Stats & Training
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Wattrel's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When its wings catch the wind, the bones within produce electricity. This Pokémon dives into the ocean, catching prey by electrocuting them.
These Pokémon make their nests on coastal cliffs. The nests have a strange, crackling texture, and they’re a popular delicacy.
Wattrel Weakness
Wattrel is weak to Ice and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x199-235%KO Rock Slide 2x103-123%KO Ancient Power 2x150-177%KO Smack Down 2x70-83% | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 2x217-256%KO Rock Slide 2x163-193%KO Rock Tomb 2x130-154%KO Rock Throw 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | B | |
 Bonsly Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Bonsly builds →Rock Slide 2x137-162%KO Rock Tomb 2x110-130%KO Rock Throw 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Pupitar RockGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Pupitar builds →Stone Edge 2x188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x142-167%KO Rock Throw 2x95-112%KO Smack Down 2x95-112%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Glimmora can KO Wattrel with Power Gem (120-141%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Wattrel for 81-95%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 245-288%.
Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x120-141%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Weavile builds →Knock Off65-77% Ice Shard 2x81-95% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x245-288%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wattrel View Lapras builds →Liquidation74-87% Icicle Spear 2x44-52% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
One evolution ahead. Wattrel grows into Kilowattrel through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wattrel easily with 47 breeding partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Endeavor, Feather Dance, Spit Up and 3 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Wattrel Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Wattrel with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Timid nature maximize that, and Voltabsorb handles the rest. Roost patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Wattrel best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hurricane
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Agility
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Wattrel gets Endeavor and Feather Dance exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Bug coverage rounds out the picture alongside Brave Bird and Hurricane.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Wattrel Locations
Wattrel is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 56 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Wattrel in Scarlet & Violet
Wattrel's encounter pool splits between Violet and Scarlet. You've got 56 walking spots at Lv. 14-29 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Wattrel Guide
Wattrel evolves into Kilowattrel at level 25. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 280 BST.
Wattrel evolves into Kilowattrel at level 25. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For Scarlet & Violet, you can run Wattrel through the first few routes without issues. 280 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Kilowattrel as fast as you can.
Wattrel is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods.
Game Availability
Wattrel joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves