Wattrel
TL;DR. Wattrel is a electric/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 280. When its wings catch the wind, the bones within produce electricity. This Pokémon dives into the ocean, catching prey by electrocuting them.
When its wings catch the wind, the bones within produce electricity. This Pokémon dives into the ocean, catching prey by electrocuting them.
Stat spread.
Total of 280. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Wattrel 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, Wattrel reaches 826 CP at level 40 and 945 CP as a best buddy.
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Wattrel in competitive play.
Wattrel is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Wattrel.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Wattrel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Wattrel?
Wattrel is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Wattrel weak to?
Wattrel takes 2× damage from Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Wattrel resistant to?
Wattrel is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel.
How does Wattrel evolve?
Wattrel evolves into Kilowattrel (Level 25).
What generation is Wattrel from?
Wattrel was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0940.
What are Wattrel's base stats?
Wattrel has HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 35, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 40, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 280.
What are Wattrel's abilities?
Wattrel can have the abilities Wind Power, Volt Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Competitive.
Is Wattrel legendary or mythical?
No. Wattrel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Wattrel's best stat?
Wattrel's highest base stat is Speed at 70, which ranks 105th of 173 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Wattrel good?
Wattrel has a base stat total of 280, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 150th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Wattrel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Wattrel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Wattrel vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Wattrel | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 70 | -30 |
| Attack | 40 | 76 | -36 |
| Defense | 35 | 65 | -30 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 76 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 68 | -28 |
| Speed | 70 | 82 | -12 |
| Total | 280 | 437 | -157 |
Wattrel appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Wattrel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Wattrel isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Wattrel is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Wattrel appears in 17 episodes.
From HZ013 (2023-07-14) through HZ085 (2025-02-21).
- HZ013 An Unexpected Picnic! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ014 Fly! Wattrel!! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ015 Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit? Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ016 Quaxly, We Can Do It Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ017 Special Training Time! Horizons 2024-02-27
- HZ023 Fiery Galarian Moltres Horizons 2024-03-29
- HZ026 Terapagos's Adventure Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ028 The Stolen Treasure Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ030 Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?! Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ034 Respective Departures Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ044 The Plan to Capture Rayquaza Horizons 2024-09-09
- HZ047 Put Your Heart Into It! Horizons 2025-01-13
+ 5 more episodes
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Wattrel partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Wattrel partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Wattrel card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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