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Helioptile in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #318 • Generator Pokémon

Helioptile in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.

Shield

The sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.

Pokémon details

Types

ElectricNormal

Category

Generator Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

6 kg (13.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0694

Pokédex

Galar #318

Helioptile in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

44

198

292

Attack

38

72

192

Defense

33

63

181

Sp. Atk

61

114

243

Sp. Def

43

81

203

Speed

70

130

262

Total

289

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Helioptile, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #318
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 6

Wild Pokémon

Overworld29-3329%

-

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld28-3040%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld6040%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 25 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 25, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Lake of Outrage

Max Raid Battles — pool 25 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 25, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

East Lake Axewell

Max Raid Battles — pool 39 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 39, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 39 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 39, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 57 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 57, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 57 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 57, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 72 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 72 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 6

Wild Pokémon

Overworld29-3329%

-

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld28-3040%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld6040%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 25 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 25, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Lake of Outrage

Max Raid Battles — pool 25 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 25, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

East Lake Axewell

Max Raid Battles — pool 39 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 39, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 39 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 39, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 57 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 57, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Hammerlocke Hills

Max Raid Battles — pool 57 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 57, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 72 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 72 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartTail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.

Normal-10030
StartMud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
4Pound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035
8Thunder Shock

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric4010030
12Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
16Charge

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Electric--20
20Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
24Volt Switch

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Electric7010020
28Parabolic Charge

The user attacks everything around it. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

Electric6510020
32Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-9020
36Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
40Electrify

If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target’s move becomes Electric type.

Electric--20
44Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM14Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-9020
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM17Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM48Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM56U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM75Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM80Volt Switch

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Electric7010020
TM81Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM82Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

Electric559515
TM90Electric Terrain

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

Electric--10
TR04Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TR08Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TR09Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TR12Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR31Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TR58Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TR77Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TR80Electro Ball

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

Electric-10010
TR83Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
TR86Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Electric9010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Rising Voltage

The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.

Electric7010020
Scale Shot

The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user’s Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

Dragon259020

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510
Dragon Tail

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Dragon609010
Glare

The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

Normal-10030

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Charge Beam

The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric509010
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal509530
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric--10
Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric60-20
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Dry Skin

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.

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.

Sand Veil

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Solar Power(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in harsh sunlight, but HP decreases every turn.

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

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