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No. 0738 · Generation VII · Alola

Vikavolt

The Stag Beetle Pokémon

TL;DR. Vikavolt is a bug/electric-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 500. It zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.

Bug Electric

It zips around, on sharp lookout for an opening. It concentrates electrical energy within its large jaws and uses it to zap its enemies.

Height1.5 m

Weight45.0 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 77

Attack 70

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 145

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 43

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Bug-types.

145 base Special Attack, Vikavolt's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 157 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Vikavolt 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, Vikavolt reaches 3,117 CP at level 40 and 3,566 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack254

GO Defense158

GO Stamina184

Max CP (L40)3,117

Max CP (L50)3,524

Best buddy (L51)3,566

Raid catch CP 1,700–1,781 (L20). Weather boosted 2,126–2,226 (L25).

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Competitive

Vikavolt in competitive play.

Vikavolt is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #374 in the Great League.

Sticky Web Setter

Sticky Web / Volt Switch / Bug Buzz / Energy Ball

ItemFocus Sash
NatureModest
EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraGhost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #374 80.3 score

Ultra League #245 82.1 score

Master League #215 62.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Vikavolt.

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

What type is Vikavolt?

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

What is Vikavolt weak to?

Vikavolt takes 2× damage from Fire, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Vikavolt resistant to?

Vikavolt resists Grass, Electric, Fighting, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Vikavolt evolve?

Vikavolt evolves from Charjabug (Level up at Vast Poni Canyon) or Charjabug (Level up at Blush Mountain) or Charjabug (Use Thunder Stone). Vikavolt is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Vikavolt from?

Vikavolt was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0738.

What are Vikavolt's base stats?

Vikavolt has HP 77, Attack 70, Defense 90, Special Attack 145, Special Defense 75, and Speed 43. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Vikavolt's abilities?

Vikavolt can have the ability Levitate.

Is Vikavolt legendary or mythical?

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

What is Vikavolt's best stat?

Vikavolt's highest base stat is Special Attack at 145, which ranks 2nd of 157 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Vikavolt good?

Vikavolt has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms