliffs. The nests have a strange, crackling texture, and they’re a popular delicacy.
Wattrel is weak to Ice and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Glimmora can KO Wattrel with Power Gem (120-141%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Wattrel for 81-95%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 245-288%.
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x120-141%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Weavile builds →Knock Off65-77% Ice Shard 2x81-95% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x245-288%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Lapras builds →Liquidation74-87% Icicle Spear 2x44-52% | ||
One evolution ahead. Wattrel grows into Kilowattrel through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wattrel easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Wattrel with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Timid nature maximize that, and Voltabsorb handles the rest. Roost patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Wattrel best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hurricane
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Agility
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Wattrel learns Brave Bird and Hurricane naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Bug and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Wattrel is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 56 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Wattrel in Scarlet & Violet
Wattrel's encounter pool splits between Violet and Scarlet. You've got 56 walking spots at Lv. 14-29 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Wattrel evolves into Kilowattrel at level 25. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 280 BST.
Wattrel evolves into Kilowattrel at level 25. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
You can run Wattrel through the first few routes without issues. 280 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Kilowattrel as fast as you can.
Wattrel only appears in 1 game. Currently catchable in Scarlet & Violet. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Wattrel joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves