Stats & Training
Jolteon's built around special offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It controls 10,000-volt power. When the fur covering its body stands on end, the fur is hard and sharp, like needles.
It controls 10,000-volt power. When the fur covering its body stands on end, the fur is hard and sharp, like needles.
Jolteon Weakness
Jolteon's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jolteon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Jolteon for 64-75%. Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (183-216%).
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist64-75% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Out of 8 evolutions from Eevee, Jolteon comes from the item path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Both Jolteon and Vaporeon hit 525 total stats from Eevee. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jolteon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 9 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Jolteon Best Moveset
Jolteon's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Thunder is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Jolteon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Thunder
- Weather Ball
- Wish
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Volt Switch
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Covet from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Jolteon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
No wild encounters for Jolteon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Jolteon Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Don't let Jolteon's 525 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a sweeper. Thunder with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Jolteon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Run Volt Absorb on Jolteon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Jolteon also gets Quick Feet, but they don't compare. With base 130 Speed, Volt Absorb gives Jolteon an edge before opponents can react.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Jolteon fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Jolteon 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
Jolteon has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves