Helioptile Evolution
Helioptile Abilities
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Helioptile Moves
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Helioptile Sprites
They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.
The sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.
Helioptile's Japanese name is Erikiteru (エリキテル). Here are all the official names for Helioptile across different languages:
Helioptile Breeding
How to Get Helioptile
Helioptile is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Helioptile in every game where it is available:
About Helioptile
Helioptile is a Electric/Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 289, Helioptile is classified as a Generator Pokémon and is part of the Helioptile → Heliolisk evolution line.
In competitive play, Helioptile is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Dry Skin and Sand Veil and Solar Power, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a sun sweeper. Helioptile is weak to Fighting, Ground-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Helioptile can learn 63 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 6kg, Helioptile has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.