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No. 0941 · Generation IX · Paldea

Kilowattrel

The Frigatebird Pokémon
Electric Flying
Weak to Ice Rock
All matchups
Kilowattrel
Sprite

TL;DR. Kilowattrel is a electric/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 490. Kilowattrel inflates its throat sac to amplify its electricity. By riding the wind, this Pokémon can fly over 430 miles in a day.

Electric Flying

Kilowattrel inflates its throat sac to amplify its electricity. By riding the wind, this Pokémon can fly over 430 miles in a day.

Height1.4 m
Weight38.6 kg
AbilitiesWind Power, Volt Absorb
HiddenCompetitive
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 70
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 105
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 125
Total490
490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 57th among Electric-types.
125 base Speed, Kilowattrel's strongest stat, ranking 11th of 173 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Kilowattrel 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, Kilowattrel reaches 2,443 CP at level 40 and 2,795 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack221
GO Defense132
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)2,443
Max CP (L50)2,762
Best buddy (L51)2,795
Raid catch CP 1,325–1,396 (L20). Weather boosted 1,656–1,745 (L25).

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Competitive

Kilowattrel in competitive play.

Kilowattrel is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #518 in the Great League.

RU
Offensive Pivot
Thunderbolt / Hurricane / Volt Switch / Roost
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityVolt Absorb
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFlying, Water
NU
Offensive Pivot
Air Slash / Thunderbolt / U-turn / Roost
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityVolt Absorb
  • NatureTimid
  • TeraSteel, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #518 75.4 score
Ultra League #347 77.4 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Kilowattrel.

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

What type is Kilowattrel?

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

What is Kilowattrel weak to?

Kilowattrel takes 2× damage from Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Kilowattrel resistant to?

Kilowattrel is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel.

How does Kilowattrel evolve?

Kilowattrel evolves from Wattrel (Level 25). Kilowattrel is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Kilowattrel from?

Kilowattrel was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0941.

What are Kilowattrel's base stats?

Kilowattrel has HP 70, Attack 70, Defense 60, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 60, and Speed 125. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Kilowattrel's abilities?

Kilowattrel can have the abilities Wind Power, Volt Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Competitive.

Is Kilowattrel legendary or mythical?

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

What is Kilowattrel's best stat?

Kilowattrel's highest base stat is Speed at 125, which ranks 11th of 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Kilowattrel good?

Kilowattrel has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 57th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Kilowattrel's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. Wind Power does not change its matchups. With Volt Absorb, Electric moves heal it instead of doing damage. Competitive does not change its matchups.

See the full Q&A page for Kilowattrel →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Kilowattrel 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Kilowattrel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Wind Power: does not change its type matchups.

Volt Absorb: Electric moves heal it instead of doing damage.

Competitive: does not change its type matchups.

2× Weak to
Ice Rock
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Flying Bug Steel
0× Immune to
Ground
2× Weak to
Ice Rock
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Flying Bug Steel
0× Immune to
Electric Ground
Comparison

Kilowattrel vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Kilowattrel Electric avg Difference
HP 70 70 +0
Attack 70 76 -6
Defense 60 65 -5
Special Attack 105 76 +29
Special Defense 60 68 -8
Speed 125 82 +43
Total 490 437 +53
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Game appearances

Kilowattrel appears in 4 games.

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

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Kilowattrel.

Every main-series game Kilowattrel is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six, South Paldean Sea
    • WildEast Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, East Paldean Sea
    • WildWest Province: Area One, Area Two, West Paldean Sea
    • WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Three, North Paldean Sea, Casseroya Lake
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 6★)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Kilowattrel appears in 57 episodes.

From HZ052 (2024-05-31) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Kilowattrel partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Kilowattrel partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Kilowattrel in TCG Pocket.

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

Kilowattrel TCG Pocket card from Ruler of the Skies
Kilowattrel
◆◆ Uncommon
Kilowattrel TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Kilowattrel
◆◆ Uncommon