Helioptile

Helioptile is an Electric- and Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Helioptile has a maximum CP of 1,054. It is weak to Fighting and Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Helioptile is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt.

Helioptile Stats and Max CP

115 ATK

78 DEF

127 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1054 CP

Lvl 40

933 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

666 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

533 CP

Lvl 15 Research

399 CP

Helioptile's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Helioptile Type Chart

Helioptile takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Ground160.0%

Helioptile takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Helioptile best moveset

Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt

Thunder Shock

Thunderbolt

The best moveset for Helioptile in raids is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt (5.71 DPS, 39.6 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt	4.20	5.71	39.6
2.	Quick Attack	Thunderbolt	4.13	5.61	38.9
3.	Thunder Shock	Parabolic Charge	3.76	5.11	35.4
4.	Quick Attack	Parabolic Charge	3.75	5.10	35.4
5.	Quick Attack	Bulldoze	3.54	4.82	33.4
6.	Thunder Shock	Bulldoze	3.51	4.78	33.1

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Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Quick Attack10131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 13
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

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

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	10
Energy	13
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.8s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Parabolic Charge70503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Parabolic Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Parabolic Charge details page ↗
Thunderbolt80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Thunderbolt has no special effects.
See Thunderbolt details page ↗
Bulldoze80503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bulldoze details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.6s

Damage	70
Energy	50

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.1s

Damage	80
Energy	55

More information

The following chart shows Helioptile's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart

At level 50, Helioptile can reach 1,054 CP. The raid CP range is 489 to 533 without a weather boost or 612 to 666 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 367 to 399 CP.

Max CP	1054 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	367 CP - 399 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	489 CP - 533 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	489 CP - 533 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	612 CP - 666 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

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. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	41 CP	3	69 CP
4	97 CP	5	125 CP	6	154 CP
7	182 CP	8	210 CP	9	238 CP
10	266 CP	11	293 CP	12	319 CP
13	346 CP	14	373 CP	15	399 CP
16	426 CP	17	453 CP	18	479 CP
19	506 CP	20	533 CP	21	559 CP
22	586 CP	23	613 CP	24	639 CP
25	666 CP	26	693 CP	27	719 CP
28	746 CP	29	773 CP	30	799 CP
31	813 CP	32	826 CP	33	839 CP
34	853 CP	35	866 CP	36	879 CP
37	893 CP	38	906 CP	39	919 CP
40	933 CP	41	944 CP	42	956 CP
43	968 CP	44	980 CP	45	993 CP
46	1005 CP	47	1017 CP	48	1029 CP
49	1042 CP	50	1054 CP

More 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Helioptile

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

Electric

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#694
Height	0.5 m
Weight	6 kg
Region	Generation 6
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Helioptile	50 Candy Special Item: Sun Stone	Heliolisk

Helioptile evolves into Heliolisk which costs 50 Candy. You need to use a Sun Stone to evolve.

Helioptile family

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

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.75 m	0.88 m

Size bounds

Helioptile's height ranges from 0.245 m to 0.875 m, with the average being 0.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.245 m0′10″	0.25 m0′10″
XS	0.25 m0′10″	0.375 m1′03″
M	0.375 m1′03″	0.625 m2′01″
XL	0.625 m2′01″	0.75 m2′06″
XXL	0.75 m2′06″	0.875 m2′10″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Helioptile Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Helioptile from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Helioptile in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Helioptile

Helioptile high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Helioptile Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
X, Omega Ruby	They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Helioptile in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Helioptile in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.71 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 39.6.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Helioptile’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric and Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, Steel, and Ghost-type moves.

What is Helioptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Helioptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 933 CP and 1,054 CP at Level 50.

Can Helioptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Helioptile can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Helioptile Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Helioptile cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Helioptile?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Helioptile: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Thunder Shock

Thunderbolt

4.20

5.71

39.6

Quick Attack

Thunderbolt

4.13

5.61

38.9

Thunder Shock

Parabolic Charge

3.76

5.11

35.4

Quick Attack

Parabolic Charge

3.75

5.10

35.4

Quick Attack

Bulldoze

3.54

4.82

33.4

Thunder Shock

Bulldoze

3.51

4.78

33.1

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	10
Energy	13
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s - 0.8s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s - 2.6s

Damage	70
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.1s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s - 3.1s

Damage	80
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1054 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

367 CP - 399 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

489 CP - 533 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

489 CP - 533 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

612 CP - 666 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

13 CP

41 CP

69 CP

97 CP

125 CP

154 CP

182 CP

210 CP

238 CP

266 CP

293 CP

319 CP

346 CP

373 CP

399 CP

426 CP

453 CP

479 CP

506 CP

533 CP

559 CP

586 CP

613 CP

639 CP

666 CP

693 CP

719 CP

746 CP

773 CP

799 CP

813 CP

826 CP

839 CP

853 CP

866 CP

879 CP

893 CP

906 CP

919 CP

933 CP

944 CP

956 CP

968 CP

980 CP

993 CP

1005 CP

1017 CP

1029 CP

1042 CP

1054 CP

Pokédex Number

#694

Height

0.5 m

Weight

6 kg

Region

Generation 6

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

50000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Helioptile

50 Candy
Special Item: Sun Stone

Heliolisk

XXS

XXL

0.25 m

0.5 m

0.75 m

0.88 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.245 m0′10″

0.25 m0′10″

0.375 m1′03″

0.625 m2′01″

0.75 m2′06″

XXL

0.75 m2′06″

0.875 m2′10″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

X, Omega Ruby

They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.

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.

Helioptile Stats and Max CP

Helioptile's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Helioptile Type Chart

Helioptile takes increased damage from:

Helioptile takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Electric

Normal

Evolution Chart

Helioptile family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Helioptile

Helioptile high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Helioptile in Pokémon GO?

What are Helioptile’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Helioptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Helioptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Helioptile Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Helioptile?

Overview and stats

Helioptile Stats and Max CP

Helioptile's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Helioptile Type Chart

Helioptile takes increased damage from:

Helioptile takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Electric

Normal

Evolution Chart

Helioptile family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Helioptile

Helioptile high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Helioptile in Pokémon GO?

What are Helioptile’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Helioptile’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Helioptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Helioptile Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Helioptile?