Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Heliolisk's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A now-vanished desert culture treasured these Pokémon. Appropriately, when Heliolisk came to the Galar region, treasure came with them.
One Heliolisk basking in the sun with its frill outspread is all it would take to produce enough electricity to power a city.
Heliolisk Weakness
Heliolisk's Electric/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting and Ground. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Heliolisk's special bulk (base 94 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Heliolisk with Earthquake (238-281%). Cobalion threatens a KO with Close Combat (216-255%). Landorus deals 47-55% with Sludge Bomb.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x238-281%KO Rapid Spin40-47% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x216-255%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Heliolisk View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb47-55% Psychic47-55% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against HelioliskView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Heliolisk evolved from Helioptile's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Helioptile eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Helioptile pushed Heliolisk to 481 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +51. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Heliolisk to get Helioptile eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Rush, Dragon Tail, Glare.
Sword & Shield Heliolisk Best Moveset
Heliolisk doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Hasty nature still pushes offense. Discharge and Water coverage keep the pressure on while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Heliolisk best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Parabolic Charge
- Weather Ball
- Discharge
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
- Parabolic Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Heliolisk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Heliolisk in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Heliolisk. The 2-stage line runs through Helioptile, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Heliolisk in Sword & Shield
The path to Heliolisk starts with Helioptile at Lv. 28-33 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HelioptileGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormRoute 6ShieldOverworld Lv.29-33 Route29%MidAll WeatherRoute 6SwordOverworld Lv.29-33 Route29%MidAll Weather
Step 2Heliolisk ✓
Heliolisk Guide
In Sword & Shield, Heliolisk looks average on paper at 481 BST. But Dry Skin is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Paraboliccharge with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Machamp (Fighting) and Golem (Ground) when using Heliolisk. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Heliolisk's base 109 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Heliolisk gets Dry Skin, Sand Veil, and Solar Power. But Dry Skin is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 109 Speed, Dry Skin gives Heliolisk an edge before opponents can react.
Heliolisk is a special attacker with base 109 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 109 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Sword & Shield, Heliolisk has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Heliolisk has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Heliolisk has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6XYDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves