Helioptile

Official artwork of HelioptileElectric Normal Shiny Pokémon icon

Helioptile is a Electric and Normal-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1054 in Pokémon GO. Helioptile's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. It is weather boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Kalos region. Shiny Helioptile is available in Pokémon GO.

Helioptile is weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Flying, Steel, and Ghost-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1054 CP
Attack115 ATK
Defense78 DEF
Stamina127 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
  • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedHelioptile can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#694
Height0.5 m
Weight6 kg
RegionKalos Generation 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy

Helioptile type chart

Takes increased damage
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
GhostGhost39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Helioptile's best moves and movesets

Moves

Helioptile's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt, with 8.58 DPS (damage per second) and 78.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

Best Helioptile moves
DPS8.58
TDO78.63
Score9.4
Weather Boost
  • rain
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Helioptile with its best moveset, we recommend to use Quick Attack/Thunderbolt. You will lose around 0.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Helioptile's strongest moveset (Thunder Shock/Thunderbolt).

Helioptile moves comparison

The following chart shows Helioptile's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Helioptile's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunderbolt 8.5878.69.4
      2.NormalQuick Attack ElectricThunderbolt 8.5778.59.4
      3.NormalQuick Attack ElectricParabolic Charge 7.1265.37.8
      4.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricParabolic Charge 7.0964.97.7
      5.NormalQuick Attack GroundBulldoze 6.4659.27.1
      6.ElectricThunder Shock GroundBulldoze 6.4158.87.0

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder ShockDamage5Energy8Duration0.6s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • NormalQuick AttackDamage8Energy10Duration0.8s
        Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Quick Attack has no special effects.
        See Quick Attack details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • ElectricParabolic ChargeDamage65Energy50Duration2.8s
        Toggle more information for move: Parabolic Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.8s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy55

        Effects
        Parabolic Charge has no special effects.
        See Parabolic Charge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • GroundBulldozeDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy60

        Effects
        Bulldoze has no special effects.
        See Bulldoze details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Helioptile has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Helioptile Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Helioptile's has 1054 max CP (at Level 50). A Helioptile obtained from Raids can be encountered from 489 CP to 533 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 612 CP to 666 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Helioptile can be found in the 367 CP to 399 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1054 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch367 CP - 399 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs489 CP - 533 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids489 CP - 533 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      612 CP - 666 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Helioptile Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Helioptile Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      113 CP241 CP369 CP
      497 CP5125 CP6154 CP
      7182 CP8210 CP9238 CP
      10266 CP11293 CP12319 CP
      13346 CP14373 CP15399 CP
      16426 CP17453 CP18479 CP
      19506 CP20533 CP21559 CP
      22586 CP23613 CP24639 CP
      25666 CP26693 CP27719 CP
      28746 CP29773 CP30799 CP
      31813 CP32826 CP33839 CP
      34853 CP35866 CP36879 CP
      37893 CP38906 CP39919 CP
      40933 CP41944 CP42956 CP
      43968 CP44980 CP45993 CP
      461005 CP471017 CP481029 CP
      491042 CP501054 CP

      Helioptile evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of HelioptileHelioptile
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      • Special Item: Sun Stone
      Thumbnail image of HelioliskHeliolisk
      • Helioptile evolves into Heliolisk which costs 50 Candy. You need to use a Sun Stone to evolve.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Helioptile

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Helioptile's Electric and Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Helioptile.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega KangaskhanMega Pokémon iconMega Kangaskhan
      Normal
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
      ElectricDragon
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega Manectric
      Electric
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
      NormalFighting
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Helioptile Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Helioptile in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Helioptile, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Helioptile family

                Family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Helioptile in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Thumbnail image of HelioptileHelioptile
                Thumbnail image of HelioliskHeliolisk

                List of Helioptile costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Helioptile costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Helioptile high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Helioptile. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                HelioptileHelioptile

                Helioptile Pokédex entries

                Kalos
                VersionsPokédex entry
                X, Omega RubyThey make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
                Y, Alpha SapphireThe frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
                SwordWhen spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.
                ShieldThe sun powers this Pokémon’s electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.