#738
Vikavolt
Stag Beetle Pokémon
BugElectric
It zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.
Base Stats
HP 77
Attack 70
Defense 90
Sp. Atk 145
Sp. Def 75
Speed 43
Total 500
Type Effectiveness
Resistant to
Abilities
Forms
Evolution Chain
Moves
Locations
Details
Category Stag Beetle Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 45.0 kg
Base Exp 225
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat —
Egg Groups Bug
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Assault Vest
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 244
Def 52
SpA 28
SpD 180
Spe 4
String Shot Support
Item
Iapapa Berry / Sitrus Berry
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 252
Def 68
SpA 28
SpD 156
Spe 4
Strategy Overview
- Vikavolt is unique in the metagame thanks to the combination of its typing, its ability Levitate, and its access to Electroweb.
- It has an incredibly efficient base stat spread, boasting a base 145 Special Attack stat and respectable 77 / 90 / 75 bulk.
- Vikavolt can fill a variety of roles thanks to its diverse movepool. It can disrupt, act as a pivot with Volt Switch, control speed with Electroweb and String Shot, and fire off high damage attacks.
- Thanks to Levitate, it's one of the few Pokemon making the Discharge + Earthquake combination possible.
- However, Vikavolt sits at a bit of an awkward base 43 Speed stat, and other Electric-types such as Tapu Koko and Magnezone are better alternatives if speed control or Levitate is not required.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc