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.
Every hair on its body starts to stand sharply on end if it becomes charged with electricity.
It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10,000-volt lightning bolts.
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 X & Y, Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (183-216%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave32-38% Thunderbolt23-27% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jolteon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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X & Y 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
X & Y Jolteon Best Moveset
Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Jolteon doesn't need to stay in long, Air Balloon provides temporary Ground immunity and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Thunderbolt threatens on the way out. Voltabsorb adds passive value.
Best Build
Jolteon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Ice
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
- Thunder Wave
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Captivate and Charm from the egg pool give Jolteon something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Jolteon in X & Y
Can't catch Jolteon directly. Start with Eevee at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Jolteon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Jolteon in X & Y
To get Jolteon, start by catching Eevee through trade and walking encounters at Lv. 5-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Jolteon ✓
Jolteon Guide
In X & Y, 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. Shadow Ball with Air Balloon is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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.
In X & Y, run Shadow Ball, Hiddenpowerice, Thunderbolt, and Volt Switch on Jolteon. Shadow Ball is the most common pick at 23% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
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