Helioptile

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Helioptile is an Electric/Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6. It is known as the Generator Pokémon.

It charges itself by bathing in the light of the sun, providing it with enough energy that it doesn't need to eat.

Pokédex data

National №	694
Type	Electric Normal
Species	Generator Pokémon
Height	1′08″ (0.5 m)
Weight	13.2 lbs (6.0 kg)
Abilities	1. Dry Skin 2. Sand Veil Solar Power (hidden ability)
Local №	046 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	58
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	44	198	292
Attack	38	72	192
Defense	33	63	181
Sp. Atk	61	114	243
Sp. Def	43	81	203
Speed	70	130	262
Total	289	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Helioptile.

Dry Skin ability Sand Veil ability Solar Power ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	1.25	0	½			2		2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½				0			½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½			2		2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½				0			½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½			2		2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½				0			½

Evolution chart

#694
Helioptile
Electric · Normal

(use Sun Stone)

#695
Heliolisk
Electric · Normal

Pokédex entries

X Omega Ruby	They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
Y Alpha Sapphire	The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.

Moves learned by Helioptile

In other generations
6
7

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Helioptile learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Tail Whip	Normal	—	100
6	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
11	Charge	Electric	—	—
13	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
17	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
22	Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
25	Parabolic Charge	Electric	65	100
31	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
35	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
40	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
45	Electrify	Electric	—	—
49	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100

Egg moves

Helioptile learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Helioptile egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Camouflage	Normal	—	—
Electric Terrain	Electric	—	—
Glare	Normal	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Helioptile can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snore	Normal	50	100

Moves learnt by TM

Helioptile is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
47	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
72	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
94	Surf	Water	90	100
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Helioptile can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Helioptile learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Tail Whip	Normal	—	100
6	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
11	Charge	Electric	—	—
13	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
17	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
22	Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
25	Parabolic Charge	Electric	65	100
31	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
35	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
40	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
45	Electrify	Electric	—	—
49	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100

Egg moves

Helioptile learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Helioptile egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Camouflage	Normal	—	—
Electric Terrain	Electric	—	—
Glare	Normal	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Helioptile is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
47	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
72	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
94	Surf	Water	90	100
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Helioptile can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
6
7

Helioptile sprites

Type	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal		—
Shiny		—

See all Helioptile sprites

Where to find Helioptile

X Y	Route 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Breed Heliolisk
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Location data not yet available

Answers to Helioptile questions

Other languages

English	Helioptile
Japanese	エリキテル (Erikiteru)
German	Eguana
French	Galvaran

Name origin

helios: Greek for ‘sun’
reptile: cold-blooded creatures such as lizards and snakes