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.
A sensitive Pokémon that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.
A sensitive Pokémon that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.
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 |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x153-180%KO Drill Run 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Dig 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Marowak builds →Bone Club 2x67-79% Bonemerang 2x52-62% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Dig 2x54-64% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Fini's Moonblast hits Jolteon for 42-49%. Tapu Koko deals 61-72% with Dazzling Gleam.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast42-49% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Toxapex builds →Scald21-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt34-40% Volt Switch27-31% Dazzling Gleam61-72% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x232-273%KO Scald34-40% Waterfall93-109%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO Stone Edge61-72% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Jolteon Best Moveset
Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Jolteon doesn't need to stay in long, Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Discharge threatens on the way out. Voltabsorb adds passive value.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Jolteon develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Thunder and Hyper Beam 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
How to Get Jolteon in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
You're catching Eevee first, not Jolteon. Eevee appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Jolteon in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Jolteon. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 5-38 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveePallet TownLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.5 CityEarlyStarter choiceCeladon CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidCeladon CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidRoute 17Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route5%LateRoute 17Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route5%Late
Step 2Jolteon ✓
Jolteon Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 C-Tier as a sweeper. Shadow Ball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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