Kilowattrel (#0941) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk7067–134130–262

Def6058–123112–240

SpA10599–172193–339

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe125117–194229–383

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 125). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+194Max177No SP145Min130Scarf291Tailwind388

At max Speed, Kilowattrel outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Flying½×Grass½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalPoisonGhostFireWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

Wind Power
When hit by a wind move, the power of the next Electric-type move it uses is doubled.
Volt Absorb
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
CompetitiveHidden ability
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

7.15% of teams · rank #30 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Electric

Hurricane
Volt Switch
Weather Ball
Thunder

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

Usage by rating

All players4.49%
Rated 1500+5.39%
Rated 1630+7.15%
Rated 1760+1.37%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.15%

Moves

Hurricane95.7%
Volt Switch94.6%
Weather Ball89.2%
Thunder89.2%
Roost12.7%
Thunderbolt7.8%
Air Slash4.3%
Charge Beam1.7%
Stockpile1.7%
Substitute1.1%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots94.9%
Choice Specs2.9%
Leftovers1.7%
Life Orb0.4%
Wise Glasses0%
Focus Sash0%

Abilities

92.4%
7.4%
0.2%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe89.6%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.2%
Timid 128 Def / 128 SpA / 252 Spe1.7%
Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.1%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.3%

Tera types

Electric50.2%
Normal33.1%
Flying6.9%
Steel2.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Krookodile49.7%
Cyclizar38.9%

Evolution

#0940WattrelElectricFlying
1. Level 25#0941KilowattrelElectricFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

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

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

4Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

7Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

11PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

15SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

19UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

24RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

30Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

36AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

43Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

48DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

55HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 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

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Frigatebird Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#178

It uses its throat sac to store electricity generated by its wings. There’s hardly any oil in its feathers, so it is a poor swimmer.
Violet
Kilowattrel inflates its throat sac to amplify its electricity. By riding the wind, this Pokémon can fly over 430 miles in a day.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: タイカイデン
Japanese (romaji): Taikaiden
Korean: 찌리비크
Chinese (Traditional): 大電海燕
Chinese (Simplified): 大电海燕
French: Fulgulairo
German: Voltrean
Spanish: Kilowattrel
Italian: Kilowattrel

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).