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No. 0694 · Generation VI · Kalos

Helioptile

The Generator Pokémon

TL;DR. Helioptile is a electric/normal-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 289. They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.

Electric Normal

They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.

Height0.5 m
Weight6.0 kg
AbilitiesDry Skin, Sand Veil
HiddenSolar Power
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 289. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 44
Attack 38
Defense 33
Sp. Attack 61
Sp. Defense 43
Speed 70
Total289
289 base stat total, the 902nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 160th among Electric-types.
70 base Speed, Helioptile's strongest stat, ranking 100th of 198 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Helioptile 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, Helioptile reaches 933 CP at level 40 and 1,067 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack115
GO Defense78
GO Stamina127
Max CP (L40)933
Max CP (L50)1,054
Best buddy (L51)1,067
Raid catch CP 489–533 (L20). Weather boosted 612–666 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Helioptile.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Helioptile, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Helioptile?

Helioptile is a Electric/Normal-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Helioptile weak to?

Helioptile takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Helioptile resistant to?

Helioptile is immune to Ghost. It also resists Electric, Flying, Steel.

How does Helioptile evolve?

Helioptile evolves into Heliolisk (Use Sun Stone).

What generation is Helioptile from?

Helioptile was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0694.

What are Helioptile's base stats?

Helioptile has HP 44, Attack 38, Defense 33, Special Attack 61, Special Defense 43, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 289.

What are Helioptile's abilities?

Helioptile can have the abilities Dry Skin, Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Solar Power.

Is Helioptile legendary or mythical?

No. Helioptile is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Helioptile's best stat?

Helioptile's highest base stat is Speed at 70, which ranks 100th of 198 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Helioptile good?

Helioptile has a base stat total of 289, the 902nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 160th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Helioptile as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Helioptile in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Helioptile in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Helioptile 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Helioptile is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting Ground
½× Resists
Electric Flying Steel
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison

Helioptile vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 198 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Helioptile Electric avg Difference
HP 44 74 -30
Attack 38 75 -37
Defense 33 62 -29
Special Attack 61 68 -7
Special Defense 43 65 -22
Speed 70 73 -3
Total 289 417 -128
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Game appearances

Helioptile appears in 8 games.

Every mainline release where Helioptile is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Helioptile in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.

X, Y
Friend Safari ElectricKalos Route 9
Pokémon anime

Helioptile appears in 19 episodes.

From BW134 (2013-07-18) through JN098 (2022-02-18).

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Helioptile cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.