Stats & Training
Vikavolt's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.
If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.
Vikavolt Weakness
Type-wise, Vikavolt takes extra damage from Fire and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 77 HP and balanced defenses, Vikavolt can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar can KO Vikavolt with Flare Blitz (147-173%). Lunatone's Psychic hits Vikavolt for 56-66%. Volcarona deals 47-56% with Psychic.
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Incineroar builds →Knock Off40-47% Flare Blitz 2x147-173%KO | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam37-44% Moonblast39-46% Psychic56-66% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Volcarona builds →Psychic47-56% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vikavolt View Tyranitar builds →Crunch81-96% Stone Edge 2x204-240%KO Earthquake68-80% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Vikavolt doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Grubbin's line. Breed this form to get Grubbin eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Grubbin gave Vikavolt the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+90), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vikavolt to get Grubbin eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Discharge, Harden.
Sword & Shield Vikavolt Best Moveset
The Sash lets Vikavolt ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Sticky Web up, and Levitate squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Vikavolt best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Bug Buzz
- Sticky Web
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Volt Switch
- Mud Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Vikavolt develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Thunderbolt and Bug Buzz 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 Vikavolt in Sword & Shield
You're catching Grubbin first, not Vikavolt. Grubbin appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Vikavolt in Sword & Shield
To get Vikavolt, start by catching Grubbin through walking encounters at Lv. 2-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrubbinNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyRainingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlyRainingWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlyRainingRoute 1ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest10%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.2-3 Forest5%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.2-3 Forest5%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve CharjabugHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3025%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3025%MidThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateThunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Vikavolt ✓
Vikavolt Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Vikavolt's 500 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Energy Ball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Vikavolt's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire) and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Sword & Shield, Run Levitate on Vikavolt. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Sword & Shield, Vikavolt fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 145 Sp. Atk. Base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Energy Ball, Bugbuzz, Sticky Web, and Thunderbolt. Energy Ball leads at 25% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Vikavolt has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 7SMDebut
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