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Vikavolt in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #18 • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Vikavolt in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

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

Shield

If it carries a Charjabug to use as a spare battery, a flying Vikavolt can rapidly fire high-powered beams of electricity.

Pokémon details

Types

BugElectric

Category

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

45 kg (99.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0738

Pokédex

Galar #18

Vikavolt in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

77

264

358

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

145

265

427

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

43

81

203

Total

500

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 Vikavolt, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #18
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
250

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

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure65-

Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Giant's Cap

Max Raid Battles — pool 24 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 24, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Motostoke Riverbank

Max Raid Battles — pool 24 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6015%

Permanent pool 24, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-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 Battle45-5040%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-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 Battle55-6025%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

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

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters46-

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Special Overworld Encounters60-

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure65-

Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Giant's Cap

Max Raid Battles — pool 24 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6010%

Permanent pool 24, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Motostoke Riverbank

Max Raid Battles — pool 24 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6010%

Permanent pool 24, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle55-6020%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-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 Battle45-5040%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-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 Battle55-6025%

Permanent pool 72, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-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
Evo.Thunderbolt

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

Electric9010015
StartVise Grip

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

Normal5510030
StartString Shot

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540
StartThunderbolt

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

Electric9010015
StartDig

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

Ground8010010
StartMud-Slap

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

Ground2010010
StartCrunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
StartCharge

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
StartIron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
StartX-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
StartDischarge

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

Electric8010015
StartBug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
15Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
23Spark

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric6510020
29Sticky Web

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

Bug--20
36Bug Buzz

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
43Guillotine

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Normal-305
50Fly

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Flying909515
57Agility

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

Psychic--30
64Zap Cannon

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Electric120505

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM06Fly

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Flying909515
TM08Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM11Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
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
TM16Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
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
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
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
TM53Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM76Round

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

Normal6010015
TM78Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM80Volt Switch

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

Electric7010020
TM82Electroweb

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

Electric559515
TM93Eerie Impulse

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Electric-10015
TM95Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying759515
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
TR32Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
TR46Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
TR57Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TR60X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TR61Bug Buzz

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
TR65Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Grass9010010
TR70Flash Cannon

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel8010010
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
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
Dual Wingbeat

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Flying409010
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
Skitter Smack

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Bug709010

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
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
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense 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--30
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal--30
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Learn as Grubbin, then retain through evolution.

Normal--30
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

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--30
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
Roost

The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

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.

Flying--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.

Levitate

Ability Slot 1

By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

Evades Ground moves.

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