#738 Vikavolt

#738 Vikavolt

bugelectric
Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight45 kg(99.2 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 7

Vikavolt's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 77
295
Attack 70
176
Defense 90
216
Sp. Atk 145
326
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 43
122
0/508
1321
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
firerock
1xdamage
normalwatericepoisongroundflyingpsychicbugghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
electricgrassfightingsteel

Vikavolt Abilities

Levitate

Evades Ground moves.

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Vikavolt Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
String Shotbugstatus–95Level 1The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100Level 1The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Crunchdarkphysical80100Level 1The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Chargeelectricstatus––Level 1The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Dischargeelectricspecial80100Level 1The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 15The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Sparkelectricphysical65100Level 23The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sticky Webbugstatus––Level 29The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
Bug Buzzbugspecial90100Level 36The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Guillotinenormalphysical–30Level 43A vicious tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Flyflyingphysical9095Level 50The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Agilitypsychicstatus––Level 57The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Zap Cannonelectricspecial12050Level 64The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Air Slashflyingspecial7595TMThe user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Baton Passnormalstatus––TMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Eerie Impulseelectricstatus–100TMThe user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Electric Terrainelectricstatus––TMThe user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
Electro Ballelectricspecial–100TMThe user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Electrowebelectricspecial5595TMThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Endurenormalstatus––TMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flash Cannonsteelspecial80100TMThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Light Screenpsychicstatus––TMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Lungebugphysical80100TMThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protectnormalstatus––TMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Restpsychicstatus––TMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Struggle Bugbugspecial50100TMThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
Substitutenormalstatus––TMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Supercell Slamelectricphysical10095TMThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Swiftnormalspecial60–TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus–90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Volt Switchelectricspecial70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Bug Bitebugphysical60100EggThe user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Diggroundphysical80100EggThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Hardennormalstatus––EggThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Iron Defensesteelstatus––EggThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100EggThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Vice Gripnormalphysical55100EggThe target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
X Scissorbugphysical80100EggThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

Vikavolt Sprites

Normal
Vikavolt Gen VII Normal sprite
Shiny
Vikavolt Gen VII Shiny sprite
Pokedex Entries
Sun

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

Moon

It produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.

Ultra Sun

It has an organ that generates electricity in its abdomen. It concentrates energy in its strong jaws and fires off powerful jolts of electricity.

Ultra Moon

Vikavolt flusters opponents with acrobatic flying maneuvers. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electric beam attack.

Sword

It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.

In Other Languages

Vikavolt's Japanese name is Kuwagannon (クワガノン). Here are all the official names for Vikavolt across different languages:

JapaneseクワガノンKuwagannon
Korean투구뿌논
Chinese (Traditional)鍬農炮蟲
FrenchLucanon
GermanDonarion
SpanishVikavolt
ItalianVikavolt
Chinese (Simplified)锹农炮虫

Vikavolt Breeding

Species
Stag Beetle Pokémon
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience225

How to Get Vikavolt

Vikavolt is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Vikavolt in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Alola #29Melemele #29Akala #13Ula'ula #14Alola (USUM) #36Melemele (USUM) #36Akala (USUM) #13Ula'ula (USUM) #14Galar #18Kitakami #114
GameMethodLocationDetails
Ultra SunWildBlush mountain, Heahea beachSos Encounter, Gift
Ultra MoonWildBlush mountainSos Encounter
FAQ

About Vikavolt

Vikavolt is a Bug/Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 500, Vikavolt is classified as a Stag Beetle Pokémon and is part of the Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt evolution line.

In competitive play, Vikavolt is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 9.17% usage rate. Its key abilities are Levitate, which allow it to function as a versatile team member with valuable Ground immunity. Vikavolt is weak to Fire, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Vikavolt can learn 75 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Bug Buzz, Thunderbolt, Sticky Web, Energy Ball. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 45kg, Vikavolt has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.