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No. 0695

Heliolisk

Generator Pokémon

Heliolisk
Official art
ElectricNormal
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
21 kg 46.3 lbs
Base stat total
481 top 39%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
One Heliolisk basking in the sun with its frill outspread is all it would take to produce enough electricity to power a city.
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Base stats

HP62122–169234–328
Atk5554–117103–229
Def5251–11498–223
SpA109102–177200–348
SpD9489–160173–315
Spe109102–177200–348
Total481Higher than 61% of all Pokémon
HP62Atk55Def52Spe109SpD94SpA109

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 109). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+177Max161No SP129Min116Scarf265Tailwind354

At max Speed, Heliolisk outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 177Heliolisk · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161Heliolisk · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 129Heliolisk · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonRockBugFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Dry Skin: Water becomes 0×

With Dry Skin: Fire becomes 1.25×

Abilities

  • Dry Skin

    Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

  • Sand Veil

    Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

  • Solar PowerHidden ability

    Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#132 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (29.7%) · Dry Skin (59.2%) · Timid (59.7%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (41.2%)

Moves Thunderbolt, Protect, Hyper Voice, Volt Switch

Singles

#136 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (26.4%) · Dry Skin (86.9%) · Timid (67.8%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (49.3%)

Moves Thunderbolt, Shed Tail, Volt Switch, Grass Knot

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.17% of teams · rank #169 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Dry Skin
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Volt Switch
  2. Hyper Voice
  3. Thunder
  4. Surf

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.75%
  • Rated 1500+0.49%
  • Rated 1630+0.17%
  • Rated 1760+0.07%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.17%

Moves

  • Volt Switch79.2%
  • Hyper Voice69.7%
  • Thunder46.5%
  • Surf44.7%
  • Thunderbolt44.3%
  • Weather Ball36%
  • Glare17.5%
  • Grass Knot13.6%
  • Parabolic Charge13.2%
  • Focus Blast9.8%

Items

  • Life Orb39.7%
  • Choice Scarf26.6%
  • Focus Sash14.8%
  • Magnet5.8%
  • Air Balloon4.9%
  • Sitrus Berry4.2%

Abilities

  • 86.8%
  • 13.2%

EV spreads

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe89.2%
  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.1%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe2.4%
  • Hasty 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe1.6%
  • Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe0.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
1ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20
1DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15
1Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15
1ElectrifyChanges the target’s move’s type to Electric if it hasn’t moved yet this turn.ElectricStatus——20
1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
1Parabolic ChargeHeals the user for half the total damage dealt to all targets.ElectricSpec65100%20
1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
1ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
1Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM / HM / TR 49

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
TM01Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5
TM03Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM05Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
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
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM46Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM75Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM80Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM82ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%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
TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20
TM99Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TR07Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
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
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
TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TR80Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10
TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15
TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

Tutor 2

TutorRising VoltageIf Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.ElectricSpec70100%20
TutorScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Generator Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
—
Coastal Kalos#047Galar#319Lumiose#203
  1. One Heliolisk basking in the sun with its frill outspread is all it would take to produce enough electricity to power a city.

    Shield
  2. A now-vanished desert culture treasured these Pokémon. Appropriately, when Heliolisk came to the Galar region, treasure came with them.

    Sword
  3. It stimulates its muscles with electricity, boosting the strength in its legs and enabling it to run 100 yards in five seconds.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. They flare their frills and generate energy. A single Heliolisk can generate sufficient electricity to power a skyscraper.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
エレザード
Japanese (romaji)
Elezard
Korean
일레도리자드
Chinese (Traditional)
光電傘蜥
Chinese (Simplified)
光电伞蜥
French
Iguolta
German
Elezard
Spanish
Heliolisk
Italian
Heliolisk

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
168
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 4 areas
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 4 areas
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60