Boltund (#0836) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP69129–176248–342

Atk9085–156166–306

Def6058–123112–240

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe121113–190222–375

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 121). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+190Max173No SP141Min126Scarf285Tailwind380

At max Speed, Boltund outspeeds 27 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Strong Jaw
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
CompetitiveHidden ability
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0835YamperElectric
1. Level 25#0836BoltundElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1ElectrifyChanges the target’s move’s type to Electric if it hasn’t moved yet this turn.ElectricStatus——20

1NuzzleHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys20100%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

15RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

20SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

28CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

34CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

41ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

48Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

55Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

62Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 34

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM29CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM66Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM68Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM80Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM85SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM90Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM93Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR80Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TR97Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

Tutor 1

TutorRising VoltageIf Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.ElectricSpec70100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Dog Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#047Crown Tundra#156

It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.
Shield
This Pokémon generates electricity and channels it into its legs to keep them going strong. Boltund can run nonstop for three full days.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: パルスワン
Japanese (romaji): Pulsewan
Korean: 펄스멍
Chinese (Traditional): 逐電犬
Chinese (Simplified): 逐电犬
French: Fulgudog
German: Bellektro
Spanish: Boltund
Italian: Boltund

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 7 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65

Sword 7 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65