Helioptile
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 |
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Type | Electric Normal |
Species | Generator Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Dry Skin 2. Sand Veil Solar Power (hidden ability) |
Local № | 046 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 318 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 58 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Monster |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 44 | 198 | 292 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Helioptile changes
- In Generations 6-7, Helioptile has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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Y Alpha Sapphire |
The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight. |
Sword | When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves. |
Shield | The sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness. |
Moves learned by Helioptile
Moves learnt by level up
Helioptile learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
8 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
12 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
16 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
28 | Parabolic Charge | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
32 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
40 | Electrify | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Egg moves
Helioptile learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Helioptile gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dragon Rush | Dragon | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Dragon Tail | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
Glare | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Helioptile can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Helioptile is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
56 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Helioptile is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Helioptile learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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.
Helioptile sprites
Where to find Helioptile
X Y |
Route 9 |
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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 |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Route 6, Giant's Mirror |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Not available in this game |
Answers to Helioptile questions
- Is the Helioptile evolution chain worth it?
- What level should I evolve Helioptile?
- Shiny Helioptile on purpose??
- Dry Skin or Sand Veil for Helioptile/Heliolisk?
- Should I teach/keep Dark Pulse for Helioptile/Heliolisk?
- Wich is the most comfortable (and longest) route for egg hatching?
- Which Electric type Pokemon should I use in XY?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Helioptile |
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Japanese | エリキテル (Erikiteru) |
German | Eguana |
French | Galvaran |
Name origin
- helios
- Greek for ‘sun’
- reptile
- cold-blooded creature with scaly skin