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Jolteon
The Lightning Pokémon
TL;DR. Jolteon is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 525. It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
Electric
It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
Height0.8 m
Weight24.5 kg
AbilitiesVolt Absorb
HiddenQuick Feet
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 65
Attack 65
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 130
Total525
525 base stat total, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 16th among Electric-types.
130 base Speed, Jolteon's strongest stat, ranking 5th of 69 Electric-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Jolteon on Daily Pokémon
Jolteon was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Jolteon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Jolteon reaches 2,888 CP at level 40 and 3,304 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack232
GO Defense182
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)2,888
Max CP (L50)3,265
Best buddy (L51)3,304
Raid catch CP 1,574–1,650 (L20). Weather boosted 1,967–2,063 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Jolteon in competitive play.
Jolteon is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #752 in the Great League.
PU
Calm Mind
Calm Mind / Thunderbolt / Volt Switch / Alluring Voice
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #752 69.8 score
Ultra League #458 75.2 score
Master League #353 48.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Jolteon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Jolteon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Jolteon?
Jolteon is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Jolteon weak to?
Jolteon takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Jolteon resistant to?
Jolteon resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Jolteon evolve?
Jolteon evolves from Eevee (Use Thunder Stone). Jolteon is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Jolteon from?
Jolteon was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0135.
What are Jolteon's base stats?
Jolteon has HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 60, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 95, and Speed 130. Total base stat total: 525.
What are Jolteon's abilities?
Jolteon can have the ability Volt Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Quick Feet.
Is Jolteon legendary or mythical?
No. Jolteon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Jolteon's best stat?
Jolteon's highest base stat is Speed at 130, which ranks 5th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Jolteon good?
Jolteon has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 16th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Jolteon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Jolteon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Electric Steel
Comparison
Jolteon vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Jolteon | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Attack | 65 | 75 | -10 |
| Defense | 60 | 65 | -5 |
| Special Attack | 110 | 84 | +26 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 68 | +27 |
| Speed | 130 | 82 | +48 |
| Total | 525 | 443 | +82 |
Game appearances
Jolteon appears in 40 games.
Every mainline release where Jolteon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Jolteon isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Jolteon is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon anime
Jolteon appears in 19 episodes.
From EP040 (1998-04-16) through JN120 (2022-08-05).
- EP040 The Battling Eevee Brothers Original 1998-10-27
- EP056 The Ultimate Test Original 1999-04-24
- EP101 The Mandarin Island Miss Match Original 2000-04-15
- HZ120 Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission! Horizons 2026-05-25
- EP183 A Ghost of a Chance Original 2001-11-10
- EP226 Nerves of Steelix! Original 2002-12-21
- EP242 Some Like It Hot Original 2003-03-29
- AG071 A Six Pack Attack! Advanced Generation 2005-03-26
- DP165 Flint Sparks the Fire! Diamond & Pearl 2010-07-24
- DP179 The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-30
- BW102 Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! Black & White 2013-03-02
- BW103 Curtain Up, Unova League! Black & White 2013-03-09
+ 7 more episodes
- XY048 Bonnie for the Defense! XY 2014-12-20
- XY090 Tag Team Battle Inspiration! XY 2015-11-28
- JN002 Legend? Go! Friends? Go! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN049 To Train, or Not to Train! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN098 Out of Their Elements! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN119 Koharu and Eievui - The Miracle of Evolution Journeys 2022-07-29
- JN120 Infinite Possibilities! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Jolteon partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Jolteon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Jolteon has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Jolteon sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
9 Jolteon cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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